Movie fans everywhere are celebrating Zoe Saldaña's big win at the 97th Academy Awards ! She took home the Oscar for Best Supporting Actress for her role in Emilia Pérez and her acceptance speech was truly one of the night's most memorable moments. Get ready to feel the feels because it was emotional heartfelt and even included a shout-out to her husband's hair!
"Proud Child of Immigrants": Zoe Saldaña's Emotional Oscar Acceptance Speech and Historic Win
Zoe Saldaña 's win for Emilia Pérez is a major milestone. This is her first ever Oscar nomination and win. She also made history becoming the first Dominican American woman to win an Academy Award. Talk about a powerful moment!
In her speech Zoe made sure to acknowledge her background saying "I am a proud child of immigrant parents with dreams and dignity and hardworking hands." She connected her own story to her role in Emilia Pérez where she got to sing and speak in Spanish which she knew would have delighted her grandmother. It was a really moving and personal speech.
Before the Oscars Zoe had already swept the supporting actress awards at all the big precursor shows including the Golden Globes the BAFTAs and the Screen Actors Guild Awards. She also won Best Actress at Cannes Film Festival jointly with her Emilia Pérez co-stars. It's safe to say awards season has been very good to Zoe!
Husband's Hair Gets a Shout-Out! Zoe's Sweet Words for Marco Perego-Saldaña During Oscars Speech
For many fans one of the most talked-about parts of Zoe's speech was when she thanked her husband Marco Perego Saldaña. She said "To my husband with that beautiful hair: The biggest honor of my life is being your partner." How sweet is that?
She continued her heartfelt message adding "You hung the moon in our beautiful perfect sons Cy Bowie and Zen—they fill our skies every night with stars." It was a beautiful tribute to her family and a reminder that even amidst the glitz and glamour of the Oscars family is what truly matters.
Marco Perego Saldaña was there to support Zoe at the Oscars as her date and they looked every bit the power couple on the red carpet. This public declaration of love and appreciation during such a monumental moment was definitely a highlight of the night.
Backlash and Controversy: Navigating the Road to Oscar Gold for "Emilia Pérez"
Emilia Pérez hasn't been without its share of controversy. The film faced some criticism for its portrayal of Mexican culture and the trans experience. GLAAD an LGBTQ advocacy group stated that the film's trans representation was "not good."
The movie's Oscar campaign also had some bumps when offensive tweets from star Karla Sofía Gascón resurfaced. Zoe addressed the situation saying she was saddened by what happened and that she has "no tolerance for any negative rhetoric towards people of any group."
Despite these challenges it seems like Oscars voters were not swayed and recognized Zoe's performance in the film. It shows that even with controversy great performances can still shine through.
From Red Carpet Glamour to School Runs: Zoe Saldaña's Post-Oscar Plans are All About Family
After such a busy awards season what is Zoe Saldaña planning to do next? Turns out she is most excited about getting back to her everyday mom life. Before the Oscars ceremony she shared that she "would like to take my kids to school and pick them up."
She explained that she wants to be there for her sons Cy Bowie and Zen to finish out the school year. She acknowledged how resilient her kids have been during her busy campaign and how much she has missed them. "I miss my children like I miss air like I miss water" she said. It sounds like family time is definitely top priority for Zoe now.
When asked what her kids think of her glamorous award show looks Zoe joked that they like it as long as her "belly isn't out" according to her son Bowie. It's clear despite her Hollywood success Zoe Saldaña is a down-to-earth mom who is ready to trade red carpets for school runs.
Zoe Saldaña: From Blockbuster Star to Oscar Winner and Devoted Mom
Zoe Saldaña is known for her big roles in blockbuster franchises like Avatar and Guardians of the Galaxy. But her Oscar win for Emilia Pérez shows her range and talent as an actress. And beyond her successful career it's clear that family is incredibly important to her. Her heartfelt speech her shout-out to Marco and her desire to be with her kids show a glimpse into the real Zoe Saldaña - a talented actress a history-making winner and a devoted mom and wife.