‘She Is a Freaking…’: Avatar Director James Cameron Reacts to Zoe Saldaña’s Historic Oscar Win For Anora
In her acceptance speech, Saldaña humbly declared her pride in her heritage, identifying herself as the “proud daughter of immigrant parents.” She gratefully acknowledged winning an award for a role where she could sing and speak in Spanish, dedicating the honor to her grandmother. “I know I won’t be the only one,” she continued, emphasizing the importance of her achievement for future generations of Latin American artists.