At the 97th Academy Awards, Zoe Saldana became visibly emotional while accepting her award for Best Supporting Actress, which she received for her role in the film Emilia Perez. She graced the stage during the ceremony to claim her well-deserved recognition.
Though Saldana appeared visibly tearful, she proceeded to express gratitude towards numerous individuals surrounding her, including family members and the crew associated with the event. Notably, the Guardians of the Galaxy vol. 3 actress failed to acknowledge her co-star, Karla Sofia Gascon, by name in her heartfelt thanks.
If you’re unaware, Zoe Saldana failed to thank Gascon last month during her Critics Choice Award acceptance speech.
In her heartfelt speech upon receiving her award, the actress from Special Ops: Lioness began by expressing gratitude to her mother Asalia. She went on to say that she was deeply moved by this recognition, and extended thanks to the academy for acknowledging the quiet bravery and strength in a woman like Rita. Speaking about powerful women, she also thanked her fellow nominees for the love and camaraderie they had shown her. She vowed to pass on this kindness, and concluded by expressing her deep appreciation.
Later, Saldana expressed gratitude towards the movie’s director, praising his inquisitive nature and passion for the characters’ stories within the film. She further referred to him as a cherished figure in her personal life.
Additionally, the actress acknowledged that she would be dividing her award with her fellow actors, crew members, and even extended gratitude towards Ted Sarandos, the chief content officer at Netflix, as well as other company executives.
In conclusion, the actress mentioned her grandmother during her speech, sharing that she would have been thrilled to witness Zoe Saldana receiving an award for a performance in which she sang and spoke Spanish.
For those unfamiliar, the actress from Avatar: The Way of Water found herself in competition with Monica Barbaro, Ariana Grande, Felicity Jones, and Isabella Rossellini.
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2025-03-03 07:22