Saldaña apologises to Mexicans offended by Emilia Perez

We analyze what the victories of ‘I’m Still Here’ and Zoe Saldaña mean, as well as the expressions of Adrian Brody and other Oscar winners

Zoe Saldaña, winner of Oscar 2025 for Best Cast Actress for her role in Emilia Pérez, faces a strong controversy after offering apologies to Mexico for the way the film portrays the country.The production was pointed out for frivolizing the violence and disappearances linked to organized crime.During a press conference, a journalist questioned Saldaña about the criticisms of the film, which is set in Mexico but, according to some, distorts reali…

Zoe Saldaña’s ‘Emilia Pérez’ Defense at the Oscars Raises Key Questions About Mexican Cinema: Hear from Those Fighting to Save It

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Zoe Saldaña is Being Dragged Over This Response to Criticism Of Her Oscar Winning Role

Zoe Saldaña is officially an Oscar winner! But with success comes much criticism, and the actress seems to be swimming in it lately. After winning Best Supporting Actress for “Emilia Pérez,” the internet had a lot to say over what many are calling a tone deaf response to ongoing criticism.Read more...

Reporter calls out star moments after Oscar win: ‘Hurtful’

Moments after stepping off stage with her Oscar in hand yesterday, Zoë Saldaña was fending off critics of the film that won her the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress.

Zoe Saldaña responds to criticism that 'Emilia Pérez' is 'hurtful' to Mexicans after Oscar win

Kevin Winter/Getty Images Zoe Saldaña responded to a reporter who had critiques of Emilia Pérez in the press room following her best supporting actress win at the 2025 Oscars Sunday. The Mexican reporter set up their question by saying a lot has been said about trans people and empowering women, “but less has been said about Mexico, which is the heart of it.” The reporter asked Saldaña for her thoughts on that, a topic they said was “really hurt…