Zoe Saldaña Celebrates First BAFTA Win for Role in ‘Emilia Pérez

The actress wins her first-ever BAFTA for her role in the crime musical ‘Emilia Pérez’ and is also nominated for an Oscar.

by Editor February 18, 2025, 8:10 am 180 Views

Zoe Saldaña has won her first-ever BAFTA, taking home the award for Best Supporting Actress for her role in the crime musical Emilia Pérez. During her acceptance speech, Saldaña charmed the audience by sharing a sweet moment, saying, “I was told not to cry by my children, so I’m going to try.” She went on to express her gratitude to BAFTA, saying, “This is so validating and a true honour,” reflecting on the challenges she faced with accents earlier in her career.

Emilia Pérez was one of the most-nominated films of the night, including Best Film and acting nominations for Karla Sofía Gascón and Selena Gomez. With an Oscar nomination also under her belt, Saldaña’s standout performance in the Spanish-language musical has cemented her status as a top-tier talent in Hollywood.

Watch her acceptance speech below.