Zoe Saldaña Apologizes to Oscars Reporter Who SaysEmilia PérezIs 'Really Hurtful to Us Mexicans': Watch

“A lot of things [have] been said about the movie, about trans people, about empowering women, but less has been said about Mexico, which is the heart of it,” the reporter told Saldaña, 46. “What would you say about the heart of this movie, but also the topic [that] is really hurtful for us Mexicans?” Never miss a story — sign up forPEOPLE’s free daily newsletterto stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer​​, from celebrity news to compelling human-interest stories.

Zoe Saldaña Gives Loving Shoutout to Husband Marco Perego as She Wins BAFTA Award: 'You Are So Beautiful!'

Zoe Saldaña accepts the Supporting Actress Award for Emilia Pérez on stage during the EE BAFTA Film Awards 2025 at The Royal Festival Hall on Feb. 16, 2025 in London.Photo:Stuart Wilson/BAFTA/Getty Stuart Wilson/BAFTA/Getty Zoe Saldañais this year’s supporting actressBritish Academy Film Awardwinner for her work inEmilia Pérez. “I want to thank my mom for being such a selfless person,” the actress continued. “Thanks to you I’m able to do anything I want.

Zoe Saldaña Has an Emotional FaceTime with Her Sons After Winning Her First Oscar at the 2025 Academy Awards

Zoe Saldaña wins the Oscar for Best Actress in a Supporting Role for ‘Emilia Pérez’.Photo:Jason Armond / Los Angeles Times via Getty Jason Armond / Los Angeles Times via Getty Zoe Saldañashared an adorable moment with her family backstage at the 2025 Oscars. “Mom won! Mom won!” she enthusiastically said to her boys, as she held the award up in front of the camera. Never miss a story — sign up forPEOPLE’s free daily newsletterto stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer​​, from celebrity news to compelling human interest stories.

Zoe Saldaña Reinvents Her Wardrobe in Dark Red Ruffled Gown and Sheer Opera Gloves for Oscars 2025

Zoe Saldañais celebrating her Academy Award nomination in style at the2025 Oscars. Stopping on the red carpet to chat with E!, Saldaña praised the fashion duo for always putting creativity first. “I just have to show up bright and early and just in great spirits,” she said. Zoe Saldaña at the 2025 Oscars.David Fisher/Shutterstock David Fisher/Shutterstock For glam, Saldaña worked with makeup artist Vera Steimberg. In an exclusive statement shared with PEOPLE, the beauty pro says she wanted to create a look that embraced “Zoe’s natural beauty and enhance her eyes and skin.

Zoe Saldaña Reveals She TookEmilia PérezRole for Trans Nephew as She Dedicates Awards to Him

Zoe Saldaña in the BAFTA Awards winners' press room in London on Feb. 16, 2025.Photo:Samir Hussein/WireImage Samir Hussein/WireImage Zoe Saldañatook her award-winning role inEmilia Pérezfor a very personal reason. Afterclinching the supporting actresstrophy at the 78thBritish Academy Film and Television Arts Awards(BAFTA) on Sunday, Feb. 16, the actress revealed during a press conference in the winners room that she took the role of Rita Mora Castro in honor of her nephew Eli, who is transgender.