Zoe Saldana sweeps award season as she wins Best Supporting Actress at 2025 Oscars for 'Emilia Perez'

Zoe Saldana, at 46, won her first Oscar for Best Supporting Actress for her role in 'Emilia Pérez' at the 2025 Academy Awards. In her emotional acceptance speech, she dedicated her award to her family and cast, expressing pride in being the first American of Dominican descent to receive the accolade. Saldana's win capped an awards season sweep, having also won the Golden Globe and BAFTA for portraying lawyer Rita Mora Castro. She reminisced about her humble beginnings, starting her career in 'Law & Order' and 'Center Stage.'

I am floored by this honor. To my cast and my crew of 'Emilia Pérez,' I'm sharing this award with you.

I know I won't be the last [Dominican origin] to accept an Academy award.

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