Zoe Saldaña apologises to 'Mexicans who felt offended' by Emilia Pérez

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3 March 2025 at 8:15 am

The Avatar star won Best Supporting Actress at the Oscars on Sunday for her performance in the controversial crime musical, which has been heavily criticised by the Mexican and transgender community. Backstage after her win, Saldaña was asked to respond to the criticism by a Mexican journalist, who declared that Emilia Pérez has been "really hurtful for us Mexicans". "First of all, I'm very, very sorry that you and so many Mexicans felt offended. That was never our intention. We came from a place of love and I stand by that. I don't share your opinion…”

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