Zoe Saldaña defended Emilia Pérez ‘s depiction of Mexico, while also apologizing for those who felt hurt.

Zoe Saldaña responded to criticism about "Emilia Pérez" in the press room after her best supporting actress win at the 2025 Oscars.

Zoe Saldaña has apologized to the people of Mexico for any offense caused by Emilia Pérez. Speaking backstage at the Oscars following her Best Supporting Actress win Sunday night, Saldaña responded to a Mexican journalist who said the film had been “very very hurtful to Mexican people,” especially since Mexico was “at the heart” of the film.

Zoë Saldaña is not done answering for Emilia Pérez’s many controversies, this time apologizing for the film’s Mexico representation mere moments after winning Best Supporting Actress at the Oscars for the film.

Oscars, Zoe Saldaña addressed Emilia Pérez backlash while speaking to press at Hollywood’s Dolby Theatre, issuing an apology to anyone offended by the film’s portrayal of Mexico.

Zoe Saldaña weighed in on the "Emilia Perez" controversy on Hollywood's biggest night. Shortly after accepting the best supporting actress Oscar for her work in the film, Saldaña was whisked away to the Oscars press room to field a few questions.