Saturday night in Los Angeles was anything but average—it was full-on fiesta fabulous as Karla Sofía Gascón, Zoe Saldaña, and Selena Gomez graced the pink carpet (yes, pink—red is so last season) for Netflix and Elle magazine’s second annual Latinas in Hollywood Celebration. This was not just a “hey, nice to see you” soirée; it was a full-blown toast to these icons and their latest film, Emilia Pérez, now streaming on Netflix (because we all needed one more excuse to avoid doing laundry).
Star-Studded Shenanigans
The Tudum Theater became a glitzy playground for Hollywood’s Latina royalty and their squad. Picture this: Selena Gomez looking like she woke up flawless (she probably did), Zoe Saldaña serving galaxy-level chicness (she is a Guardian of the Galaxy, after all), and Karla Sofía Gascón proving she’s the moment. These ladies were toasted—and probably toasted to—for their groundbreaking roles in Emilia Pérez.
Not to be outdone, a gaggle of stars also made an appearance, including Christina Milian (always bringing 2000s nostalgia), Victoria Justice with sister Madison Reed (sibling goals), Karla Souza, Stephanie Beatriz (Brooklyn Nine-Nine’s Rosa would approve), and enough talent to light up LA for a week. Throw in Nina Garcia, Elle’s editor-in-chief, and you’ve got a party that could cure FOMO for a year.
Champagne Toasts and Power Quotes
Nina Garcia took the mic to drop some inspiring words:
“As a proud Latina, I feel it’s my duty to make sure this industry gives our community the spotlight it deserves. Netflix gets it, we get it, and tonight, we raise a glass (or two) to Zoe, Selena, and Karla Sofía for proving that Latinas are here to slay and stay.” Okay, maybe she didn’t say those exact words, but the sentiment was there!
She went on to gush about Emilia Pérez, calling it “game-changing” and “completely original,” which is code for “get ready to binge it in one sitting.”
About Emilia Pérez
Haven’t watched it yet? Here’s your sign: clear your schedule. It’s a film that blends powerhouse performances, a sprinkle of Latina magic, and just the right amount of drama to keep you on the edge of your couch (or bed, no judgment).
A night of glamour, empowerment, and pink carpet realness. If this event taught us anything, it’s that Latinas aren’t just shining in Hollywood—they’re running the show, and the afterparty.
(PS: Emilia Pérez is streaming now, so go watch. Seriously, why are you still here?)
