Somewhere in Hollywood, an Oscar statue just developed an even bigger ego because it now belongs to Zoe Saldana.
Yes, the galaxy’s favorite space warrior, Zoe Saldana, just blasted her way to Academy Award glory! The 46-year-old actress secured the Best Supporting Actress trophy for her role in Emilia Perez at the 2025 Oscars on Sunday (March 2) at the Dolby Theatre, proving once and for all that she’s not just good at saving planets—she’s also incredible at acting on them.
During her acceptance speech (which, let’s be honest, had a 99% chance of making people cry), Zoe proudly declared, “I am the first American of Dominican origin to accept an Academy Award, and I know I will not be the last!” She also gave a heartfelt shoutout to her grandmother, adding, “I hope the fact that I’m getting an award for a role where I got to sing and speak in Spanish… my grandmother, if she were here… she would be so delighted.” Somewhere, abuelitas everywhere nodded in approval while dramatically dabbing their eyes with embroidered handkerchiefs.
With this win, Zoe has officially completed her Infinity Gauntlet of Hollywood domination—Avatar, Guardians of the Galaxy, Star Trek, and now Oscar Winner. At this rate, she’s one Fast & Furious cameo away from cinematic omnipresence.
Want to witness history? Watch Zoe’s full speech below and prepare to be inspired, emotional, and slightly jealous of her talent. 🎥✨
