Zoe Saldaña secured her first Golden Globe victory on January 5, 2025. The emotional win came for her supporting role in ‘Emilia Pérez’.
Historic Win and Emotional Acceptance Speech
“Oh my God,” exclaimed a tearful Saldaña as she took the stage at The Beverly Hilton. The 46-year-old actress received the award from Dwayne Johnson and Auliʻi Cravalho.
“I’m filled with adrenaline, but my heart is full of gratitude,” she shared during her acceptance speech. Her heartfelt thanks extended to her family, declaring “you guys are everything.”
The victory marks a significant milestone for Saldaña, known for blockbuster franchises like Avatar and Guardians of the Galaxy.
‘Emilia Pérez’ Leads Awards Season with Ten Nominations
‘Emilia Pérez’ dominated the Golden Globes with ten nominations, leading all films this year. Saldaña plays a lawyer helping a Mexican drug lord through gender-affirming surgery.
The Spanish-language French musical features Selena Gomez as Jessi, earning her a nomination alongside Saldaña. Director Jacques Audiard revealed the film “changed life” for Gomez.
Saldaña previously shared details about the “wonderful” bond formed with her costars. “There’s so much love, respect. We’re rooting for each other,” she told PEOPLE.
Strong Competition in Supporting Actress Category
The award victory came against notable performers including Ariana Grande for ‘Wicked’ and Isabella Rossellini for ‘Conclave’. Margaret Qualley and Felicity Jones rounded out the nominations.
Grande earned praise for her role as Glinda in ‘Wicked’. Meanwhile, Rossellini delivered a powerful silent performance in ‘Conclave’.
Jones portrayed a Holocaust survivor in ‘The Brutalist’, while Qualley took on a challenging role in ‘The Substance’.
