Zoe Saldana’s Emotional and Censored BAFTA Speech: What She Really Said
At the 2025 BAFTAs, Zoe Saldana took home the Best Supporting Actress award for her role in Emilia Pérez , a Spanish-language musical film. As she stood on stage, clearly overcome with emotion, her speech became a touching moment for everyone watching. However, moments after she started speaking, a countdown timer appeared on screen, signaling that time was running out. Saldana, in a brief panic, uttered a few expletives before the broadcast was cut short. This prompted a wave of attention not only for her win but also for the edited broadcast of her heartfelt words.
Saldana began her acceptance speech with a lighthearted confession, saying, “I was told not to cry by my children, so I’m going to try.” Her voice quivered as she expressed her gratitude for the recognition, calling it “so validating” and “a true honor.” She reflected on her past experiences with British accents, recalling how dialect coaches often told her that she wouldn’t succeed in this area. “Even though I have a lot of British friends, I find myself repeating their phrases… and I know that I’m a pain in the arse,” she shared with a laugh.
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The actress went on to thank BAFTA for presenting her with such an incredible opportunity, saying, “This was a creative challenge of a lifetime. How do you begin to even approach a film that not just defies categorization? You start by taking the leap with Jacques Audiard.” She also acknowledged the cast and crew of Emilia Pérez , including Karla Sofía Gascón, the film’s controversial lead. As the timer continued ticking down, Saldana thanked her family for their unwavering support.
While these were the sentiments broadcast to the public, it was what happened afterward that really caught attention. As the timer ticked down and the lights started to flash, Saldana was cut off. In a moment of panic, she exclaimed, “F k, f k, f**k!” before the broadcast abruptly ended. This reaction was edited out of the final broadcast, as the BBC, which aired the event, explained that edits were made due to time constraints.
During the press conference following her win, Saldana revealed that she had dedicated her award to her trans nephew Eli. "He is the reason, they are the reason, I signed up to do this film in the first place,” she said emotionally. She went on to express her solidarity with the trans community, declaring, “As a proud aunt of a trans life, I will always stand with my trans community.”
In this emotional and unfiltered moment, Zoe Saldana not only made a powerful statement about her role in Emilia Pérez but also used her platform to speak out for the voices that need to be heard. The 46-year-old star proved that, while she may be known for her roles in films like Avatar , her dedication to her family and her values shines even brighter.
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