Zoe Saldaña's Fiery BAFTAs Speech Sparks Buzz
Zoe Saldaña set the BAFTAs 2025 stage ablaze—quite literally—during her acceptance speech for Best Supporting Actress. The 46-year-old star, known for her roles in Avatar and Guardians of the Galaxy , took home the award for her performance in Emilia Pérez . But while her talent was the focus of the night, it was her passionate, expletive-filled speech that stole the headlines.
As she stepped onto the stage at London’s Royal Festival Hall to receive the award from Colman Domingo and Adam Pearson, emotions were already running high. “I was told not to cry by my children, so I’ll try,” she began, holding back tears. The honor clearly meant the world to her, especially since she once doubted she’d ever land a British-accented role. “Even though I have a lot of British friends, I find myself repeating all their phrases, and I know that I’m a pain in the ass,” she joked.
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Saldaña went on to call Emilia Pérez a “creative challenge of a lifetime,” thanking her cast, crew, and director. But it was when she dedicated her award to her nephew, Eli, that the room fell silent. “He is the reason—they are the reason—I signed up to do this film in the first place. As the proud aunt of a trans life, I will always stand with my community of trans people,” she declared. It was a powerful and heartfelt moment, underscoring her advocacy for inclusivity.
But then, as she realized she was running out of time, things took a chaotic turn. Seeing the countdown ticking away, Saldaña panicked. “Oh my God, I’m getting a countdown. F k, f k, f**k!” she blurted out. The crowd erupted into laughter, but before she could finish, producers swiftly pulled the camera away, cutting her off mid-sentence.
Despite the speech mishap, Saldaña has been on an award-season hot streak. Just last month, she took home her first Golden Globe for the same role, where she also gave a deeply emotional speech about the impact of the film.
For the BAFTAs, she stunned in a Saint Laurent strapless black gown with delicate mesh detailing, accessorized with sparkling diamonds. But it wasn’t just her fashion that turned heads—it was her fearless energy, her unwavering support for her nephew, and her raw, unfiltered excitement.
Later in the evening, Saldaña found herself in another viral moment when she rushed the stage after Emilia Pérez won Best Original Song. In her eagerness to celebrate, she grabbed the trophy from Jeff Goldblum and Michelle Yeoh, only for Goldblum to awkwardly snatch it back before handing it to the actual winners. It was a lighthearted moment in an otherwise emotional night.
With an Oscar nomination now under her belt, all eyes are on Zoe Saldaña. And if her BAFTAs night was any indication, whatever happens next is bound to be unforgettable.
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