Zoë Saldaña has defended her film Emilia Pérez after it sparked criticism in Mexico. The actress won the 2025 Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress and was questioned about her feelings on how the movie affected Mexican people. In response, Saldaña apologized for any offense caused and explained that the film’s focus was not on a specific country, but rather on four universal women struggling with systemic oppression.
According to Saldaña, the movie could have been set in any location, as its core message of female empowerment and authenticity is universal. She emphasized that she stands by her intention to create a story about women from different backgrounds finding their voices. The criticism appears to be linked to actress Karla Sofía Gascón’s involvement in the film, but Saldaña did not mention her publicist during an interview with Deadline.
Source: https://www.vulture.com/article/zoe-saldana-emilia-perez-mexicans-apology.html