Zoe Saldaña Apologizes at Oscars After ‘Many Mexicans Felt Offended’ by ‘Emilia Pérez’: ‘That Was Never Our Intention’
variety.comKatcy Stephan After taking home the Oscar for best supporting actress, “Emilia Pérez” star Zoe Saldaña responded to criticism of the film’s portrayal of Mexico, after a journalist shared that it has been “really hurtful for us Mexicans.” “First of all, I’m very, very sorry that many Mexicans felt offended.
That was never our intention. We spoke from a place of love,” she told press in the interview room. “I don’t share your opinion.
For me, the heart of this movie was not Mexico. We were making a film about friendship. We were making a film about four women.” She continued, “These women could have been Russian, could have been Dominican, could have been Black from Detroit, could have been from Israel, could have been from Gaza.
And these women are still very universal women that are struggling every day, but trying to survive systemic oppression and trying to find the most authentic voices.
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