Emilia Pérez, the most nominated film for a non-English language in Oscar history and the most nominated film of the night, had thirteen Oscar nominations.
Two wins from the BAFTAs for Best Film Not in the English Language and Best Supporting Actress, Zoe Saldaña.
Three grabs from the Critics Choice, a noticeable pattern with Best Supporting Actress, Best Foreign Language Film, and Best Song.
Zoe Saldaña continued her sweep into the Golden Globes and the Screen Actors Guild Awards.
Thirteen Oscars nominations for a film described as:
“You’ve probably never seen a movie like Emilia Perez before – and whilst there is enough meat in the performances to make you somewhat glad you did, you might not want to again.” Said NME Reporter Sophie Butcher.
“Emilia Pérez implicitly promises a movie unlike anything you’ve ever seen, and technically, it delivers…” Said Paste Reporter Jesse Hassenger.
As expected, first-time nominee Zoe Saldaña beat out Isabella Rossellini for Conclave, Ariana Grande for Wicked, and Felicity Jones for The Brutalist.
As of last year, Saldaña has become the second highest-grossing female lead actor after Scarlett Johansson for her appearances in films such as Avatar and Avengers.
In her speech she said, “My grandmother came to this country in 1961. I am the proud child of immigrant parents with dreams and dignity and hard-working hands.”
While many can agree Saldaña is a brilliant actress, Emilia Perez has been in controversy after controversy for its portrayal of the Mexican cartel, transwomen, and the tweets from co-star Karla Sofía Gascón.
The film itself cannot be held upon Saldaña shoulders, but the French director Jacques Audiard.
Her comments after the Oscar win were received in mixed reception:
“I’m very, very sorry that you and so many Mexicans felt offended. That was never our intention… I don’t share your opinion. For me. the heart of this movie was not Mexico… these womne could have been Russia… Could have been from Israel. Could have been from Gaza.”
https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.jsSo now Zoe Saldaña says the heart and matter of Emilia Pérez was never Mexico. She has her Oscar now. Masks off. pic.twitter.com/8j4NM2u8wa
— Aleks Phoenix (@AleksPhoenix) March 3, 2025
https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.jsThis has to be a joke,how do u make a film portraying another culture and country, the people from that country say they're offended….AND YOU SAY YOU DONT AGREE when you're not even from that country 😭😭😭 bye girl lol
— 🌸 Princess Ro 🌸 (@roroxx16_) March 3, 2025
The other Oscar Emilia Pérez took home was Best Original Song for “El Mal”.
In the other competition, Diane Warren, nominated for “The Journey” in The Six Triple Eight, lost the original song Oscar for the sixteenth time in her legacy.
However, Emilia Pérez lost out for International Feature to Brazilian drama I’m Still Here, which marks Brazi’s first win in this category.
Skye Collacott Williamson 