Zoë Saldaña Fights Tears During Oscar Win: ‘I Am a Proud Child of Immigrant Parents… and the First American of Dominican Descent’
Saldaña expressed gratitude towards the “Emilia Pérez” team during her Oscar acceptance speech, stating, “I appreciate the Academy for acknowledging the silent bravery and the strength in a character like Rita. Jacques, you hold a special place in my life. Thank you for being intrigued. Thank you for wanting to share this story about these powerful women. To everyone involved in ‘Emilia Perez’, I am honored to accept this award alongside you.”
Saldaña acknowledged the “Emilia Pérez” team during her Oscar speech, saying, “I’m grateful to the Academy for highlighting the quiet courage and female power embodied by Rita. Jacques, you are dear to me. Thank you for your curiosity and interest in telling this story about powerful women. To all of ‘Emilia Perez’, I graciously accept this award with you.”
Both sentences convey the same meaning while using slightly different word choices.