Tue Feb 18 04:40:00 UTC 2025: ## Zoe Saldana Drops F-Bombs in Emotional BAFTA Acceptance Speech

**London, UK** – Zoe Saldana’s win for Best Supporting Actress at the 2025 BAFTAs was marked by a whirlwind of emotions. The actress, accepting the award for her role in “Emilia Perez,” delivered a heartfelt but ultimately chaotic acceptance speech, punctuated by several expletives uttered in a moment of time-constraint panic.

Saldana, visibly emotional, began by acknowledging her children’s advice not to cry, before expressing her gratitude for the award and reflecting on the challenges of mastering a British accent for the role. She dedicated the award to her trans nephew, Eli, emphasizing her support for the trans community. However, a looming time limit prompted a flurry of frustrated exclamations, including several instances of the F-word, before she concluded her speech.

The evening wasn’t without other memorable moments. Earlier, Saldana had already grabbed headlines for her enthusiastic (and slightly clumsy) attempt to present the Best Original Song award to the composers of “El Mal” from “Emilia Perez,” briefly wresting the trophy from presenters Jeff Goldblum and Michelle Yeoh before Goldblum politely reclaimed it.

This BAFTA win follows Saldana’s recent Golden Globe victory for the same role, where she also delivered an emotional acceptance speech, citing her dyslexia as a contributing factor to her occasional forgetfulness under pressure.

The “Emilia Perez” film itself also took home the award for Best Film Not in the English Language. Director Jacques Audiard accepted the award but notably mentioned co-star Karla Sofía Gascón, who has recently faced criticism for past social media posts and missed several awards ceremonies as a result. Saldana’s win adds another layer to the already complex narrative surrounding the film and its cast.

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