Sun Mar 02 22:50:00 UTC 2025: ## Oscar-Nominated Zoe Saldana Brings Family to Santa Barbara Film Festival
**SANTA BARBARA, CA** – Oscar-nominated actress Zoe Saldana made a dazzling appearance at the 40th Santa Barbara International Film Festival, bringing her three sons – twins Cy Aridio and Bowie Ezio, and younger son Zen Anton – along for the red carpet. Saldana received the American Riviera Award for her outstanding achievement in film, specifically citing her Golden Globe-winning and Oscar-nominated performance in the film “Emilia Pérez.”
The actress, who recently celebrated her first Golden Globe win, shared that she plans to make the Oscars a family affair as well, with her husband, Marco Perego-Saldaña, as her date. The couple, married since 2013 after a whirlwind romance, often credit their complementary personalities for their strong relationship. Saldana spoke fondly of her husband on a recent podcast, describing their relationship as “love the hard way, love the fast lane way.”
The family’s red carpet appearance at the festival highlighted the close bond between Saldana and her children. Photos show a striking resemblance between the actress and her three sons, who looked equally stylish for the event. Saldana previously shared heartfelt tributes to her sons on social media, including a celebratory post when Zen was born in 2017. With her successful career and thriving family life, Saldana continues to inspire as both a talented actress and a devoted mother.
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