Oscar Winner Zoe Saldaña Faces Backlash for Mexico Portrayal

Zoe Saldaña, who won the Oscar for best supporting actress, found herself in hot water. The issue? Some Mexicans were upset about how Mexico was shown in the film. A journalist even said it was really hurtful for them. Saldaña didn't hold back when she responded. She said, "I'm really sorry that so many Mexicans felt hurt. That wasn't what we wanted at all. " She went on to explain that the movie wasn't really about Mexico. It was about friendship and four women who were struggling to survive tough times. She also pointed out that these women could have been from anywhere. They were just universal women trying to find their voice. But she also said she was open to talking about how the movie could have been better. Earlier that night, Saldaña talked about her family's journey to the United States. She said her grandmother came to the country in 1961. She was proud to be the first American of Dominican origin to win an Oscar. She also mentioned that her grandmother would have been so happy to see her sing and speak in Spanish. Despite the criticism, "Emilia Pérez" was a big deal at the Oscars. It had 13 nominations. Saldaña won for supporting actress, and the musical number "El Mal" won for original song. But the film also tied for the most losses in Oscar history, with 11. Saldaña's win was a big moment for her and her family. It showed that representation matters and that hard work pays off. But it also sparked a conversation about how to better represent different cultures in film. The Oscars had a lot of winners that night. "Anora" was the big winner with five awards, including best picture. But the night also highlighted the importance of representation and the need for better cultural sensitivity in film.