At the 2025 Golden Globes, Zoe Saldaña, the stellar Emilia Pérez, was moved to tears as she accepted the award for Best Supporting Actress in a Motion Picture. Addressing the audience from the podium on Sunday evening, Saldaña expressed her heartfelt gratitude for her maiden Golden Globes victory. "My heart overflows with thankfulness," she declared.
Continuing her speech, Saldaña expressed her profound appreciation to the cast and crew of the Netflix film, highlighting director Jacques Audiard, leading lady Karla Sofía Gascón, and fellow category nominee Selena Gomez. "This is a milestone for me, and I feel incredibly fortunate to share this moment with Selena, Karla, Jacques, and all my fellow nominees. You all inspire me deeply," she said.
Saldaña, who received her first Golden Globe nomination for her role in the film, also commended her fellow nominees for their unwavering support. "I've witnessed a beautiful camaraderie among us, where we lift each other up and celebrate each other's successes. It's truly a sight to behold," she remarked.
When it came to praising Audiard, Saldaña couldn't help but gush, "You're the epitome of French chic, confidence, and kindness – I adore it!" She then turned her attention to her co-stars, saying, "Adriana, Édgar [Ramírez], and Selena, I share this honor with you. Karla, no one could have portrayed Emilia Pérez with the same depth and nuance as you did."
The other nominees in the category included Gomez, Ariana Grande (for Wicked), Felicity Jones (for The Brutalist), Margaret Qualley (for The Substance), and Isabella Rossellini (for Conclave). The award was presented by the voice stars of Moana 2, Auli’i Cravalho and Dwayne Johnson.
Heading into the ceremony, Emilia Pérez had garnered the most nominations among all feature films, with a total of 10. Apart from Saldaña and Gomez, the movie was also nominated for Best Picture and Best Non-English Language Picture, with Gascón up for Best Actress, Audiard for Best Director and Best Screenplay, and two nods for Best Original Song, along with a nomination for Best Original Score.
Hosting the glittering event at the Beverly Hilton in Beverly Hills was Nikki Glaser. The 2025 Golden Globes Awards ceremony was broadcast live on CBS and Paramount+ With Showtime. Dick Clark Productions, the producer of the Golden Globes, is owned by Penske Media Eldridge, a joint venture between Penske Media Corporation and Eldridge that also boasts ownership of The Hollywood Reporter.
