Zoe Saldaña made her latest red carpet appearance a heartwarming family celebration. The 46-year-old actress graced the 2025 Santa Barbara International Film Festival on February 12, accompanied by her husband, Marco Perego-Saldaña, and their three sons: the identical twins, Cy and Bowie, aged 10, and their younger brother Zen, 8. For this prestigious event, Zoe donned a stunning long-sleeved, navy sequined gown by Thom Browne, while her sons coordinated in matching suits, sans ties, adding a touch of adorable charm to the occasion.
Not only did the trio walk the red carpet together, but they were also in the audience, enthusiastically cheering on Zoe as she was honored with the American Riviera Award for her exceptional performance in Emilia Pérez. This festival appearance was a rare red carpet moment for Cy, Bowie, and Zen, as their parents typically shield them from the public eye.
However, as Zoe celebrated her new Netflix film, which also stars Selena Gomez and Karla Sofîa Gascón, her family has been her steadfast support system. They accompanied her to the premiere of Emilia Pérez at the National Museum of Cinema in Marco's native Italy in December, where Zoe received the Stella della Mole award. Furthermore, during the 2025 Critics Choice Awards, where Zoe earned her first Oscar nomination for her role in the film and won the Best Supporting Actress award, she delivered a heartfelt tribute to her family. "Thank you to my family, especially my incredible husband, and my nephew who is with me tonight," Zoe said at the February 7 ceremony in Santa Monica, California. "To my boys, my greatest adventure and my toughest critics, I love you."
In October, Zoe offered a rare glimpse into her parenting philosophy, emphasizing the importance of teaching her sons the value of hard work. "Over the years, I've replaced two very important words," Zoe shared exclusively with E! News at Variety's Power of Women event. "I used to tell them I have to go to work, and now I tell them I want to go to work." She further elaborated, "I believe it instills in them that work is an integral part of life, and if you're doing things that bring you joy, all you need to do is share that happiness with the people you love."
