Zoe Saldaña’s BAFTA Speech Partially Censored by BBC

The actress, honored for her role in 'Emilia Pérez,' addressed inclusivity, family, and her dedication to the trans community in her acceptance speech.

Zoe Saldaña won the BAFTA for Best Supporting Actress for her role in the musical-thriller 'Emilia Pérez,' directed by Jacques Audiard.
Her acceptance speech was cut from the BBC broadcast, reportedly due to time constraints and expletives, though the full speech was later shared online.
Saldaña dedicated her award to her trans nephew, Eli, and expressed her ongoing support for the trans community, emphasizing inclusivity and representation in film.
The film's lead, Karla Sofía Gascón, was absent from the ceremony following backlash over resurfaced offensive social media posts, for which she has since apologized.
Saldaña also acknowledged her family, cast, and crew, describing the film as a creative challenge and an opportunity to push boundaries in storytelling.