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Zoe Saldaña Celebrates Oscar Win, Honors Roots in "Elio" Premiere

6/11/2025

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At the premiere of Disney and Pixar's "Elio," Zoe Saldaña shared a heartfelt moment, revealing her Oscar statue identifies as transgender and uses they/them pronouns. Celebrating her win for "Emilia Pérez," which showcases strong women, she honored her Dominican roots and dedicated the award to her beloved grandmother. "Elio" hits theaters on June 20.

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At the premiere of Disney and Pixar's "Elio," Zoe Saldaña shared a heartfelt moment, revealing her Oscar statue identifies as transgender and uses they/them pronouns. Celebrating her win for "Emilia Pérez," which showcases strong women, she honored her Dominican roots and dedicated the award to her beloved grandmother. "Elio" hits theaters on June 20.