Archive · 12 Jun 2025
Zoe Saldana Says Oscar is Gender Fluid and Uses They/Them Pronouns
Imagine Zoe Saldana, a famous actress, won an Oscar!
She's now saying her Oscar trophy, which is a golden statue, is gender fluid.
This means the statue uses "they/them" pronouns, like some people do.
Saldana got the award for playing a lawyer in a movie about gender transition.
In another new movie, 'Elio,' she voices a character.
She wants to make sure her work includes more people and ideas.
Zoe Saldana shared her Oscar statuette identifies as gender fluid and uses they/them pronouns.
Saldana won her first Academy Award for her role in 'Emilia Perez'.
In 'Emilia Perez,' Saldana played Rita, a lawyer helping a cartel leader transition genders.
Saldana discussed her Oscar at the Los Angeles premiere of her new film 'Elio'.
Saldana is also in the new Pixar and Disney animated film 'Elio', voicing a character.
- Who
- Zoe Saldana.
- What
- Zoe Saldana's comments on her Oscar and its identity.
- When
- At the Los Angeles premiere of 'Elio' on June 10.
- Where
- Los Angeles premiere of her latest film 'Elio'.
- Why
- To highlight themes of identity and inclusivity.
Traditionalists
Progressives
Oscar's Identity
Traditionalists
Gender identity is not relevant to an inanimate object like an award.
Progressives
Acknowledging the gender identity of objects expands inclusivity and acceptance.
- Subject
- Zoe Saldana's Oscar
- Pronouns
- they/them
- Award
- Best Supporting Actress
- Movie
- 'Emilia Perez'
- Role in 'Emilia Perez'
- Rita
- New Film
- 'Elio'
- Saldana's Role in 'Elio'
- Olga Solis
