Zoe Saldana is having a moment, and she’s making sure to share it with the ones she loves most. The Emilia Pérez star took home the Best Supporting Actress at the Oscars, delivering a speech that was equal parts emotional and heartfelt—especially when it came to her husband, Marco Perego.
Zoe was radiant as she accepted the honor for her role in the critically acclaimed musical-thriller.
The 46-year-old actress, known for her powerhouse performances in everything from Avatar to Guardians of the Galaxy, held back tears as she reflected on what the moment meant to her.
"To my husband with that beautiful hair. The biggest honor of my life is being your partner. You hung the moon in our beautiful perfect sons, Cy, Bowie and Zen. They fill our sky every night with stars."
"I am a proud child of immigrant parents with dreams and dignity and hardworking hands, and I am the first American of Dominican origin to accept an Academy Award and I know I will not be the last. I hope."
© Los Angeles Times via Getty ImagThe sweet declaration quickly had fans buzzing, with social media users flooding comment sections to say how much they adored Zoe and Marco’s love story. "They are absolute goals," one fan wrote.
At the BAFTA’s Zoe also gave a sweet shoutout to Marco: "My husband, you are God's favorite and I hate it — but you are so beautiful!"
© Penske Media via Getty ImagesZoe and Marco, 45, have been married since 2013 and share three sons: twins Cy and Bowie, 10, and youngest Zen, eight.
Their relationship has always been a source of admiration among fans, with Marco famously taking Zoe’s last name after their wedding—something she has spoken about with pride. "He took my name, and I took his," she previously shared. "We’re equals."
© The Academy via Getty ImagesHer win marks yet another milestone in an already extraordinary awards season. The actress has swept through the circuit, taking home both a Golden Globe and a Critics Choice Award for her performance in Emilia Pérez.
The film, which earned 11 BAFTA nominations in total, has been hailed as a groundbreaking project, particularly with the inclusion of Zoe’s co-star, Karla Sofía Gascón, who made history as the first openly transgender acting nominee at multiple major awards.
