James Cameron is enthusiastically championing Zoe Saldaña’s Oscar chances for her role in *Emilia Pérez*. The acclaimed director, who has viewed the film three times, lauded Saldaña’s performance in an interview with Ringer Movies (via CBR), stating, “[Zoe Saldaña] is fantastic in it. This is her season, maybe, to be recognized at the stature she should be recognized.” He further praised the film itself, calling it “bold, daring…a beautiful piece of filmmaking,” unlike anything he’d ever seen.
Saldaña’s potential win is particularly significant given her past experiences with the Academy, where motion-capture performances, like those she’s delivered as Neytiri in Cameron’s *Avatar* films, have often been overlooked. She has previously expressed her disappointment at this oversight, acknowledging the immense effort involved in such roles. While the odds seem to favor Saldaña, a slight controversy exists regarding her placement in the supporting actress category despite seemingly having more screen time than her co-star, Karla Sofía Gascón, who is nominated for lead actress. Both women, along with Selena Gomez and Adriana Paz, shared the Cannes Film Festival Award for Best Actress.
Adding to the anticipation, *Emilia Pérez* received a remarkable ten Golden Globe nominations, second only to *Nashville* (1975). Oscar nominations will be announced on January 17th. The question remains: will Zoe Saldaña finally receive the Academy Award recognition she deserves?
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