Zoe Saldaña Steps Out in the Color of the Season and Piles of Diamonds at 2025 Golden Globes: 'I Feel Really Beautiful'

Mar. 15, 2025

Zoe Saldana at 2025 Golden Globes.Photo:David Fisher/Shutterstock

David Fisher/Shutterstock

Zoe Saldañahas a lot to celebrate at the2025 Golden Globes.

Saldaña walked the red carpet in a dark brown strapless sequin Saint Laurent gown with a matching cape that she wore draped around her arms. She added even more sparkle with a dazzling diamond necklace.

Zoe Saldana at 2025 Golden Globes.Getty Images

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On the red carpet, she told E! that Saint Laurent creative director Anthony Vaccarello — who also producedEmilia Pérez —designed her gown for her.

“I just told him I wanted something in the chocolates, in the deep browns,” she said of the rich said of her dress. “I just felt really beautiful in it.”

Other actresses vying for the award includeSelena Gomez(Emilia Pérez),Ariana Grande(Wicked),Felicity Jones(The Brutalist),Margaret Qualley(The Substance) andIsabella Rossellini(Conclave).

In the 10-time nominatedEmilia Pérez, Saldaña portrays Rita Moro Castro, an undervalued lawyer at a large firm who is hired to help cartel leader Manitas secretly complete a sex change operation to “become the woman he has always dreamt of being” as Manitas nears retirement.

The film — which is a musical featuring original songs — became a breakout sensation at theCannes Film Festivalin May, where it received a nearly 10-minute-long standing ovation and won both the Jury Prize and the best actress award for its collective female ensemble.

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Zoe Saldana on Jan. 3.David Crotty/Patrick McMullan via Getty

David Crotty/Patrick McMullan via Getty

Saldaña mentioned how important highlighting Mexican culture is to her while promoting the film at the festival alongside Gomez.

“I’ve been living in Los Angeles for about 20 years.Mexican cultureis something that’s dear to my heart. I’ve lots of family still there,” the actress said.

Saldaña recognized Audiard’s work on the film, saying she’s “very grateful” that he “used a lot of creative liberty and freedom” to tell the story.

“He has this story which depicts a number of things that you can find in Mexico and which need to be improved in other countries,” Saldaña said. “But he celebrates the culture, which is so beautiful, and so rich, and so artistic.”

Zoe Saldana in December 2024.Gilbert Flores/Penske Media via Getty

Gilbert Flores/Penske Media via Getty

Saldaña spoke with PEOPLE during an exclusive interview Monday, Dec. 9 after receiving her exciting news about theGolden Globes nomination.

“It feels really overwhelmingly beautiful,” Saldaña said of the news. “I didn’t know how much I wanted it because I stopped thinking that it would ever happen for someone like me. I’m really having an out of body experience and my heart is full of gratitude. It feels good to be recognized for the hard work that you put into something that you believe so much in.”

The Avatar alum was in Paris when she heard about her nominations and instantly contacted her mother,Asalia Nazario, andher husband of over 10 years, Marco Perego.

“I woke up my mom,” she told PEOPLE with a laugh. “My husband was awake. He was definitely awake, so I connected with him first and foremost.”

SeePEOPLE’s full coverageof the 82nd annual Golden Globes as they’re broadcasting live from The Beverly Hilton in Los Angeles on CBS and Paramount+.

source: people.com