Zoe Saldaña Says It’s ‘Frustrating’ When Political Questions Only Get Asked to Actors of Color and Women: ‘That’s Incredibly Limiting’
Yahoo News UK • • entertainment
Key Points:
- Zoe Saldaña expressed frustration at often being asked political questions during Q&As, especially as one of the few women and people of color on stage, when she prefers to discuss her acting craft.
- She highlighted the imbalance in questioning, noting that gatekeepers in the industry are rarely asked about inclusivity, placing extra pressure on marginalized individuals to address these topics.
- Saldaña referenced a past incident at the Oscars press room where she was questioned about the film "Emilia Perez" offending Mexicans, responding with an apology and emphasizing the film's universal themes rather than a focus on Mexico specifically.
- Currently starring in "Lioness" Season 3 on Paramount+, Saldaña was honored with a Special Honorary Pardo at the Locarno Film Festival, where she shared these insights.
