Zoë Saldaña was awarded Best Actress at the 30th annual Critics Choice Awards for her role in 'The Whale.' The ceremony, held at Barker Hanger in Los Angeles, recognized outstanding achievements in film. Saldaña's heartfelt acceptance speech acknowledged her fellow nominees, collaborators, and even critics, expressing gratitude for both praise and constructive feedback.
Jack Smart is the Movies Staff Writer at PEOPLE. With 10 years of experience as an entertainment journalist, he previously worked at The A.V. Club and Backstage. Liza Esquibias is an Editorial Intern at PEOPLE. She is a rising senior majoring in Journalism at Pepperdine, where she is the editor-in-chief of the school's magazine. Zoë Saldaña accepted the award for Best Actress at the 30th annual Critics Choice Awards , hosted at Barker Hanger in Los Angeles on Friday, February 7.
Expressing her gratitude, Saldaña acknowledged her fellow nominees and the beautiful work showcased this year. She delivered a heartfelt speech, thanking her collaborators, supporters, and even those who offer constructive criticism, stating, 'Whenever you receive a negative criticism for a role or a film, everyone says, 'Don't read the reviews.' Then when you get the positive feedback, everyone says, 'Did you read the reviews?' But I appreciate the role of a critic. I do sometimes. I sometimes read the reviews and I internalize it, especially the really insightful and helpful feedback, like, 'Her crying is really distracting. She's in too many franchises,' or my personal favorite, 'She's too blue.' So I will listen to you all tonight, and I will accept this with pride. Thank you.'She continued, reflecting on the film's impact, 'It has been the little movie that could and has resonated with so many people has been an experience worth having,' adding, 'Thank you to my family, especially my incredible husband and my nephew, who is with me tonight. You made me, me. So thank you, and to my boys, my greatest adventure and my toughest critics. I love you. My wish for the impact of this film on audiences in our world is that I hope we can all be curious and open hearted towards each other, because you never know when you'll have the opportunity to be a hero, and someone else's story. So, our world is too big and too beautiful to be any other way so stay curious, stay kind and stay blue, not too blue.'The Critics Choice Awards ceremony, broadcast live on E!, honored a diverse range of films and performances. Among the notable recognitions was Aunjanue Ellis-Taylor's nomination for her portrayal of Berniece in 'The Piano Lesson,' marking her third nomination in four years. The Netflix adaptation of August Wilson's play also received praise for its powerful storytelling. Ariana Grande, making her film debut in 'Wicked,' earned her first major award nominations. Isabella Rossellini, known for her iconic roles, received her first-ever recognition from the Critics Choice Association for her poignant performance in 'The Whale.' Saldaña, celebrated for her work in 'The Whale,' has been recognized by all major awards groups for her compelling portrayal of Rita, a lawyer supporting a Mexican drug cartel leader's gender transition. 'There's so much love. There's so much respect. We're rooting for each other. We're happy for each other. We're fixing each other's makeup and wardrobes,' she said. .'We knew what it meant to us. And knowing that it's becoming something special to so many people is impactful.
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