Zoe Saldaña wins BAFTA for Best Supporting Actress — fans joke ‘Using all her Avatar money to buy awards’

The internet is ecstatic over Zoe Saldaña's 2025 BAFTA Awards Best Supporting Actress victory, but maybe not in the way you might think. While many were eager to praise the actress for winning the prize for her performance in Emilia Perez, others couldn't resist making fun of her.

A comment under the announcement with the headline said:

"Using all her Avatar money to buy her awards."

Fans are having a field day online, and though the jokes are plentiful, there is no denying Saldaña’s emotional response during her acceptance speech that was unexpectedly censored, raising even more curiosity.

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Zoe Saldaña’s BAFTA win sparks jokes and debates over her role in Emilia Perez

Following Zoe Saldaña's BAFTA victory, X, formerly Twitter, overflowed with emotions, as expected, and fans weren't shy about expressing their thoughts, both positive and negative. The statement by a fan read:

"This is what should’ve gotten zoe saldana all these awards" with a clip of her excellent performance in Avatar.

The criticism of Zoe itself came hard and fast. A user tweeted:

"Flimtwt saying zoe saldana is a bad actress"

While another user was even harsher, captioning the announcement with a GIF of Sydney Sweeney screaming:

"“Zoe Saldaña wins the BAFTA Award for Best Supporting Actress.”

Emilia Perez is having a polarizing moment. Despite the criticism, some fans thought Saldaña’s awards season reign was just beginning:

"Yeah she is definitely taking the oscar this year," another tweet declared, suggesting that the actress could very well continue sweeping up accolades.

But it wasn't all about awards—there were plenty of sarcastic comments about the film itself:

"The khia award she deserves," a user wrote.

Another user wrote:

"Netflix has to be sending checks for these awards for Emilia Perez cause wth" were just a few of the cheeky remarks flooding timelines.

Of course, not everyone is familiar with Saldaña’s post-Avatar roles. One hilarious tweet read:

"I thought she had teal skin this whole time," referring to her iconic role as Neytiri in Avatar.

It is safe to say some fans were still mentally stuck in Pandora. Meanwhile, another fan expressed complete disbelief about Emilia Perez, tweeting:

"THIS WEIRD MOVIE… ARIANA SNUBBED."

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The Emilia Perez mystery and Zoe’s emotional speech

Emilia Perez hasn't exactly impressed audiences, and it is safe to say that the reviews have been, well, mixed. Some people find the film, in which Zoe Saldaña takes a significant supporting part, to be an odd and daring decision. Nevertheless, even though fans are still divided, Saldaña's BAFTA victory shows that the industry at least values her work.

During her special night, Saldaña remained unaffected by the hate online. At the BAFTA event, she gave a moving acceptance speech in which she thanked her co-stars and conveyed her appreciation for the chance. Her passionate address was, however, somewhat edited, which sparked debate and increased interest in what she had to say.

Saldaña reportedly broke down as she reflected on her career in movies, and while the edited section may have contained some impromptu profanity, nothing scandalous has been verified.

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Regardless of Emilia Perez's reaction, Zoe Saldaña has solidified her reputation in Hollywood, and her BAFTA victory demonstrates that she remains a formidable force.