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Zoe Saldaña Has Arrived for Her Oscar Moment in the Best Picture Contender ‘Emilia Pérez’


"Emilia Perez" is a best picture contender that could also bring nominations for Zoe Saldana, Selena Gomez and Jacques Audiard.

For nearly 20 years, Zoe Saldaña has starred in some of the most financially successful films in history, including “Avatar” and “Avengers: Endgame.” You’d think an actress with such an impressive résumé would have scripts and prominent roles constantly coming her way. Writer, director, and producer Audiard received the Silver Medallion Tribute at Telluride on Friday evening, launching Netflix’s quest to nab the auteur his long overdue Oscar nom. Expect “Emilia Pérez” to be an across-the-board contender at the Oscars, with potential nominations for cinematography (Paul Guillaume), editing (Juliette Welfing), and music by the composing duo Clément Ducol and Camille.

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