Zoe Saldaña, known for her blockbuster sci-fi roles, advocates for more recognition of motion capture performances at award shows. She recently earned her first Golden Globe nomination for her work in Emilia Pérez and won the Cannes Best Actress Award alongside her co-stars Selena Gomez, Karla Sofía Gascón, and Adriana Paz earlier this year. Most recently, Saldaña won the Astra Award for Best Supporting Actress alongside Ariana Grande. The actor is familiar with the artistic and physical demands of motion capture performances, a medium she's helped grow with her iconic roles in the Avatar franchise.

Speaking with Variety following her Golden Globe nomination, Saldaña expressed gratitude for the recognition she has received for her role in Emilia Pérez while also directing attention to the unappreciated art of motion capture performance. When asked about her thoughts on not being able to be nominated for her performance as Neytiri in James Cameron's Avatar,...