Aliens, immigrants - and Elio
Zoe Saldaña highlights the importance of inclusivity
06 July 2025 - 00:00
Zoe Saldaña was the name on everyone’s lips earlier this year when she took home the Oscar for Netflix’s Emilia Perez. It capped a year of amazing performances including season 3 of The Lioness, an espionage thriller on Apple TV that showcases a mother who is also an operative going into the world's hotspots. What happens to the families and children of women who go to war is something we never think about, but the juggle of life and family is something most women do daily without acclaim. The balance of work and child rearing is one of the adult themes that runs through the animated film, Elio...
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