Zoe Saldaña Reflects on Motherhood and Raising Three Boys

LOS ANGELES, California — Zoe Saldaña, the star of ‘Emilia Pérez,’ expressed her pride as a mother of three boys during a recent interview. Sharing insights into her family life, Saldaña highlighted the importance of teaching her sons— Cy, Bowie, both 10, and Zen, 8— to honor and celebrate women.

The actress, who married husband Marco Perego in 2013, discussed the challenges of raising boys in today’s societal landscape. In a conversation with PEOPLE in 2023, she stated, “Boys are encouraged to be strong and to suppress their emotions. Once you learn to do that so much for so long, you become completely excommunicated from your feelings.” Saldaña emphasized that both boys and girls are held to high standards.

“We definitely understood the assignments and accepted it knowing that we were raising boys during a time when women’s movements are so important,” she added.

Saldaña’s reflections on motherhood were shared through various personal moments captured in photographs, from celebrating Mother’s Day to attending red carpet events. In one heartfelt post, she said, “Being your mother is such a treat. The laughs, the jokes, the milestones that ache so deeply. Everything about you is meant to be just as it is. Stay wild, pure and free.”

The actress also shared a glimpse of their daily life, including a photo where she and her children enjoyed time together in Paris. “My reason, my destiny, my mirrors. On Mother’s Day, I have you to thank… If by any chance time were to stop and my life would hit a reset, I would still choose you, a million times over,” she shared in an emotional post celebrating her family.

As an advocate for nurturing environments, Saldaña has often stressed the significance of support and joy within family dynamics. In her words, “They need these moments of joy and togetherness, of dance and laughter. They can figure out the rest for themselves; the world has a way of helping you raise them.”

Recently, the Saldaña family was seen at the Italian premiere of ‘Emilia Pérez,’ marking a rare public appearance together. The family’s close bond and Saldaña’s dedication to balancing her career while fostering a loving home for her children have endeared her to fans and followers alike.