Zoe Saldaña shares why From Scratch hits close to home

Zoe Saldaña stars in From Scratch, now streaming on Netflix.
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[BixbyLBC]

She has picked up a hint of an Italian accent. Looks like she's enjoying her family and being immersed in Italian culture ❤

[mizzhaurakz]

Ugh! she's like air and water. She's just amazing. Her acting is amazing

[paulprovenzano]

She sounds like such a happy person, living and loving a life that she KNOWS is blessed.

[gracefortheinbetween]

This makes so much sense why she was perfect for this role.

[sassytrini]

I don't cry for movies and such but "From Scratch" made me cry like a baby. I bawled my eyes out.

[leticiarodriguez]

It's her joyful expressions she conveys when speaking of her family that translates to me. She's happy. 😊

[Raymi]

She’s absolutely stunning and did such an awesome job in the Netflix series from scratch, cried soo much 😢

[alimowssingh]

She was literally perfect for "From Scratch"

[OReyes-psbx]

She is so beautiful. I love how she sounds when she laughs and the sound of her voice.

[audreylenell]

This woman Omg, I always thought of you as an amazing actress but your role in this movie took amazing to a whole new level. What a phenomenal gift you have.

[laithnijem]

Awww she is about to cry talking about her kids - so emotional, I think they picked the intensity with leading from their heart from her ❤

[Tina-ustr]

She’s so underrated….this role was meant for her.

[tonisumblin]

I lived in Italy for five years and return every year. She’s right. It’s a wonderful place. The food, the people, the landscape… everything. I absolutely love Italy.

[miriamleon]

She is Dominican. My country is very proud of her.

[tarahj]

I love how happy she is, her energy is so refreshing

[smhart]

Binge watched From Scratch and now it makes even more sense. She's the most underrated actress in the last couple of decades. Outstanding body of work. Ciao Bella! 💋❤️

[parisannan]

She’s beautiful and seems happy. Love that for her.

[deeanderson]

The way I cried watching From scratch she did an amazing job !!!! Brava!!!! The whole crew was amazing!!!!

[nawal]

She talks with that Italian accent now too 😂

[shortic]

Love her as an actress she is italian now herself she has picked up the accent..So beautiful & her