Zoe Saldana explains why she collapsed moments after winning Oscar

Zoe Saldana has recently explained why she collapsed after she won her first-ever award at the Oscars earlier this year.

The Avatar actress reflected on the event during Wednesday’s episode of Live With Kelly and Mark.

Zoe, who won the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress for her role in Netflix’s Spanish-language movie Emilia Pérez, recalled feeling sick moments after winning the award.

“I collapsed right after. I lost my voice within an hour after I won the award,” said the 46-year-old while speaking to the hosts.

The Guardians of the Galaxy actress mentioned that she “couldn’t stand on those heels that I had”.

“All I wanted to do was crawl in bed and maybe cry. I don’t know why, I needed to cry,” stated Zoe.

The Nina actress opened up that about her condition before and after winning the Oscar during the show.

“Your body is running on pure adrenaline, so you know that your immune system is in optimal condition,” pointed out Zoe.

However, the Colombiana actress added, “Once you know you tell your body that it’s over, then everything sorts of collapses.”

Meanwhile, Zoe admitted, “It was such a beautiful journey leading up to the Oscars. I don’t think I was there as myself [that day], my 13-year-old self was there.”