Zoe Saldaña is enjoying a dream run in Hollywood. Her performance as Rita in Emilia Pérez has earned her Golden Globe, Critics Choice, and BAFTA awards for Best Supporting Actress. With two nominations at the SAG Awards and a strong chance at winning an Oscar, Saldaña is cementing her place in cinema history.
Beyond the awards circuit, she remains a major force in the industry. With her films collectively grossing over $14 billion, including four surpassing $2 billion, Saldaña stands among Hollywood’s most bankable stars.
A Reign Across Franchises
From Avatar to Star Trek to the MCU, Saldaña has been at the center of some of the biggest franchises in history. She first took on the role of Neytiri in Avatar at 28 and recently revealed that she won’t complete the five-film saga until she is 54. She also confirmed that Avatar: Fire & Ash, the third installment, will be the most emotionally intense for her character yet.
Her portrayal of Lieutenant Uhura in Star Trek spans three films, and while she remains open to another sequel, she has definitively closed the chapter on her time as Gamora in Guardians of the Galaxy and the Avengers films.
A Versatile Talent on the Small Screen
Saldaña isn’t just ruling the big screen — her role as CIA operative Joe in Lioness could earn her a shot at the Emmys, further solidifying her presence in television.
An Oscar-Winning Moment in the Making?
With Emilia Pérez, Saldaña has shown off her range, embracing singing, dancing, and intense drama. If she wins the Oscar on March 2, she will officially become the highest-grossing Academy Award winner of all time, a historic milestone that underscores both her versatility and commercial power.
From billion-dollar blockbusters to prestige dramas, Saldaña continues to prove that she is one of Hollywood’s most dynamic and enduring stars.
