Zoe Saldaña

About

Zoë Yadira Saldaña-Perego (/sɑːlˈdænjə/ sahl-DAN-yə, Latin American Spanish: [ˈso.e salˈdaɲa]; née Saldaña Nazario; born June 19, 1978) is an American actress. Known primarily for her work in science fiction film franchises, she has starred in four of the seven highest-grossing films of all time, including the top three (Avatar, Avatar: The Way of Water, and Avengers: Endgame). Films she has appeared in have grossed more than $15 billion worldwide, and, as of 2024, she is the second highest-grossing lead actress and the highest-grossing actress overall.  Time magazine named her one of the 100 most influential people in the world in 2023. A trained dancer, Saldaña began her on-screen acting career in 1999 with a guest role in Law & Order. Her first film role was in Center Stage(2000), where she played a ballet dancer. She received early recognition for her work opposite Britney Spears...

Known for

Law & OrderSeries • 1990Law & Order: Special Victims UnitSeries • 1999LionessSeries • 2023Avengers: EndgameMovie • 2019Avengers: Infinity WarMovie • 2018Avatar: Fire and AshMovie • 2025Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3Movie • 2023Avatar: The Way of WaterMovie • 2022AvatarMovie • 2009The InviteMovie • 2026Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black PearlMovie • 2003Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2Movie • 2017Marvel Studios LegendsSeries • 2021ElioMovie • 2025Guardians of the GalaxyMovie • 2014ColombianaMovie • 2011Maya and the ThreeSeries • 2021The Adam ProjectMovie • 2022Star TrekMovie • 2009The Book of LifeMovie • 2014The TerminalMovie • 2004Star Trek Into DarknessMovie • 2013Ask the StorybotsSeries • 2016Star Trek BeyondMovie • 2016