Quick Facts
| Facts | Details |
|---|---|
| Full Name | Zoë Yadira Saldaña Nazario |
| Date of Birth | June 19, 1978 |
| Place of Birth | Passaic, New Jersey, U.S. |
| Occupation | Actress |
| Years Active | 1999–present |
| Spouse | Marco Perego (m. 2013) |
| Partners | Keith Britton (2000–2011), Bradley Cooper (2011–2013) |
| Children | 3 |
| Notable Achievements | – Starred in four of the highest-grossing films of all time (Avatar, Avatar: The Way of Water, Avengers: Infinity War, and Avengers: Endgame). – Named one of the 100 most influential people in the world by Time magazine in 2023. – As of 2024, the highest-grossing film actress, with films grossing over $15 billion worldwide. |
| Early Career | – Started acting in two episodes of Law & Order in 1999. – The first film role was in Center Stage (2000). – Received early recognition for her work in Crossroads (2002) alongside Britney Spears. |
| Breakthrough Roles | – Nyota Uhura in the Star Trek film series. – Neytiri in James Cameron’s Avatar film series. – Gamora in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. |
| Recent Work | – Lead role in the Netflix romantic drama miniseries From Scratch (2022). – Lead role in the Paramount+ spy series Special Ops: Lioness (Since 2023). |
| Early Life | – Raised bilingual in English and Spanish. – Majority of childhood spent in Jackson Heights, Queens, New York City. – Discovered a love for dance while living in the Dominican Republic. – Completed early education at Newtown High School in Queens, New York. |
| Racial Identity | – Self-identifies as Black and has mentioned, “There’s no one way to be Black. I’m Black the way I know how to be.” |
| Net Worth | $60 million |
Zoa Saldana Movies
| Movies and Shows | Year |
|---|---|
| Avatar | 2009 |
| Avatar: The Way of Water | 2022 |
| Colombiana | 2011 |
| Guardians of the Galaxy | 2014 |
| Special Ops: Lioness | Since 2023 |
| From Scratch | 2022 |
| Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 | 2023 |
| Crossroads | 2002 |
| Avatar 3 | 2025 |
| Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl | 2003 |
| Star Trek | 2009 |
| The Adam Project | 2022 |
| Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2 | 2017 |
| The Book of Life | 2014 |
| The Losers | 2010 |
| Nina | 2016 |
| Guess Who | 2005 |
| Drumline | 2002 |
| Center Stage | 2000 |
| Star Trek Beyond | 2016 |
| The Absence of Eden | 2023 |
| The Terminal | 2004 |
| After Sex | 2007 |
| Death at a Funeral | 2010 |
| The Words | 2012 |
| Avatar 5 | 2031 |
| Avengers: Infinity War | 2018 |
| Avatar 4 | 2029 |
| Out of the Furnace | 2013 |
| Star Trek Into Darkness | 2013 |
| The Terminator | 1984 |
| Amsterdam | 2022 |
| Maya and the Three | Since 2021 |
| Rosemary’s Baby | 2014 |
| Avengers: Endgame | 2019 |
| Star Trek 4 | |
| Live by Night | 2016 |
| Emilia Perez | 2024 |
| I Kill Giants | 2017 |
| Vivo | 2021 |
| Blood Ties | 2013 |
| Takers | 2010 |
| The Guardians of the Galaxy Holiday Special | 2022 |
| Missing Link | 2019 |
| Vantage Point | 2008 |
| Infinitely Polar Bear | 2014 |
| My Little Pony: The Movie | 2017 |
| The Suicide Squad | 2021 |
| Haven | 2004 |
| Burning Palms | 2010 |
| The Bluff |
