Zoe Saldana

Zoe Saldana is an American actress and producer who holds the distinction of starring in some of the highest-grossing films in cinema history. Born in Passaic, New Jersey, to a Dominican father and a Puerto Rican mother, she spent part of her childhood in the Dominican Republic before returning to the United States to pursue performing arts. She trained in dance, including ballet and modern styles, which laid the foundation for her physically demanding film roles.

Saldana’s breakthrough came with her role as Neytiri in James Cameron’s “Avatar” (2009), which became the highest-grossing film of all time. She also starred in the Marvel Cinematic Universe as Gamora in the “Guardians of the Galaxy” franchise and “Avengers” films, and as Uhura in the rebooted “Star Trek” film trilogy. Her combined filmography has grossed over $15 billion at the worldwide box office, making her one of the most commercially successful actresses in history.

In addition to her sci-fi and action roles, Saldana has demonstrated impressive dramatic range. She received widespread acclaim for her performance as Rita Moreno in the limited series “From Scratch” (2022) on Netflix, and delivered a career-best performance in the film “Emilia Perez” (2024), which earned her a Screen Actors Guild Award and significant awards season recognition including a Golden Globe win. Her portrayal showed audiences and critics that she was far more than an action star.

As of 2026, Zoe Saldana’s net worth is estimated at $35 million. Her wealth comes from her starring roles in major film franchises, producing credits through her production company Cinestar Pictures (co-founded with her sisters), brand endorsements, and continued acting work. She returned as Neytiri in “Avatar: The Way of Water” (2022), which grossed over $2.3 billion worldwide, and has additional Avatar sequels in development.