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Zoe Saldaña has overtaken Scarlett Johansson as Hollywood’s highest-grossing star thanks to Avatar’s box office, reaching about $16.8B in film earnings. Colin Jost joked about Johansson’s totals on Saturday Night Live’s Weekend Update, including a quip to add Johansson’s husband’s movies to the tally, while Johansson’s own box-office total briefly dipped from around $15.4B to $15.1B after the punchline.
Zoe Saldaña has officially become the highest-grossing actor of all time after Avatar: Fire and Ash lifts her global box-office total to about $15.47 billion, with the film contributing $1.23 billion worldwide this weekend. She stars in the three highest-grossing films ever (Avatar, Endgame, Avatar: The Way of Water) and is the only actor with four movies over $2 billion, with the piece also noting her 2025 Academy Award win for Emilia Pérez.
Zoe Saldaña is now the highest-grossing film actor of all time after headlining Avatar: Fire and Ash. The third Avatar film is reported to have earned $1.23 billion, helping her surpass Scarlett Johansson and Samuel L. Jackson. She credited collaborators including James Cameron and the Russo brothers (as well as JJ Abrams and James Gunn) and thanked her global fanbase, saying the milestone belongs to everyone who supported her and hoping the next record goes to another woman.
Zoe Saldaña has overtaken Scarlett Johansson as the world's highest-grossing actress, aided by Avatar: Fire And Ash crossing about $1.23 billion and Saldaña starring in four of the seven highest-grossing films of all time, pushing her total worldwide box office to roughly $15.46 billion compared with Johansson’s $15.4 billion.
Zoe Saldaña is now the highest-grossing actor of all time, with worldwide film earnings exceeding $15.46 billion thanks to the Avatar franchise and Marvel roles, overtaking Scarlett Johansson. Avatar: Fire and Ash added about $1.2 billion to her total, while her other projects—along with earlier hits in Star Trek and Pirates of the Caribbean—contributed to the run. The Numbers’ tally places her ahead of peers like Samuel L. Jackson, RDJ and Chris Pratt; James Cameron has two more Avatar films planned but no official confirmation yet; Saldaña also won the Best Supporting Actress Oscar for Emilia Pérez and is reportedly involved in Lioness.
Variety confirms Zoe Saldaña is the all-time top-grossing film actor, driven by Avatar: Fire and Ash and her MCU roles, with a combined worldwide box office of about $15.47 billion. She has starred in multiple $2B+-grossing titles, including Avatar and Endgame, and is set to return in Avatar 4 and 5. Saldaña also publicly thanked directors, collaborators, and fans for the milestone.
Zoe Saldaña has surpassed Scarlett Johansson to become the highest-grossing actor of all time, boosted by the Avatar franchise; her total worldwide box office now stands at about $16.8 billion, ahead of Johansson’s roughly $16.4 billion, with other top earners including Samuel L. Jackson, Robert Downey Jr., and Chris Pratt.
Matthew McConaughey and Zoe Saldaña are set to star in the Netflix film 'Positano,' a romantic caper set in Italy, directed by Daniel Roher, with production plans underway after the script attracted strong interest. The film is produced by Working Title and marks a reunion for Saldaña with Netflix, while McConaughey makes his acting return after a recent acclaimed role.
Paramount+ has renewed Taylor Sheridan's espionage series 'Lioness' for a third season, starring Zoe Saldaña and Nicole Kidman, after a delay due to star contract negotiations and busy schedules. The series, which explores CIA operations, is filming on a new production campus in Texas and continues to feature high-profile talent and production team members.
Zoe Saldaña recently commented that her Oscar statuette is 'gender fluid' and 'trans,' sparking controversy and criticism for her lack of support for trans rights, especially in light of the film Emilia Pérez Oscar and its portrayal of trans experiences which faced backlash for reinforcing stereotypes and not addressing trans issues during award season.
Zoe Saldana humorously stated that her Oscar statue is 'trans' and 'gender fluid,' using they/them pronouns, in a playful remark on the red carpet, following a trend among some actors to personify their awards with gender-neutral identities.
Zoe Saldaña stars in Netflix's new thriller/musical "Emilia Pérez," marking her first major Spanish-speaking role. The film, directed by Jacques Audiard, features Saldaña as Rita, a lawyer entangled in a cartel boss's secret transition journey. Saldaña, whose heritage is Dominican and Puerto Rican, expressed that opportunities to use her bilingual skills were previously limited due to industry biases. The film, which also stars Karla Sofía Gascón and Selena Gomez, won the best actress prize at Cannes and is now streaming on Netflix.
Selena Gomez, Zoe Saldaña, and Karla Sofía Gascón discuss their roles and experiences in Jacques Audiard's "Emilia Perez," which premiered at the Cannes Film Festival to a 10-minute standing ovation. The film, a crime musical, explores themes of transgender identity, freedom, and redemption. The cast reflects on their auditions, the film's impact, and their hopes for its reception as it heads to Netflix.
Netflix is close to securing U.S. and U.K. rights for the Spanish-language musical drama "Emilia Pérez," starring Zoe Saldaña, Selena Gomez, and Karla Sofía Gascón, for approximately $12 million. The film, which premiered at Cannes to enthusiastic reviews, features Saldaña as a lawyer aiding a drug cartel leader in a secret sex change operation. The movie has been praised for its unique storytelling and is in contention for the Palme d’Or and the Queer Palm.
Netflix is finalizing a high seven-figure deal for North American and UK rights to Jacques Audiard's Spanish-language musical crime comedy "Emilia Pérez," which premiered at Cannes to an 11-minute standing ovation. The film stars Karla Sofía Gascón, Selena Gomez, and Zoe Saldaña, and follows a lawyer helping a cartel leader transition into the woman he dreams of being. The deal marks a significant investment by Netflix, which may push the film for awards consideration.