Zoe Saldaña Becomes Highest-Grossing Actor in Film History
Actress Zoe Saldaña has officially become the highest-grossing actor in cinema history, surpassing Scarlett Johansson with a worldwide box office total exceeding $15.47 billion. This historic milestone is largely attributed to her roles in major franchises such as Avatar, Star Trek, Guardians of the Galaxy, and Avengers. The achievement coincides with her recent Academy Award win for Emilia Pérez. Despite this professional peak, Saldaña maintains a grounded perspective, noting that her three sons remain unimpressed by her fame and avoid watching her films due to their violent content. She credits her husband, Marco Perego-Saldaña, for his unwavering support and celebration of her success. Currently, Saldaña is taking a deliberate break from intense filming schedules to focus on family life, mental well-being, and creative writing. She reflects on the significance of this record as a woman of color and daughter of immigrants, expressing joy that the title is held by a woman while acknowledging the transient nature of such achievements. This profile is part of the 2026 TIME100 list of influential people.
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Zoe Saldaña Becomes Highest-Grossing Actor in Film History
Actress Zoe Saldaña has officially become the highest-grossing actor in cinema history, surpassing Scarlett Johansson with a worldwide box office total exceeding $15.47 billion. This historic milestone is largely attributed to her roles in major franchises such as Avatar, Star Trek, Guardians of the Galaxy, and Avengers. The achievement coincides with her recent Academy Award win for Emilia Pérez. Despite this professional peak, Saldaña maintains a grounded perspective, noting that her three sons remain unimpressed by her fame and avoid watching her films due to their violent content. She credits her husband, Marco Perego-Saldaña, for his unwavering support and celebration of her success. Currently, Saldaña is taking a deliberate break from intense filming schedules to focus on family life, mental well-being, and creative writing. She reflects on the significance of this record as a woman of color and daughter of immigrants, expressing joy that the title is held by a woman while acknowledging the transient nature of such achievements. This profile is part of the 2026 TIME100 list of influential people.
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