Zoe Saldana Reacts to Becoming the Highest-Grossing Film Actor of All Time: “I’m Profoundly Humbled”

Published: Tuesday 13th Jan 2026 by Malik Davis

Zoe Saldaña is making major money moves and movie history along the way.

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As reported, the Oscar-winning star has been named the highest-grossing actor of all time at the worldwide box office.

According to movie industry data, films featuring Saldana in leading roles have collectively earned an estimated $15.47 billion globally, taking out the previous record holder, Scarlett Johansson, whose leading roles total approximately $15.40 billion.

The latest boost comes fromAvatar: Fire and Ash’, where Saldana helped the film generate $1.2 billion worldwide (as of time reported) thanks to her return as warrior “Neytiri” for the third time. 

Taking to Instagram on Tuesday evening (January 13), Zoe posted a video expressing her appreciation over reaching the historic milestone.

“I just want to express my sincerest gratitude for the extraordinary journey that has led me to become the highest-grossing film actor of all time today,” she said. “An achievement made possible entirely, entirely by the incredible franchises and the collaborators that I have been fortunate enough to be a part of, to every director who placed their trust in me.”

That’s not all she said. Click PLAY on the video below to hear her full statement.

 

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  1. 🐝 January 14, 2026

    Lol of course it would be this self-hating a** h**.

    Me no Black papi, I Latina, me no black…🤣

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