It was recently confirmed that Zoe Saldaña has become the highest-grossing actor of all time. So, how did she manage to get the impressive achievement?
The record was previously held by Scarlett Johansson, who is known for starring in various MCU films as Black Widow and other big-budget Hollywood movies, such as last year's Jurassic World Rebirth. Now, it's been surpassed by the Oscar-winning actress, who will likely retain the record in the foreseeable future.
Here's how Saldaña became the highest-grossing actor of all time.
Which Movies Made Zoe Saldaña the Highest-Grossing Actor of All Time?
According to The Numbers, Saldaña managed to take the record of being the highest-grossing actor of all time thanks to her starring roles in two major franchises.
The main credit goes to the Avatar trilogy, which all grossed more than a billion dollars worldwide at the box office. As we all know, she plays the lead role of Neytiri and is considered to be the driving force/heart of the story of all films so far.
Fire and Ash's ongoing box office run helped Saldaña take the record recently and cement her status as the highest-grossing actor of all time. So far, the film has grossed $1.23 billion worldwide.
With two more Avatar films on their way in the coming years, Saldaña will likely retain the record for some time, assuming that they will also gross more than $1 billion at the box office.
Another main contributor to Saldaña's achievement is her previous stint as Gamora in the MCU. Since she starred in the Guardians of the Galaxy trilogy and was part of the last two Avengers movies, it helped her become a global box office star and add to the numbers to make her the highest-grossing.
In addition, the Star Trek franchise, where she starred as Uhura, was also cited as a contributor to her record.
Overall, Saldaña’s films have amassed more than $15.47 billion worldwide. In comparison, Johansson's numbers are currently at $15.40 billion.
What Does Zoe Saldaña Think of Her Recent Box Office Record?
In her recent post on Instagram, Saldaña shared her reaction to the confirmation that she is now the highest-grossing actor of all time. She thanked her fans for the support and those who helped her achieve the 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."
Specifically, Saldaña namedropped James Cameron "for believing my potential, for seeing something in me that I have not always seen in myself, and for challenging me to always rise to the occasion. Your faith, your guidance and your vision, they shape not only these films, but me as an artist."
"Your unwavering support, passion, and loyalty are the true foundation of this milestone," the actress concluded in her message.
"None of this exists without you showing up time and time again with open hearts and enthusiasm. This accomplishment belongs to all of us, and I’m deeply grateful and profoundly humbled. And may the next record breaker be another woman!"
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