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Zoe Saldana Becomes Second-Highest-Grossing Actor Ever

1/3/2026

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Zoe Saldana (actress) has surpassed Samuel L. Jackson to become the second-highest-grossing actor of all time, with $15.042 billion in global box office earnings.
The milestone follows the release of Avatar: Fire and Ash, which contributed to her box office totals.
Her roles in the Avatar saga and the Marvel Cinematic Universe place her just behind Scarlett Johansson, who has $15.401 billion.

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Zoe Saldana (actress) has surpassed Samuel L. Jackson to become the second-highest-grossing actor of all time, with $15.042 billion in global box office earnings.
The milestone follows the release of Avatar: Fire and Ash, which contributed to her box office totals.
Her roles in the Avatar saga and the Marvel Cinematic Universe place her just behind Scarlett Johansson, who has $15.401 billion.