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Zoe Saldaña Becomes Highest-Grossing Actor of All Time

1/20/2026

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Zoe Saldaña (American actress) becomes the highest-grossing actor of all time, surpassing Scarlett Johansson (American actress), after Avatar: Fire and Ash grossed over $1.3 billion.
Saldaña's career earnings rise to about $16.86 billion, while Johansson's reach about $16.44 billion.
Col in Jost (SNL co-host) humorously suggested combining their box-office totals.
Saldaña expressed gratitude in an Instagram video, thanking directors and fans for their support.
She hopes the next record-breaker will be a woman.

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Zoe Saldaña (American actress) becomes the highest-grossing actor of all time, surpassing Scarlett Johansson (American actress), after Avatar: Fire and Ash grossed over $1.3 billion.
Saldaña's career earnings rise to about $16.86 billion, while Johansson's reach about $16.44 billion.
Col in Jost (SNL co-host) humorously suggested combining their box-office totals.
Saldaña expressed gratitude in an Instagram video, thanking directors and fans for their support.
She hopes the next record-breaker will be a woman.