Zoe Saldana Biography
Early Life
Born in New Jersey, Zoe Saldana's life took an unfortunate turn when her father died during her childhood. She moved to the Dominican Republic, where she honed her ballet skills at ECOS Espacio de Danza Academy. Returning to Queens for high school, she quickly transitioned to performing with Faces theater and the New York Youth Theater.
Career Breakthrough
Zoe's acting breakthrough came with a 1999 appearance on 'Law & Order.' In 2000, she made her film debut in 'Center Stage', playing a dancer. Her repertoire grew through roles in 'Crossroads' and 'Pirates of the Caribbean.' She achieved sci-fi stardom in 2009 with leading roles in 'Star Trek' and 'Avatar.'
Superhero
Saldana found massive success in the Marvel Cinematic Universe as Gamora in both 'Guardians of the Galaxy' and 'Avengers.' Further showcasing her range, she appeared in Netflix's 'The Adam Project,' and led the cast in the espionage series 'Special Ops: Lioness.' Her films accumulated over $14 billion at the box office, standing as one of the highest-grossing female film actors.
Personal Life and Advocacy
Zoe Saldana navigated high-profile relationships with Keith Britton and Bradley Cooper before marrying Marco Perego in 2013. She is a mother of three: Bowie, Cy, and Zen. Living with Hashimoto's disease, she follows a gluten-free and dairy-free diet. Her digital platform, BESE, elevates Latino narratives. She maintains a low profile outside of acting. In 2018, she was honored with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame and has become active in advocacy projects like the VoteRiders campaign.