Zoe Saldana

Zoe Saldana is an American actress, born on June 19, 1978. She is best known for her roles in major science fiction franchises, including Avatar, where she portrays Neytiri, and the Guardians of the Galaxy series, where she plays Gamora. Saldana is also known for her portrayal of Uhura in the Star Trek reboot films.

Throughout her career, Zoe Saldana has become one of Hollywood's leading actresses, particularly known for her work in action-packed and visually groundbreaking films. In addition to her acting career, Saldana has been an advocate for various social causes and is involved in the film production company, Cinestar, which she co-founded.

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I'm very accepting with my age. It's like notches on your belt: experience, wisdom, and a different kind of beauty. There comes a day when you've become comfortable in your skin.

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I just want to be a part of great stories, whether I'm part of an amazing ensemble cast or I'm leading it or the antagonist or whatever.

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It takes a lot of courage to face up to things you can't do because we feed ourselves so much denial.

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Happiness is nothing but temporary moments here and there - and I love those. But I would be bored out of my mind if I were happy all the time.

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I'm so intrigued by women throughout history where the significance of what they were representing at that time is obscured by the fact a man saved them or they were prostitutes.

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Growing up, my dolls were doctors and on secret missions. I had Barbie Goes Rambo.

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I think as an American society, when we're paying too many taxes or dealing with war, we don't want to see sad things at the movies.

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Basically, there's not enough sex in movies, that's it. I'm trying to say it, people. I miss sex in movies because sex is natural, guns are not.

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People think of Latina women as being fiery and fierce, which is usually true. But I think the quality that so many Latinas possess is strength. I'm very proud to have Latin blood.

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To be seen and to be respected for my work and acknowledged as a true American Latina... means a lot to me.

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