Zoe Saldaña, 1978
Actors · June 19, 1978
Zoe Saldaña
★ HOW OLD IS ZOE SALDAÑA?
Zoe Saldaña is 48 years old, born June 19, 1978 in United States · Gemini.
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About
Zoe Saldaña built a record as the highest-grossing actor in history, anchoring blockbuster franchises that defined three decades of cinema. Born in the US on June 19, 1978, she trained as a dancer before breaking into acting with a guest role on Law & Order in 1999. Her breakthrough arrived as Nyota Uhura in the Star Trek reboot (2009) and Neytiri in Avatar (2009–present), followed by Gamora across five Marvel Cinematic Universe films starting with Guardians of the Galaxy (2014). She won an Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress for her role as a lawyer in the French musical Emilia Pérez. A Gemini, she channels the sign's adaptive energy across comedy, action, sci-fi, and prestige drama.
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Biography
Zoë Yadira Saldaña-Perego, known professionally as Zoe Saldaña, is an American actress born June 19, 1978. She holds the distinction of being the highest-grossing actor in history and has accumulated major accolades: an Academy Award, a BAFTA Award, two Critics Choice Awards, a Golden Globe Award, a SAG Award, and a Cannes Film Festival Award. Time magazine named her one of the 100 most influential people in the world in 2023.
A trained dancer, Saldaña began her acting career in 1999 with a guest role on Law & Order and made her film debut in Center Stage (2000) as a ballet dancer. She gained early recognition opposite Britney Spears in Crossroads (2002) and in Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl (2003). Her breakthrough came as Nyota Uhura in the Star Trek reboot film series (2009–2016) and as Neytiri in James Cameron's Avatar film series (2009–present). She portrayed Gamora across five Marvel Cinematic Universe films, beginning with Guardians of the Galaxy (2014). Beyond franchises, she has starred in Death at a Funeral (2010), Colombiana (2011), Out of the Furnace (2013), Missing Link (2019), and The Adam Project (2022). For her role as a lawyer in the French musical crime film Emilia Pérez, she won the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress. On television, she starred in the Netflix miniseries From Scratch (2022) and the Paramount+ spy series Lioness (2023–present). As a singer, she has performed original songs for the Avatar film series.
As an actor, Saldaña performs live on set, records dialogue, and embodies diverse characters across film and television. A Gemini born in June, she displays the sign's trademark versatility—shifting fluidly between sci-fi epics, indie dramas, and action thrillers. Her life-path number of 5 underscores her adaptability and drive toward freedom and change across roles.
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Before Fame
Saldaña trained as a dancer before transitioning to acting, launching her career in 1999 with a guest role on Law & Order. Her film debut came in Center Stage (2000), where she played a ballet dancer, drawing on her dance background. She gained early attention opposite Britney Spears in the road film Crossroads (2002) and in Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl (2003), positioning herself as a rising supporting player before her breakthrough in major franchise work.
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Trivia
- The highest-grossing actor in history—a record anchored by her roles in Avatar, Star Trek, and the Marvel Cinematic Universe.
- Named one of the 100 most influential people in the world by Time magazine in 2023.
- Trained as a dancer before becoming an actor, and later performed original songs for the Avatar film series.
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Numerology
LIFE-PATH NUMBER
The Free Spirit
Restless and adventurous. Zoe Saldaña reinvent often: new sounds, new platforms, new cities. Expect career pivots over decades.
★ ALL LIFE-PATH 5 CELEBS →★ ASTROLOGY
Birthday compatibility
By Chinese zodiac — san-he trine for best matches, opposing pair for the most friction-prone.
HIGHLY COMPATIBLE
- Hunter SchaferTiger · 1998
- Dylan WangTiger · 1998
- Kerris DorseyTiger · 1998
- Emily FairnTiger · 1998
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CHALLENGING
- Rae Lil BlackRat · 1996
- Yung Gravy
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Frequently asked
- How old is Zoe Saldaña?
- Zoe Saldaña is 48 years old (born June 19, 1978).
- When is Zoe Saldaña's birthday?
- Zoe Saldaña was born on June 19, 1978.
- What is Zoe Saldaña's zodiac sign?
- Zoe Saldaña is a Gemini, born June 19, 1978.
- What is Zoe Saldaña's Chinese zodiac sign?
- Zoe Saldaña was born in 1978, the year of the Earth Horse.
- Where is Zoe Saldaña from?
- Zoe Saldaña is from United States.
- What does Zoe Saldaña do?
- Zoe Saldaña is a actor.
- Is Zoe Saldaña still alive?
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