Meet Highest-Grossing Actor: Hollywood biggie Zoe Saldana has now officially become the ‘highest-grossing actor of all time’ after the success of James Cameron-starrer Avatar: Fire and Ash. Zoe featured in 3 highest-grossing films of all time — Avatar (2009), Avatar: The Way of Water (2022) and also 2019’s ‘Avengers: Endgame’. Zoe also starred in Avengers: Infinity War which released in 2018, earning $2 billion globally.
Zoe Saldana’s Net Worth
According to Stylecaster, Zoe Saldana earned $4 million for the first Avatar movie and her salary doubled for the sequel to $8 million. However, her earnings for Avatar: Fire and Ash has been disclosed yet. As per Celebrity Net Worth, Zoe Saldaña’s net worth is a whopping $60 million as of 2025.
She posted a video to social media expressing her gratitude to all those who helped her achieve this milestone. “I just want to express my sincerest gratitude for the extraordinary journey that has led me to become the highest-grossing film actor of all time today. An achievement made possible entirely, entirely by the incredible franchises and the collaborators that I have been fortunate enough to be a part of, to every director who placed their trust in me, ” she said.
About Zoe Saldana’s Professional Journey
Zoe Saldana is known for her work in science fiction and superhero films. The actress has featured in four of the seven highest-grossing films of all time, including the top three (Avatar, Avengers: Endgame, and Avatar: The Way of Water). Her films have grossed more than $15 billion worldwide and, as of 2026, she is the highest-grossing lead actor of all time. Her accolades include an Academy Award, a BAFTA Award, 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.
She kickstarted her acting career in 1999 with Law & Order where she featured in a cameo.