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'From Scratch' on Netflix: Zoe Saldana confesses her kids are the secret behind anti-aging

'It's like Benjamin Button, I'll take that as a compliment,' says Zoe Saldana when she is asked about the secret behind her good skin

Fall is approaching which means snuggle season is almost here and what goes best with cuddling? Romantic movies or series. Netflix knows what your need is and thus it is coming out with a romantic comedy limited series to get you set up with a warm feeling for this upcoming fall season.  

'From Scratch' is an upcoming drama limited series of eight episodes created by Attica Locke and Tembi Locke based on Tembi Locke's memoir of the same name for Netflix. Attica Locke serves as the showrunner of the series, which stars Zoe Saldana in the focus. 'From Scratch' is all set to premiere on Friday, October 21, 2022. Saldana is also serving as an executive producer along with the creators, Attica Locke, and Tembi Locke. 'Legally Blonde's actress, Reese Witherspoon is an executive producer as well along with Lauren Neustadter, Richard Abate, Jermaine Johnson, and Will Rowbotham. Speaking of Saldana, scroll down to know more about the infamous actress who will be portrayed as a foreign exchange student as she falls in love with a chef.

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Who is Zoe Saldana?

The 44 year old actress was born in in Passaic, New Jersey.  She was raised bilingual, speaking English and Spanish. She has two sisters, Cisely and Mariel. Their father died in a vehicle wreck around her ninth birthday, and their mother moved with the children to the Dominican Republic.

Saldana discovered her love of dance in the Dominican Republic, then enrolled in the ECOS Espacio de Danza Academy studying forms of dance, but describes ballet as her passion. Once she told Vanity Fair she quit ballet because she did not "have the feet" and had too much pride and ambition to just be in the corps de ballet.

What was the kickstart of Zoe Saldana's career?

Saldana was a member of 'Faces' after her exposure in an episode of 'Law & Order' (titled 'Refuge, Part 2') in 1999. Saldama's first film role was in 'Center Stage' (2000), directed by Nicholas Hytner, about dancers at the fictitious American Ballet Academy in New York city. She appeared in the Britney Spears vehicle 'Crossroads' in 2002. Although the film earned negative reviews from critics, but was a box-office success.

However, after her struggling days Saldana achieved her career breakthrough with her work in numerous science fiction films, beginning in 2009 with her first of multiple appearances as Nyota Uhura in the 'Star Trek' film series and her first appearance as Neytiri in the 'Avatar' film series. She portrays Gamora in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, beginning with 'Guardians of the Galaxy' in 2014. The three movies that Saldana appeared in are three of the five highest-grossing films of all time ('Avatar', 'Avengers: Infinity War', and 'Avengers: Endgame'), a height not achieved by any other actor.

What is Zoe Saldana's networth?

According to Celebritynetworth, Zoe Saldana's net worth is of $35 million.

What are the social media handles of Zoe Saldana?

Zoe Saldana official social media accounts have a vast number of followers. Her Twitter account is under the username of @zoesaldana, and her verified Instagram page under the handle of @zoesaldana.

What is Zoe Saldana's anti-aging secret?

According to People, Zoe Saldana shared her best anti-aging secret with the outlet. The 44 year old actress said, "It's like Benjamin Button, I'll take that as a compliment." "I think having children keeps me out of trouble a lot," she continues. "I go to bed early. I eat better. I sleep longer sometimes. I'm back to sleeping."

Trailer

You can watch 'From Scratch's trailer below.