Zoe Saldaña, the highest-grossing film actress of all time, reveals shutting outside advice helped

With four movies in the $2 billion club, Zoe Saldaña knows exactly how hard it is to trust your gut against outside advice. While attending the 2026 TIME100 Gala in New York, the actress shared the raw reality behind her biggest career swings. Whether stepping into massive blockbusters like 'Avatar' or chasing intense dramatic roles like 'Emilia Pérez', Saldaña revealed facing tough moments where she felt "forced to say no" and how ignoring the safe route and trusting herself proved to be the best decision she could have made.