Since appearing on our screens alongside Britney Spears in ‘Crossroads’ (2002), Zoe Saldaña has come a long way in Hollywood.
Saldaña started her career by paying homage to her past in 'Center Stage' (2000), a drama that followed a group of young students at the American Ballet Academy in New York. Since then she has appeared in a string of major franchises, including 'Pirates of the Caribbean,’ ‘Star Trek,’ ‘Avatar,’ and 'Guardians of the Galaxy.’ However, it was her role in the controversial 2024 musical thriller ‘Emilia Pérez’ that won her an Oscar in the category of Best Supporting Actress.
Now, let’s take a look back at those franchise-favorite roles that got her to where she is today.