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Zoe Saldaña Overtakes Scarlett Johansson as Top-Grossing Actress of All Time

Her ascent reflects Avatar: Fire and Ash’s global earnings that lifted her career total to about $15.47 billion.

Overview

  • Industry tracker The Numbers now credits Saldaña with roughly $15.47 billion in cumulative worldwide grosses, edging Johansson for the No. 1 spot.
  • Avatar: Fire and Ash has collected about $1.232 billion globally as of January 11, according to Box Office Mojo, providing the immediate boost.
  • The reported lead over Johansson is narrow at about $69 million, leaving the ranking sensitive to ongoing receipts and database updates.
  • Saldaña has roles in the three highest-grossing films ever and is the first actress to appear in four movies that each surpassed $2 billion worldwide.
  • She acknowledged the milestone in an Instagram video and her franchise-heavy résumé spans Avatar, Marvel’s Guardians of the Galaxy and Star Trek, alongside a 2025 Oscar win for Emilia Pérez.