Zoe Saldaña Reveals What to Expect from Avatar: The Way of Water | The Tonight Show

Zoe Saldaña talks about starring in Avatar: The Way of Water and Guardians of the Galaxy, what her sons think of the roles she has starred in and meeting James Cameron for the first time.
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[@tfcdskyrdt8809]

Don’t forget she was also in pirates of the Caribbean, another blockbuster for its time. All the high grossing movies she’s in it, great actor.

[@jsphat81]

Her talent was wasted in that movie. She should've been given a much bigger role.

[@danish5332]

wow, didn't realize that! what was her role in it?

[@Akuvision2011]

@@minatozaki5764 wait, wasnt that Craigs Moneypenny?

[@alexisvarte6822]

@@danish5332 Anamaria in the first movie

[@sostovotori0554]

Star Trek also.

[@TDItaly98]

You know a guest is good when Jimmy lets them speak freely. I wanted this interview to be 1 hour long

[@cet4505]

@Skinny Bob girl what 😭

[@kbanghart]

Everyone can speak freely.

[@keishawee6909]

you also know the host is good when the guest feels comfortable to speak freely

[@nooraisha]

Zoe is not aged, she's stunning on every moment.

[@karalynnlovison1998]

Lucky damn, she’s got beautiful skin

[@timothyjarrett1960]

so she iiiiis a robot🤔🧐

[@jayb.2649]

I see the age a bit but make no mistake she gets finer .

[@RhetoricalMuse]

Black don't crack, brown don't frown and yellow is mellow

[@Fandomonium456]

@Go to sleep b*tch!!! swollen..?

[@demacto13]

Even to this day I feel like Zoe is still not taken seriously as an actor by some people, maybe because she has done predominantly big budget films that she somehow isn't talked about enough by film critics. I love Zoe a ton, she has left a big mark on the film industry and still does it so beautifully.

[@visions_of_noah]

Oh trust me, big budget films are talked about plenty but I agree that she’s kinda underrated

[@phyzyc6765]

Understandable bc superhero films can disconnect the audience from your skills as an actor. They see your character and not you. Zoe needs a drama film that does well so we can see what she got

[@chriskelly1654]

I bet if she goes Columbiana on the haters they’ll take her serious then

[@leila5455]

@@chriskelly1654 ColOmbiana

[@jedijones]

Probably because you can't see her real face in her two most famous roles.

[@phajejekly8922]

her acting and her body language in Avatar is crazy good. theres no other actress who could do her part in Avatar

[@whitedevil2]

sure there is. probably thousands would have been just as good. but she was the one they wanted the most.

[@chriscunningham8703]

Or all of them!

[@whaldoxd3295]

@@whitedevil2 stop nobody could replace her

[@ikenzz]

@@chriscunningham8703 I don't think anyone would get better than the scream she made when the tree was burned in 1 or when she screamed the same way, I felt Neytiri's pain, when she cries it's magical, as if it were so within character, it seems that she manages to fit her role so special

[@mona6735]

@@whitedevil2 lmao bffr 💀

[@Lina_8805]

Zoe stars in one of the biggest movies of the last 20 years like Avatar ,Guardians of the Galaxy,Avengers,Star Trek even Colombiana was a hit.She is so talented and down to earth .

[@alessiaisasleep4193]

don't forget the first Pirates of the caribbean, such an underrated queen!

[@VictorianEvening]

And her new Netflix show From Scratch!

[@bombappetit]

Officer Torrez in The Terminal. Depicted as a Trekkie, ended up in Star Trek.

[@Edgarto156]

I forgot about Colombiana! ‘Twas great

[@Rollinjoint]

Colombiana was a gem

[@peonynlilac]

When she talks, the world stops and listen with a smile on the face. Love Zoe so much!!

[@ernand3352]

Calm down

[@mona6735]

@@ernand3352 you calm down and go touch some grass

[@monicaoh8696]

Zoe is such an amazing human being, and I love that she is so humble about all her achievements

[@ktk2008]

Shaddup, you act like you know her 🤡

[@mejohn101]

amazing human being? thats up there.

[@paullecourtois8856]

@@ktk2008 shaddup hater

[@ktk2008]

Look the fruit even spelled "shaddup" the same way....go 🖕yourself

[@paullecourtois8856]

@@ktk2008 lmaoo being so pissed in life for nothing it's actually funny . Go back in your kennel, we're not going to bark for you to understand

[@zoranbl1990]

She is such a lovable woman, natural, stunning, has this amazing energy. I love her so much.

[@rynr20]

She is literally one of the best actresses I've seen. She is just everything an actor should be. I love her as much

[@zodspeed]

Gamora, Uhura, Neytiri… she is the queen of space

[@Rocky357]

Yep

[@tsohgallik]

That definitely the path 😂🔥 She would lines around the Con for MeetnGreet unless that's not a thing

[@BlimpMcGee]

She's so down to earth and wholesome

[@KamInBim]

I really loved her in From Scratch. That series was beautiful.

[@berto3745]

I love every single movie she’s been in... She’s the best!!!

[@Anamnesis]

Zoe is so awesome she can even age in reverse. 💙

[@JasonXBeats]

Makeup homey

[@AVTR]

You are everywhere my man ;)

[@Faruq959]

@@JasonXBeats black don't crack rich and movie star that's a plus

[@gardinegelinrivert3625]

Cute comment 💕🌼

[@shaymayhello]

Loved her ever since she was in 'Center Stage'. You can tell she is passionate about her craft as an actress. Beautiful.

[@user-lk3gn4dn9o]

What a joy she is. She's so lovely and likeable.

[@stephenbogle6595]

I absolutely, whole heartedly ,adore her !! Definitely a terrific actress and just a great person all around !! Go Zoe 💙

[@AVTR]

Zoe is a timeless beauty and I can't wait to see her performance.

[@oknicko6576]

I met her in Providence while she was filming for the set of “Infinite Polar Bear” and she sounds as down to earth as she did back then! I’m proud to be Dominican because of this gal

[@risiateb]

Great storyteller. Beautiful heart as well. Congratulations Ms Zoe!

[@jeremysmith9694]

Yeah I can almost see her heart

[@TheClosetRatchet]

Awwww I love her. Seeing her in Drumline like 20 years ago I knew she was a star. She stuck out like a sore thumb, she’s such an incredible actress.

[@valerie4912]

I just finished watching her in From Scratch. Brilliant actress! Phenomenal at her craft ❤👏

[@nin528zoudo]

Zoe’s message is so powerful. It reminds us that beautiful things can happen at any moment. I love the way she shows gratitude ❤

[@oliviamaelovick]

Zoe is an incredible actress , I am so excited to watch part 2

[@louisberry4403]

Zoe is such a sweetie, talent, and timeless beauty. Can't wait to see her back as Neytiri And Gamora In Avatar: The Way Of Water And Guardians Of The Galaxy Vol 3.

[@pops3288]

I was able to work with her back in my acting days around 2009. I had a small part and worked with her on an independent project. she was professional and focused all the way through the scene. This was before she blew up with Avatar and Star Trek. I had the pleasure of working with many stars in my career. Been thinking about jumping back in…..

[@IndianMofo]

Dreams do feel real sometimes

[@phyzyc6765]

how do i get in the industry?

[@pops3288]

@@phyzyc6765 I started out as a background actor to develop on set etiquette and learn the ropes. Then used that to build a resume and find my way to an agent. You have to get an agent to be reputable. Then, if your agent is good, you will get auditions. Every one of them is important no matter how small the role. Build a professional reputation with casting directors even if you don’t get the part. Strong headshots are a must! You don’t have to break the bank, just look professionally done. I took my own at one point and was still able to audition and booked a few roles with them. Good luck!

[@pops3288]

@@IndianMofo I’m sorry you haven’t woke up to realize them yet…

[@phyzyc6765]

@@pops3288 thank you so much

[@abhishekgoswami69]

Not 2, but 3 of the top movies, only actor in the whole movie industry to achieve this milestone🔥🔥

[@DCampusano1]

If Hollywood had a hall of fame, she’d surely be in it.

[@Zuria_M]

Her laugh is masterpiece! 💙

[@talay2005]

Yea, I love it! 😍

[@kassy1806]

I loved Jimmy’s line of questioning in this interview! All the questions I would want to ask her too haha

[@kathleenabigail8613]

Y'all this woman is 45 years old 😯 I had to google her to make sure it was the same actress from Crossroads because she looks so young 🥲She literally looks the same as when I was a kid. It amazes me how humble and sweet she is too like, wtf. She acts like this is her first big role but she has quite literally, quote "appeared in three of the five highest-grossing films of all time, a feat not achieved by any other performer." That's insane and hardly matches her demeanor. You know someone has a strong spirit when they can resist the temptation of having a big ego. We love you Zoe.

[@tsenam3247]

No one can stop this box office hurricane to become the highest grossing film ever in the history of cinemas👌👌👌this gonna b unstoppable at box office💓💓💓

[@gbsep19]

Zoe's soo likeable, that last minute brought me to tears. I loved Neytiri when i was 7 and i will love her in 2 weeks -I'M SO EXCITED

[@jsphat81]

The fact that she is so humble makes her even more beautiful! Our beautiful Zoe, inside and out. The pride of Queens and D.R.

[@Ahmad-mu3ls]

that was one of the most historic moment interviews on this show.

[@anthonyd507]

I feel her when she says “it’s all about water”. As a scuba freak and marine biologist by trade, along with Avatar and the planet pandora. Can’t wait!!!

[@NellieKAdaba]

Nice

[@samuelm.e8778]

Even though Zoe Zeldana is in a lot of blockbuster films, I feel like she’s still not talked about enough. She’s such a beautiful, humble, talented actress. And plus she’s Latina ;)

[@neilsant1194]

Her skin & bone structure is like 20yrs old my gosh. Super Blessed.

[@Gaburiero]

Zoe Saldaña could do a movie with Thandiwe Newton as her sister. Two gorgeous, fierce and talented actresses!

[@christineventura3670]

My former neighbor is her stunt double for Gamora! And she said Zoe was the sweetest she’s ever met!

[@charoleawood]

I first saw Zoe in Center Stage, still a great movie! And she's great in it.

[@agirlgirl2244]

Me too. I loved that movie. She’s awesome.

[@gvue4396]

Even though she is literally in the biggest film of all time, she is still humble

[@willzyx23]

*biggest films She is in 4 of the 6 highest grossing movies worldwide. And once Avatar 2 surpasses Titanic soon, she will be in all 3 of the highest grossing movies.

[@stevenwhite3.1415]

I love and admire her. What a wonderful woman.

[@NeddyMontz]

Can’t wait to watch Avatar: The Way of Water, and Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 🙌🙌🙌 Zoe was phenomenal as Neytiri and Gamora 👏👏👏👏👏

[@cinematicgoodness7325]

Zoe Saldana ages like fine wine-- she only gets better and better through time.

[@jhonjoseph7664]

Such an humble woman.

[@simplysie4]

She's so great at what she does and yet still underrated. I have loved her since Center Stage!

[@geoffreyfeinberg9792]

She's the the current Sci-fi queen of major franchises. Can't wait for the next Avatar. I've waited a long time for this movie.

[@jonaswoolverton7736]

It’s a great film. I was on edge the entire time. Zoe Saldaña is phenomenal.

[@12345621793]

Jimmy is one of the best host....He is always respectful with his guest and tries his best to make them comfortable...

[@alecrobb7872]

Could u love Zoe anymore man, beautiful, funny and talented 👏👏

[@ralph1270]

#zoesaldaña is already a movie legend❣️ Sky’s the limit for her from this point on‼️

[@pranavchadha1405]

Now water too

[@anailujonakat]

Does she sleep in ice? I mean🤯 the woman hasn’t aged a day 😱 beautiful human being and insanely talented woman! 👏🏼

[@lolyx9133]

Talent is on her left hand!! Beautiful lady with a beautiful heart!!

[@deakensomoza3305]

Zoe Saldaña was going to Pixar Animation Studio, Zoe Saldaña wants to perform Fantastic Beasts and Zoe Saldaña is gonna be in PAW Patrol: The Mighty Movie.

[@GymAndSun]

Zoe is always so pretty and fierce, whether natural, green or blue

[@AlexOtten44]

I love how she mentioned Alita: Battle Angel.

[@DillonTylerCrawley]

Zoe Saldana had a Great Singing Voice I'd like to see her play Live Action Disney Tiana from Princess And The Frog

[@jakubvanglesh156]

She looks absolutely amazing for her age(yes I know she's 44) but still.

[@voguehaven5154]

black don't crack

[@Clauft]

She is just a joy to watch!! What an amazing woman!

[@vjoon_74]

1:22 dang that laugh was so much like how neytiri laughs. I found it surprising because I thought she had to create a laugh to suit her character but seems like it’s her natural one

[@instrumentally5986]

She’s one of the best actresses out there

[@katelyncalvo]

she’s going through her renaissance era and I fucking love it

[@jamespittman]

I like Zoe Saldana she is a great actress.😁

[@space3555]

THIS WOMAN AGED LIKE WINE WOW!!!! 🍷

[@lances2424]

She recently said she didn’t like doing franchises because she felt handcuffed and couldn’t challenge herself acting wise. Now she’s doing Avatar 2 with 3 and 4 already done and James Cameron says he wants to do 7.

[@robertmortimer8288]

A beautiful and talented actress!

[@BenNgo]

This dress needs it's own bodyguard. Stunning.

[@LaPamparaPlay]

I love Zoe, what a genuine actrizz

[@jc1887]

I love her imitation of her mom 😆

[@brandagenius9663]

Zoe still looks good. I love her movies. I can’t wait to see Avatar 2

[@biabia6610]

Always have and always will love Zoe 🖤

[@avakjak]

She is so humbled and so so beautiful

[@aprilfeiloaiga]

Someone just give her an Oscar 2x she’s very talented.

[@connormetoyer7068]

The queen of sci-fi! Love her!!

[@geomantilla]

This woman deserves it all ❤️

[@NamarieValimar]

Damn I am in love with this women. Couldn’t imagine anyone else playing Neytiri. So exited for The Way of Water!!

[@contemporaryape]

My god.. She is breathtaking..

[@Mamby]

She's so genuine

[@bettinico]

I saw Avatar 2 and absolutely loved it so I watched the first one again before I go back to the cinemas and watch the 2nd one once more. I forgot how amazing even the first one was. Zoe did so good and I can't believe how great these movies are

[@Unlocked8]

She is so so beautiful inside and out and where do we begin to speak on the talented woman she is. . 🙌🏾⭐️✨🌟⭐️🙌🏾

[@Bit2bi]

She is the perfect actress for neytiri! I Love Avatar 💙

[@Bigchilezlife]

Love Avatar!! 😍

[@connorpike23]

Haven't seen the first one

[@NM-ue8on]

@@connorpike23 watch it BROOO

[@jahnoyawalker4227]

@@connorpike23 good for you👏. You want to be different so bad.

[@fabriciocastelozeta4335]

Yes 💙

[@amigoz3201]

She is perfect actress!!! Love from bottom to heaven❤

[@raulmartinez5408]

She’s DOMINICAN 💪🏻🥰

[@jonathanfunnell4167]

I LOVE ZOE SALDANA WITH ALL MY HEART AND I ALWAYS WILL SUCH A WONDERFUL WONDERFUL WONDERFUL ACTRESS AND WOMAN

[@xiKeepItRealx]

She has 3 kids and looks like after all these years?!? God bless her she's gorgeous 😍 ❤️

[@minhahchavez7131]

Minute 4:13 shows that she did not fake her laugh in Avatar! ❤️

[@benmorrison7049]

Zoe is really beautiful and has a great personality!!

[@adythomaz]

She's so beautiful and talented! She nails all the characters she plays.

[@edgars00789]

Zoe is so amazing love her I thank her so much for bringing Avatar to life of her character I wish I could meet James Cameron in person he is my mentor and hero.

[@purcorean]

she is just sooooo lovely!

[@eugeniaperry4278]

She don’t even need makeup ❤

[@danielaugust5084]

Shes in the two highest grossing movies of all time. pretty awesome!

[@sharaitx8014]

Her smile was so accurately described in the avatar its amazing

[@uniturtlep6018]

i love her so much omg shes so real i wanna meet her so bad 😭

[@blackcitroenlove]

Um, she sang the living hell out of The Songcord. What a tremendous voice and acting talent. You should have had her sing it.

[@GMeza-cy5xv]

If we could choose someone to represent the beauty of the planet 🌎 that would be Zoe

[@Ellie_100]

Congratulations to her and the team!!! Well deserved!!!

[@AlexandelHowl]

I love Zoe 😍so proud of her.