Zoe Saldaña on Avatar 3 and Shedding Light on Immigration in The Absence of Eden | The Tonight Show

Zoe Saldaña talks about getting her big break in a Burger King commercial when she was 19, getting randomly called to shoot scenes for Avatar 3 and her role in her husband, Marco Perego's, film The Absence of Eden.
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[@k.mccandies1505]

She's not only Gorgeous physically but also soulfully. Her voice is so pretty and calming 🥰!!!

[@traydaniel0403]

Can’t wait to check out Avatar 3. Congrats to Zoe for being the first actor to have 4 Movies make over $2 Billion at Box Office (Avatar, Avengers: Infinity War, Avengers: Endgame, and Avatar: The Way of Water)

[@zDiegoChz]

It will be 5 after avatar 3 comes out

[@freshoftheoven965]

Avatar way of Water was disappointing story was not it,james cameron is turning into ridley Scott after all the great movies they've done they need to retire, prometheus and covenant were not good ,it seems like Avatar is translating into those kind of movies

[@davidarjon2551]

​@@freshoftheoven965they must care a lot it's not like it became the third highest grossing film of all time🤔

[@maximerheault8349]

You can say whatever you want. Avatar 2 IMAX 3D was the best cinematic experience I've ever had. I agree the storyline was mid but the immersion was insane.

[@tyrellgrey6153]

She didn't make history because they re-released Avatar in theaters over and over again because it was annoying 💯

[@S.Shea2432]

Zoe is So Stunning, & talented, genuine, & down to earth. She, & her Husband make such a Beautiful couple. I Love Her So Much!! 💜💜

[@ddjackson04]

She's amazing

[@rezahasheminasab]

Zoe is really powerful. She was amazing on Lioness

[@Readit4Life_2Chron7_14]

I was frozen,.. breathless in my chair watching that clip....remembering my Mother & Father's struggles came flooding back to my consciousness. Ms. Saldana is a deep & beautiful soul and grace personified. Thank you.

[@soirese]

WOW, That short clip was so powerful, can't wait to see the movie. I've seen a lot of interviews of Zoe's and she is always so humble and kind and articulate. I love it when Jimmy lets his guests speak, he has a tendency to talk too much or change the subject too quickly.

[@Luminary-zt1xz]

It's great it looks like your personality

[@Miguel.925]

As a dominican 🇩🇴, I feel very proud of Zoe. That woman is very down to earth. 😊

[@trinistar1930]

I love her❤

[@livewithcarisha]

Clearly she’s black but ok

[@gloriabyas8088]

I never realized that Zoe was so passionate, intelligent, extremely articulate, and talented!

[@SupernaturalLove100]

She’s always been that way.

[@user-be7tc2bd6e]

Don't forget classy,patient,kind and knows how to speak and get her thoughts across. Black women in america are viewed quite negatively,plus she's one of the few black actresses in hollywood that're very successful and well paid.

[@acenetrodrigueztm2140]

Y de raíces dominicanas.

[@RoroCreation]

Bro! What you seen her in Columbiana, Star Trek, The Losers etc. She oozes class and intelligence in everything she touches. She’s a goddess !!!

[@Filminformer1984]

How are your brand new eyes and ears?

[@S.Shea2432]

Zoe, I Love your reponse to your Son when He was bullied for being a Nerd. One day He will see that being a Nerd is actually pretty Awesome!! 💜💜

[@user-yb7zw6zh4r]

She's dominican pure talent!

[@manaskumarbehera4965]

She is looking like a shiny star So beautiful Her jewellery is so adding the classic starry vibe Timelessly beautiful

[@sonchi203]

She is such a great actress. The movie clip gave me chills of how good she is.

[@sohilronagh286]

Zoe Saldaña is an amazing, extremely talanted and gifted actor. Every movies she's done, she brings 110%. This woman deserve an Oscar!

[@palomapraise]

For sure! I would’ve give an Oscar nomination for her performance in Avatar: The Way Of Water.

[@vishortridge]

And the most important thing is that she is a black LATINA and part Puerto Rican. Super talented! Orgullosa de tí hermana!

[@ijustwannabehappier-v4973]

She doesnt identify as black tho

[@jeremyrogers6871]

​@@ijustwannabehappier-v4973yes she does

[@jolenehurtado1363]

Orgullo Dominicano 🇩🇴

[@choklitfactory]

From Scratch is such a great film series. I still go back and watch. Excellent storytelling and Zoe was great. Not enough talk about this film …

[@cm2711]

This limited series broke me😭 She’s been part of so many amazing projects but this is probably my fave of hers

[@juliegonzales258]

I was like, people are punks. Why are they crying at this movie. Then I couldn't stop😢

[@till5520]

I'm a fan of hers since Colombiana. She's such a great actress and deserves all the success. Also can't believe this woman is 45 years old... simply stunning.🤯

[@majose7787]

Black don't crack, man! 😂

[@rajpunjabi5947]

I became a big fan of Zoe Saldana watching Columbiana. She keep proving me right. Love and best wishes for her 🤩🙏

[@jeremyricardogomezsantos1561]

Colombiana *

[@rajpunjabi5947]

@@jeremyricardogomezsantos1561 Thank you Sir!🙏

[@tomekajohnson1711]

Same

[@davidarjon2551]

Colombiana* from Colombia not Columbia

[@NineOneOneFx]

HUUUGE crush on this beautiful lady since Guess who. So genuine. 😍

[@temporaladvisor3958]

If The Absence of Eden is 1/10th as good as that clip, it will be a phenomenal movie. It's subject matter is something we all need to see.

[@xevious2501]

She so unique in that she's so removed from her cast roles in real life. Like you see her and don't think of her as Gamora from guardians or from Pirates , Avatar etc. She could walk in a mall and despite her attractive looks, few would id her as the grand Hollywood box office actress as she is.

[@pandagirl_05]

If you're a super Avatar fan, you'll recognize Neytiri in the Absence of Eden. Don't ever make Neytiri emotionally upset. 😅💙💙

[@daphuc1]

Lmao all I saw was Neytiri in the movie clip… and that last sentence might as well have been from avatar 😂

[@madisonwhovian943]

I noticed at the end of the clip she makes the same facial expression from her rampage scene on the boat in Way of Water. That's Neytiri! 😅

[@pandagirl_05]

@@madisonwhovian943 exactly! That's what I was comparing her scene to😂

[@sacredjasmine]

Um now this woman truly does not age. That’s not to say, aging is not a gift or a privilege, but I would like just a sprinkle of whatever magic or stardust she’s harnessed✨

[@user-wb3es8hz1d]

Humanity is so beautiful! Well done Zoe and Marco! ❤

[@mozygirl5529]

The Absence of Eden sounds like an amazing film truly I wish nothing but success for Zoe and her family

[@dancollins6171]

Zoe! Stunning and brilliant as always. Her onscreen performances always have a lot of heart ❤️

[@Trini4Life21]

She looks exactly the same in that commercial when she was 19. So beautiful and charming ❤❤

[@chakibnaji3395]

It’s so easy to love this young lady. Since the first time i saw her in the Stage Center movie.

[@patrickstevenson9775]

OMG she is so beautiful, talented, elegant and gracious! What a true lady!

[@jhanaharris8849]

She is so elegant and intelligent

[@robertaprata19]

She is so cool and beautiful. Such an excellent actress.

[@NellieKAdaba]

True

[@LuisVhieira]

Her movie "colombiana" was amazing ❤

[@AngelMVega-qh3uf]

This Lady is such a talented, bright actress. I love her work, I really do 👏👏👏

[@Victoriasmiles-kv]

By looking at the thumbnail I thought it was Jada Smith for a second 😂

[@user-xo8zs5jq5j]

Her last scene gave me the chills .. great job!

[@nadiaprokopenko8746]

Zoe is so amazing! Thanks for inviting and telling us about this movie! ❤

[@priscillakp991]

So unique and organic. Love you Zoe

[@joannejohnson7006]

Zoe is a beautiful soul Thank you Jimmy

[@traydaniel0403]

Let’s not forget: Ariana Greenblatt, who played Young Gamora in Avengers: Infinity War, became another actor to have 2 movies make over Billion dollars at Box Office (Avengers: Infinity Wars & Barbie) Imagine if Zoe Saldana could play Ariana’s mother in the future

[@theryanreynoldsfan3674]

You got that the wrong way Ariana Greenblatt as Zoe's daughter

[@theryanreynoldsfan3674]

I'd like it more like if Ariana would play either Jessica Alba's daughter (like Valeria Richards from Fantastic Four) Or Michelle Rodriguez's daughter (If her character from Fast and the Furious had one)

[@traydaniel0403]

@@theryanreynoldsfan3674Thank you. That’s exactly what I meant. I edited it out and fixed it 👍🏽

[@alliceson6464]

She is so well spoken I love Zoe Saldana❤

[@oicsaywhat]

So talented and so humble love her

[@robertbeech8210]

Zoe is my favourite actor. Thanks Jimmy.

[@nishadhongde3934]

She is zeenat Aman of Hollywood❤❤❤

[@silentreactor97]

Avatar 1 & 2 is masterclass in Visual Effects, breathtaking movies!

[@ddjackson04]

Love this woman!!! She's iconic!

[@djish3223]

What an amazing human being. So down to earth. ❤

[@1andonlytoonkid]

I definitely remember that Burger King commercial with her in it.✌️

[@javiruiz8365]

Wow!! She really said it so eloquently! ❤❤

[@imqsqs]

this woman always comes across as ingenuine

[@seeingisbelieving879]

She is so effin awesome. Representing 🇩🇴 republic with honor!!

[@XtianJade]

One of my favorite actors to watch and listen to. I've been a fan since Center Stage. More power to you!

[@carol2sweets928]

Same loved that movie

[@user-oe9gy4nl7c]

Me and my son love her all the way from avengers she’s so beautiful

[@jolenehurtado1363]

Orgullo Dominicano 🇩🇴

[@ETT-ABP-OEF09]

Love ❤️ this New Yorker/Caribbean Woman, one of my Favorites actress of all times. #Latin-princess

[@Koku-From-The-Gold-Coast]

I just love her. Period.

[@dcard708]

Her heels!!! 😍

[@prophit407]

Best interview I've seen in a while

[@abdulrahim2540]

I didn’t know she’s from Queens she’s so pretty 🤩

[@pamelacastro2348]

She’s my favorite actress❤❤❤

[@parissmith2190]

MY FAVORITE ACTOR I LOVE HER😭😭😭😭😭

[@BlvckJack]

ZOE ZALDAÑA TE QUIEROO!! 🔥♥️🇺🇸🇩🇴

[@blah__]

i looove her so much

[@albertlohia3229]

My first movie of her was Drumline with Nick Cannon.

[@adeking88]

Man, I love looking at this woman’s face.

[@LeoRichVids]

She's the real Zoe from the block. I love Zoe!

[@raybueno1901]

I do remember that commercial 2 burger for the price of 1 I do, tu sabe klk la hoya estaba fuerte. hahahahahah

[@lori_marie]

She has such a pretty smile

[@raulvillalobos27]

So beautiful, so talented!!❤

[@teacher266]

She's just awesome! 👏 👏 👏

[@talisha5863]

What a beauty, inside & out🌺👸🏽

[@edgarcastillo1753]

Is anyone not gonna talk about how she is also from The Book Of Life played as Maria Posada

[@somebodyto2]

and she's in the amazing show Special Ops:Lioness, which i hope it will get season 2, she's astounding in everything!

[@michaelmontano919]

That lady does NOT age!!!!! How awesome.

[@melemelstl]

Always alway always loved Zoe Saldaña

[@Rmer716]

I never realized she was so smart and classy.

[@NR1991b]

That clip was powerful

[@lashendawest7509]

We love Zoe Saldana and jimmy fallon

[@rosevelez3556]

shes so beautiful and sweet!❤

[@domimburgia935]

I miss her as Gamora 💚

[@gamesandmoreAA]

What a beautiful smile she has 😊

[@petermotta1623]

Great actress !

[@ericthompson3982]

She's so great.

[@evildead2376]

LOVE HER!

[@pierry4872]

What a powerful message on immigration empathy ❤

[@carrievaughns5922]

I just love her

[@williamhill1030]

❤ Zoe Saldana…. she is so gorgeous, and she has such a sincere kind spirit I wud like to see another movie of her reprising her roll in Columbiana, congratulations on ur work in the film industry

[@djish3223]

I love her❤❤

[@grachy8]

We love you Zoe!!!

[@blstv7487]

Love you Zoe.....I will watch and support anything you're in because I know that it will be done with class and integrity and you're such a #badass in everything you do I love your work. Keep shining ✴✴✴

[@rockinrandy8910]

I love her...want her win so bad....happy for all her success

[@tommyblandino4893]

My Beautiful Dominicana, Zoè God always be with you, proud to us the Dominican

[@shawbrothers18]

Wonderful actress and aspiring career

[@DNTXPCTMCH]

I adore Zoe bc of her role in VIVO

[@jatilq]

For the love of god. I wish this guy have his guest room to talk.

[@bennet8448]

45....... like 25 age, she looks incredible! 😊

[@MrDavis...42]

I say her in movies and she is always good. I usually get her confused with Thandie Newton 🤷🏾‍♂️. So, I watch the series Special Ops: Lioness. Her acting was amazing... Effortless 🙏🏾

[@MargaretTejeda]

I miss you,Zoe Im glad you are still the same

[@montazeralaraqi8693]

Zoe ❤❤we love you #Avatar 3 🎉🎉🎉

[@EJay.Growth.Purpose]

Thank You genuine, classy, beautiful icon Zoe Saldaña 👑💐

[@carlosmartinez7057]

Best to you always Zoe 🙏👍

[@muffincarrol1671]

I spent the whole interview staring at ner necklace. I did hear all about the humanity story though.