Zoe Saldana kicks off 2026 by breaking a new record: she has become the highest-grossing actress of all time, surpassing stars like Scarlett Johansson, Emma Watson and Cate Blanchett. With this achievement, the famous actress of Dominican and Puerto Rican descent solidifies her place as one of the most influential figures in film today. The news was announced during the most recent update of the specialized website The Numbers, which reported that the films in which the artist has participated have generated a combined worldwide box office of more than $15.4 billion. According to the website, the icing on the cake was the great reception of the film "Avatar: Fire and Ash," released on December 19th. This James Cameron production surpassed the $1 billion mark at the global box office in its first two weeks and currently ranks among the 30 highest-grossing films of all time, as revealed by Box Office Mojo. Her coronation as the highest-grossing actress in history comes a year after winning her first Academy Award in 2015 in the "Best Supporting Actress" category for her performance in the critically acclaimed film "Emilia Perez" (2014). In addition to this statuette, Zoe Saldana was recognized with the Golden Globe, Critics' Choice Award, BAFTA, and Screen Actors Guild (SAG) Award for the same role. Zoe Saldana reacts to her record as 'highest-grossing actress in history' It wasn't long before the Hollywood star commented on this success. To do so, she took to her official Instagram account with a video in which she expressed her gratitude to the public, whom she credited for the great reception each of her projects has received throughout her film career. "I just want to express my sincere gratitude for this extraordinary journey that has led me to such a special achievement today. This success has been possible, in large part, "Thanks to the incredible franchises and collaborators I've been fortunate enough to work with… To the fans around the world, thank you, thank you from the bottom of my heart. Your unconditional support, your passion, and your loyalty are the true foundation of this milestone,” she commented in the short clip. Saldana also took the time to honor each of the directors who gave her the opportunity to be part of their most popular projects, including “Guardians of the Galaxy” and the “Avatar” saga. “To every director who believed in me, thank you. Thank you to JJ Abrams, Joe and Anthony Russo, James Gunn, and especially James Cameron, for believing in my potential, for seeing something in me that I haven't always been able to see for myself, and for constantly challenging me to rise to every challenge. Your faith, your guidance, and your vision not only shaped these films, but also me as an artist,” she emphasized.