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Zoe Saldaña, Billy Bob Thornton and other stars praise Taylor Sheridan as a brilliant, deeply researched writer and demanding yet collaborative leader who raises the bar on set and frequently helps newcomers, with praise spanning Lioness, Landman and other Sheridan projects.
Zoe Saldana said it’s frustrating when political questions are disproportionately asked of actors who are women of color, noting she often wants craft-focused inquiries and highlighting how gatekeepers and industry bias put extra pressure on marginalized voices; she spoke about these issues at Locarno Film Festival and called for more equal treatment in interviews and press Q&As.
At Locarno, Zoe Saldaña criticized press Q&As that disproportionately ask political questions of women and people of color, calling it an 'incredibly limiting' double standard that forces marginalized actors to prove their craft while the conversation centers on identity. She recalled instances after Oscar wins and emphasized wanting to discuss acting craft. Saldaña also stars in Lioness season 3 on Paramount+ and attended Locarno to discuss the craft and inclusivity in film.
Zoe Saldaña says it’s frustrating and limiting when political questions are focused on actors of color or women. Speaking at Locarno, she emphasized talking about the craft of acting and challenged the habit of single out questions about inclusion, noting she’s often the only person of color or woman on stage. She cited a past Oscars press-room moment involving Emilia Pérez to illustrate the broader issue and expressed openness to constructive conversations with Mexican colleagues. Saldaña currently headlines Lioness Season 3 on Paramount+ and was honored at Locarno this year.
Zoe Saldaña says Taylor Sheridan creates a high-pressure on-set environment where actors are given two choices: meet the demanding standard and not mess up, or walk away. She embraced the challenge, prepping for Lioness with extra training, and praised Sheridan’s hands-on, collaborative approach that pushes performers to elevate their work.
Zoe Saldana says Taylor Sheridan’s sets raise the bar: actors either meet his demanding standard and avoid missteps, or they quit. She prepared for the physically intense Lioness season 3 with private training and praises Sheridan’s blend of strictness and collaboration, noting his hands-on approach and the supporting work of Nicole Kidman and others on the series.
Season 3 of Taylor Sheridan's Lioness premieres Aug. 2, 2026 on Paramount+ with eight weekly episodes (Sundays at 3 a.m. ET); it's a streaming-exclusive starring Zoe Saldana and Nicole Kidman. Paramount+ offers ad-supported and ad-free plans; a seven-day free trial is available via the Amazon Prime Video add-on to watch for free.
Season 3 of Lioness on Paramount+ escalates violence and complexity with multiple timelines, new antagonists, and a Russia-focused shadow war, as Joe (Zoe Saldana) navigates betrayals and shifting loyalties under Kaitlyn and Westfield in a more explosive CIA thriller.
Paramount+ released a teaser for Lioness Season 3, a Taylor Sheridan–created espionage thriller, premiering August 2. Zoe Saldaña returns as Joe McNamara, joined by Nicole Kidman as Kaitlyn and Michael Kelly as Byron Westfield, with Morgan Freeman also in the ensemble, as hidden networks, foreign operatives, and personal betrayals collide on a global assignment.
Zoe Saldaña has overtaken Scarlett Johansson as Hollywood’s highest-grossing star thanks to Avatar’s box office, reaching about $16.8B in film earnings. Colin Jost joked about Johansson’s totals on Saturday Night Live’s Weekend Update, including a quip to add Johansson’s husband’s movies to the tally, while Johansson’s own box-office total briefly dipped from around $15.4B to $15.1B after the punchline.
Zoe Saldaña has officially become the highest-grossing actor of all time after Avatar: Fire and Ash lifts her global box-office total to about $15.47 billion, with the film contributing $1.23 billion worldwide this weekend. She stars in the three highest-grossing films ever (Avatar, Endgame, Avatar: The Way of Water) and is the only actor with four movies over $2 billion, with the piece also noting her 2025 Academy Award win for Emilia Pérez.
Zoe Saldaña is now the highest-grossing film actor of all time after headlining Avatar: Fire and Ash. The third Avatar film is reported to have earned $1.23 billion, helping her surpass Scarlett Johansson and Samuel L. Jackson. She credited collaborators including James Cameron and the Russo brothers (as well as JJ Abrams and James Gunn) and thanked her global fanbase, saying the milestone belongs to everyone who supported her and hoping the next record goes to another woman.
Zoe Saldaña has overtaken Scarlett Johansson as the world's highest-grossing actress, aided by Avatar: Fire And Ash crossing about $1.23 billion and Saldaña starring in four of the seven highest-grossing films of all time, pushing her total worldwide box office to roughly $15.46 billion compared with Johansson’s $15.4 billion.
Zoe Saldaña is now the highest-grossing actor of all time, with worldwide film earnings exceeding $15.46 billion thanks to the Avatar franchise and Marvel roles, overtaking Scarlett Johansson. Avatar: Fire and Ash added about $1.2 billion to her total, while her other projects—along with earlier hits in Star Trek and Pirates of the Caribbean—contributed to the run. The Numbers’ tally places her ahead of peers like Samuel L. Jackson, RDJ and Chris Pratt; James Cameron has two more Avatar films planned but no official confirmation yet; Saldaña also won the Best Supporting Actress Oscar for Emilia Pérez and is reportedly involved in Lioness.
Variety confirms Zoe Saldaña is the all-time top-grossing film actor, driven by Avatar: Fire and Ash and her MCU roles, with a combined worldwide box office of about $15.47 billion. She has starred in multiple $2B+-grossing titles, including Avatar and Endgame, and is set to return in Avatar 4 and 5. Saldaña also publicly thanked directors, collaborators, and fans for the milestone.