Zoe Saldaña Dethrones Scarlett Johansson as Highest-Grossing Movie Star Ever

• Zoe Saldaña has surpassed Scarlett Johansson to become the highest-grossing movie star of all time as of January 12.
• Saldaña's cumulative career earnings reached $16.8 billion, largely due to the success of the Avatar franchise.
• The latest film, Avatar: Fire and Ash, crossed $1.23 billion worldwide, significantly boosting her total.
• Johansson, previously holding the top spot, now ranks second with $16.43 billion, having reclaimed the title last summer.
• Saldaña's success also stems from roles in the Marvel Cinematic Universe (Gamora), Star Trek, and Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl.

Why It Matters: Zoe Saldaña has become the highest-grossing movie star, driven by the Avatar franchise and other blockbusters.