Zoe Saldaña Surpasses Scarlett Johansson as Top-Grossing Actor Worldwide
Zoe Saldaña has officially surpassed Scarlett Johansson as the highest-grossing actor worldwide. This transition in ranking is based on data from the industry publication, The Numbers, which reported Saldaña’s total worldwide ticket sales reached an impressive $16.8 billion as of January 12.
Zoe Saldaña’s Historic Achievement
The release of “Avatar: Fire and Ash” played a pivotal role in Saldaña’s rise to the top. This latest installment from director James Cameron grossed over $1.23 billion at the global box office, cementing her position.
Unique Box Office Records
Zoe Saldaña holds the unique distinction of being the only actor featured in the three highest-grossing films of all time:
- “Avatar”
- “Avengers: Endgame”
- “Avatar: The Way of Water”
Furthermore, she has starred in four films that each grossed over $2 billion:
- “Avatar”
- “Avengers: Endgame”
- “Avatar: The Way of Water”
- “Avengers: Infinity War”” (grossed $2.05 billion)
Saldaña’s role as Neytiri in the “Avatar” series contributes significantly to her total box office earnings, totaling around $6 billion.
Scarlett Johansson’s Ranking
Following Saldaña, Scarlett Johansson is now in second place with $16.4 billion in career box office revenue. Johansson previously achieved the top ranking last summer after the release of “Jurassic World Rebirth,” where she surpassed her previous standing.
Much of Johansson’s commercial success is attributed to her role as Black Widow in the Marvel Cinematic Universe.
Top Five Highest-Grossing Actors
The current top five highest-grossing actors are:
- Zoe Saldaña
- Scarlett Johansson
- Samuel L. Jackson
- Robert Downey Jr.
- Chris Pratt
Acknowledgments and Awards
Beyond her box office achievements, Zoe Saldaña received significant recognition for her performances. Last year, she won her first Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress for her role in the musical “Emilia Pérez.” This marked a historic milestone as she became the first actor of Dominican descent to receive an Oscar.
In her emotional acceptance speech, Saldaña expressed pride in her heritage and highlighted her journey: “I am a proud child of immigrant parents, with dreams and dignity and hardworking hands.” She emphasized the significance of her win, stating, “I know I will not be the last.”
