Zoe Saldana was born in Passaic, New Jersey, to Asalia Nazario and Aridio Saldaña. Her father was Dominican and her mother is Puerto Rican.

At the age of nine, Zoe's father tragically passed away in a car accident. This loss was a defining moment in her life and shaped her resilience.

After her father's death, Zoe and her family moved to the Dominican Republic, where they lived for seven years. During this time, she discovered her passion for dance and began her training at the prestigious ECOS Espacio de Danza Dance Academy.

At the age of 17, Zoe and her family moved back to the United States, where her love for dance followed and an interest in theater performance became stronger.

Zoe made her film debut in the ballet flick 'Center Stage,' marking the beginning of her professional acting career.

Zoe started gaining recognition with roles in films like 'Drumline' and 'Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl.'

Zoe landed leading roles in the blockbusters 'Star Trek' and 'Avatar,' cementing her status as a go-to actress for sci-fi films.

Zoe married Marco Perego in a secret ceremony in London. The same year, she starred in 'Star Trek Into Darkness,' which outperformed the original reboot.

Zoe interpreted Gamora in 'Guardians of the Galaxy,' a role that became iconic. She also welcomed twins with her husband Marco Perego.

Zoe appeared in one of the most famous movies ever made, 'Avengers: Infinity War,' further solidifying her status in Hollywood.

Zoe won her first Golden Globe for Best Supporting Actress in Any Motion Picture for her performance in the Netflix film 'Emilia Pérez.'