Zoe Saldaña
Appearances: 3Shows: 2Latest: Jul 30, 2026
Latest appearance: Jul 30, 2026 on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon →
Zoe Saldaña is an actress recognized for her work in major film franchises and science fiction movies. She is widely known for her roles in "Avatar," "Guardians of the Galaxy," and "Star Trek."
All appearances
The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon (1)
Zoe Saldaña reflects on her Oscar win and promotes Lioness season three, explaining how Taylor Sheridan’s faith overcame her initial doubts and how demanding training shaped her role. She also shares family stories and joins Jimmy Fallon, Drew Starkey and Tariq Trotter for Pictionary.
Interview
Zoe Saldaña Initially Turned Down Her Role in Taylor Sheridan's Lioness | The Tonight Show
Zoe Saldaña promotes Lioness season three, explaining that she initially rejected Taylor Sheridan’s offer for a year before his confidence helped her believe in herself. She also jokes about her son distinguishing her supporting-actress Oscar from Best Actress, discusses learning Italian to follow family gossip, and reveals the off-camera help behind her character’s grueling workout scenes.
Game/Bit
Pictionary with Zoe Saldaña and Drew Starkey | The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon
Jimmy Fallon and Zoe Saldaña face Tariq Trotter and Drew Starkey in Pictionary, struggling through clues including “group chat,” “cat nap” and “fist pump.” Tariq lands an instant “Mount Rushmore” guess, while the final double-point showdown turns on “spin the bottle.”
Jimmy Kimmel Live! (2)
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