This Star Passes Scarlett Johansson as Highest-Grossing Actor Ever
Key Points:
- Zoe Saldaña has surpassed Scarlett Johansson as the highest-grossing actor of all time, with a total box office gross of $16.8 billion from films including Avatar, Star Trek, Avengers: End Game, and Pirates of the Caribbean.
- The latest Avatar installment, Avatar: Fire and Ash, grossed $1.23 billion worldwide as of January 12, contributing significantly to Saldaña's record-breaking earnings.
- Scarlett Johansson previously held the record at $16.4 billion, with other top Marvel actors like Samuel L. Jackson, Robert Downey Jr., and Chris Pratt rounding out the top five highest-grossing actors.
- At the 2026 Golden Globes, Avatar: Fire and Ash was nominated for