James Cameron and Zoe Saldaña.Photo:Marc Piasecki/Getty; ROBYN BECK/AFP via Getty
Marc Piasecki/Getty; ROBYN BECK/AFP via Getty
James Cameronwas one of the first people to reach out toZoe Saldañafollowing her win at the 2025Golden Globe Awards.After Saldaña, 46,won honors for her supporting roleinEmilia Pérezon Sunday, Jan. 5, the actress told reporters in the press room, “I was sitting in the audience and I received a message from James Cameron, who’s somewhere in New Zealand right now, cuttingAvatar: Fire and Ash. And he, after all these years, believes in me.“Saldaña has worked with Cameron, 70, dating back to 2009’s original blockbusterAvatar. Shecostars in the series withSam Worthingtonand expects to continue portraying her character Neytiri through the franchise’sthree additional sequelscurrently in development. “So that, to me, nourishes my desire to continue growing as an artist,” Saldaña said of retaining Cameron’s support over the years.In the press room following her win, Saldaña fielded questions about her success as the star of many of the world’s highest grossing films ever, her recent turn to television and all of the critical acclaimEmilia Pérezhas received — the Netflix filmwon four awards at the Globes, including best musical or comedy film.Zoe Saldaña on Jan. 5, 2025.Sonja Flemming/CBS via Getty"I feel an absolute joy. Joy because there’s a sense of presence. I’ve been in this industry for 25 years. From the moment I transitioned from being a dancer to an actor, I was in my late teens, early twenties, not knowing what was ahead of me,” Saldaña told reporters. “And what I have witnessed is I’ve always been employed. I’ve always had good human beings and amazing undeniable talent, undeniably talented filmmakers believe in me and bet on me, trust me. So this recognition is paramount for my continuation as an artist.“Never miss a story — sign up forPEOPLE’s free daily newsletterto stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from celebrity news to compelling human interest stories.“And there are no books. I’m happy. I’m just — I’m 46. There was a moment a couple of years ago where I was sort of thinking about plan Bs,” she added. “Like do I go into a homestead and start planting a garden and baking goods? But the truth is I’m an artist through and through and I need to create every day. “Zoe Saldaña on Jan. 5, 2025.CBSDisney revealed the title for the nextAvatarfilm during its D23 event back on August. 9; Cameron has said he hasplans for up to seven filmsin the saga.Avatar: Fire and Ashis in theaters Dec. 19.Saldaña will next be at theCritics Choice Awardson Jan. 12, where she is alsonominatedfor best supporting actress.
James Cameronwas one of the first people to reach out toZoe Saldañafollowing her win at the 2025Golden Globe Awards.
After Saldaña, 46,won honors for her supporting roleinEmilia Pérezon Sunday, Jan. 5, the actress told reporters in the press room, “I was sitting in the audience and I received a message from James Cameron, who’s somewhere in New Zealand right now, cuttingAvatar: Fire and Ash. And he, after all these years, believes in me.”
Saldaña has worked with Cameron, 70, dating back to 2009’s original blockbusterAvatar. Shecostars in the series withSam Worthingtonand expects to continue portraying her character Neytiri through the franchise’sthree additional sequelscurrently in development. “So that, to me, nourishes my desire to continue growing as an artist,” Saldaña said of retaining Cameron’s support over the years.
In the press room following her win, Saldaña fielded questions about her success as the star of many of the world’s highest grossing films ever, her recent turn to television and all of the critical acclaimEmilia Pérezhas received — the Netflix filmwon four awards at the Globes, including best musical or comedy film.
Zoe Saldaña on Jan. 5, 2025.Sonja Flemming/CBS via Getty
Sonja Flemming/CBS via Getty
“I feel an absolute joy. Joy because there’s a sense of presence. I’ve been in this industry for 25 years. From the moment I transitioned from being a dancer to an actor, I was in my late teens, early twenties, not knowing what was ahead of me,” Saldaña told reporters. “And what I have witnessed is I’ve always been employed. I’ve always had good human beings and amazing undeniable talent, undeniably talented filmmakers believe in me and bet on me, trust me. So this recognition is paramount for my continuation as an artist.”
Never miss a story — sign up forPEOPLE’s free daily newsletterto stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from celebrity news to compelling human interest stories.
“And there are no books. I’m happy. I’m just — I’m 46. There was a moment a couple of years ago where I was sort of thinking about plan Bs,” she added. “Like do I go into a homestead and start planting a garden and baking goods? But the truth is I’m an artist through and through and I need to create every day. "
Zoe Saldaña on Jan. 5, 2025.CBS
CBS
Disney revealed the title for the nextAvatarfilm during its D23 event back on August. 9; Cameron has said he hasplans for up to seven filmsin the saga.
Avatar: Fire and Ashis in theaters Dec. 19.
Saldaña will next be at theCritics Choice Awardson Jan. 12, where she is alsonominatedfor best supporting actress.
source: people.com
