Zoe Saldana on Relationships, Career, and Personal Growth

Zoe Saldana, known for her iconic roles in films like ‘Avatar‘ and ‘Star Trek,’ has recently shared insightful advice on relationships and personal growth. In an interview with *Marie Claire*, Saldana reflected on her past relationships and the lessons she has learned. After breaking up with her boyfriend of 11 years in 2011, she had a brief on-again, off-again relationship with actor Bradley Cooper before marrying Italian artist Marco Perego in 2013, just a few months after they started dating.

Saldana emphasized the importance of following one’s heart and not settling in relationships. “Not to settle. If you’re not happy with a person, leave. And wait until you find that one person who makes you feel good about yourself every single day and is not expecting you to change, but to grow,” she advised. She also spoke about the need to move on from relationships where one is disrespected, stating, “There’s a reason why you’re called an ex. I crossed you off my list. Moving on. You cross a line, you need to know that you’re going to walk this earth knowing that there’s an individual who has no respect for you.

In addition to her relationship insights, Saldana expressed her desire to take on more historical and powerful female roles, such as Nefertiti, Cleopatra, or the Queen of Sheba. She highlighted the importance of preserving female history, noting that “we preserve more male history than we do female. We have to preserve it. No more complaining. We have to do it.

Saldana’s career continues to thrive, with her recent involvement in some of the highest-grossing films of all time, including ‘Avatar’ and its sequel ‘The Way of Water.’ Her upcoming projects, such as ‘Colombiana 2‘ alongside Jason Statham and Cliff Curtis, are also generating significant buzz.