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Zoe Saldaña Credits Spielberg for Renewed Faith in Filmmaking

After a challenging experience on 'Pirates of the Caribbean,' Saldaña found inspiration working with Spielberg on 'The Terminal.'

  • Zoe Saldaña discussed how her time on 'Pirates of the Caribbean' was a difficult early career experience due to a lack of leadership kindness.
  • The actress praised Steven Spielberg for restoring her belief in positive filmmaking environments during her work on 'The Terminal.'
  • Saldaña has starred in major franchises like 'Avatar,' 'Star Trek,' and 'Guardians of the Galaxy,' often expressing concerns about typecasting.
  • She recently won a shared Best Actress award at Cannes for 'Emilia Pérez,' a film that highlights her versatility and commitment to diverse roles.
  • Saldaña emphasized the importance of working with directors who lead with kindness and awareness, shaping her choice of future projects.
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