Zoe Saldana Goes After Roles that Don't Yet Exist for Women — elle.com

For those of us who grew up watching Center Stage on repeat (**raises hand**), Zoe Saldana, who played the I-don't-give-a-fuck star ballerina, has always had a special place in our hearts. The next generation knows her as Neytiri in Avatar, Uhura in Star Trek and, most recently, as Gamora in Guardians of the Galaxy. In Hollywood's male-dominated action-franchise culture, Saldana has carved out a place for herself as a kick ass action hero who can hold her own with the boys. It's a role she fights for and embraces. As a soon-to-be-mom, she wants to set a good example.

Read More