20 actors that became overnight sensations

The 68th Venice International Film Festival - "Mildred Pierce" Photocall - Source: Getty
The 68th Venice International Film Festival - "Mildred Pierce" Photocall - Source: Getty

8) ⁠Zoe Saldana

Los Angeles Premiere Of Netflix's
Los Angeles Premiere Of Netflix's "Emilia Perez" - Arrivals - Source: Getty

Overnight sensation Zoe Saldana became a star by playing the role of Neytiri in the movie Avatar (2009). Avatar emerged as the highest-grossing film of all time. Saldana further delved into her influence in pop culture while playing Gamora in Guardians of the Galaxy in 2014, extending her reach even deeper into the Marvel Cinematic Universe. In 2023, she again ventured back into Avatar: The Way of Water, bringing out more of her compelling, strong, and endearing characters. Saldana’s career spans genres, and she remains one of Hollywood’s most sought-after actresses.

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Edited by Sugnik Mondal