With the Eiffel Tower rising behind her, Zoe Saldaña was all smiles, posing in one of the most striking style moments of the 'Avatar: Fire and Ash' press tour so far. Attending the film’s photocall at the Hotel Shangri-La, the actress stepped out in Look 4 from Balenciaga’s Summer 26 collection, a choice that reaffirmed her reputation as one of Hollywood’s most quietly confident dressers.
The look consisted of a dramatic funnel-neck leather jacket with sculpted sleeves and a deep V-front, the star wore it with an ease that felt effortlessly modern. With her hair slicked back, makeup understated, and Cartier jewels as the perfect accessory, she allowed the bold silhouette to speak for itself.
Paired with tailored trousers and sharp black heels, it was a standout moment in what has already been a busy global press circuit, and one that showed Saldaña’s instinct for knowing exactly when to shift gears from her usual Saint Laurent loyalty.
But behind the red carpet glamour, Saldaña’s world is decidedly more grounded. Just days before her Paris appearance, the actress opened up about life at home with her three sons during an interview with E! News at the Los Angeles premiere.
Surprisingly, her boys, 11-year-old twins Cy and Bowie, and 8-year-old Zen, haven’t watched any of the 'Avatar' films yet. And the reason has nothing to do with their mom being one of the franchise’s most unforgettable stars.
“I want them to be able to experience Avatar when they are absolutely ready,” she shared. “My boys are gentle. They’re beautiful flowers… They’re resilient like you wouldn’t imagine, but they pace themselves, and I respect them for that.”
For now, their cinematic tastes lean in a different direction. “They’re into Adam Sandler movies, which are sometimes not that appropriate for 11-year-olds,” she added with a knowing smile.
The boys have watched bits of her other work, including 'Guardians of the Galaxy' and, more recently, the 'Transformers' films (“They’re so into Transformers”). But Pandora, for now, remains an unexplored universe. Not for long, though.
“My older ones told me, ‘In a year, mama, we’re going to be ready for Avatar, we promise.’ I’m like, okay.” With a blockbuster franchise on her shoulders, major fashion houses working with her, and three boys setting their own pace at home, Zoe Saldaña continues to move successfully through all sides of her life.