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Spielberg saved Zoe Saldaña from her Pirates Of The Caribbean funk

Zoe Saldaña Almost Quit Hollywood After “Pirates of the Caribbean,” But Spielberg Saved Her!

So, it turns out that Zoe Saldaña’s experience on the first “Pirates of the Caribbean” movie was so awful, she almost ditched big-budget films altogether! This isn’t the first time she’s talked about it, but in a recent interview, she shared that it was actually Steven Spielberg who helped her regain her faith in Hollywood.

Saldaña explained that while most cast and crew are great, a bad studio and director can make a huge production a nightmare. And it sounds like “Pirates” was exactly that for her. She hasn’t named names, but did say a producer apologized years later.

Thankfully, her next big movie was “The Terminal” with Spielberg, and he apparently made all the difference. Saldaña said he made her feel comfortable and safe on set, even playing music to create a good atmosphere. He also gave her artistic advice! It’s awesome to see that this positive experience helped her continue her career, because now she’s a major part of some of the biggest franchises out there: “Star Trek,” the Marvel Cinematic Universe, and James Cameron’s “Avatar.” Talk about a comeback!

Clearly, one bad experience on a pirate ship (even a fictional one) couldn’t keep this talented actress down for long. And it’s a good reminder that even in a tough industry like Hollywood, there are good people who care about creating a positive and supportive work environment.

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