Zoe Saldaña Stuns in an Eye-Catching Top and Chic Long Braid

Zoe Saldaña may be on the Avatar: Fire and Ash press tour, but it appears her stylist has Wicked on the mind—specifically the song “Defying Gravity,” because the actress’s latest ensemble appears to be doing just that.

The mom-of-three stepped out for a photocall in Paris, France, today and she turned the swag all the way up with a Parisian chic twist. Saldaña turned heads in a structural black leather top that featured a plunging V-neckline, a slightly-cropped construction, balloon sleeves, cinched cuffs, and an architectural collar that stood so straight it looked like it was floating. She paired the piece, which hails from Balenciaga’s summer 2026 collection, with classic black trousers that partially covered her black pointed-toe pumps and a thin black leather belt with a rectangular gold buckle.

She added some more gold to her monochromatic outfit, accenting with small hoops and a smattering of rings. As for beauty, Saldaña swept her brunette locks back into an unexpected hairdo: a butt-grazing braid with a middle part. She glammed up with rosy makeup, complete with luminous skin, defined eyebrows, a smoky eye, fluttery eyelashes, flushed cheeks, and a glossy pink lip.

Saldaña’s fashion parade for this press tour has been as epic as the film franchise itself. Earlier this month, she traded smart slacks for a glamorous deep-green gown at the movie’s world premiere in Los Angeles, California. The stunning Saint Laurent by Anthony Vaccarello centerpiece featured a sexy hip-high leg slit, one-shoulder design, side boob-baring cutouts, and floor-sweeping skirt. She paired the dress with matching strappy heels, a diamond tennis bracelet, and a few rings.

This time, she let her hair down, wearing her sleek, shiny chocolate-brown strands behind her with a middle part. She glammed up with glowy makeup.