Zoe Saldaña Dazzles in Cartier Jewelry at the Oscars

The Academy Award winner is also now the highest-grossing actor of all time.

Mar. 16, 2026 at 2:25am by Ben Kaplan

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Zoe Saldaña, who won her first Oscar last year for Best Supporting Actress, returned to the Oscars this year as a presenter. She wore several stunning Cartier High Jewelry pieces, including a showstopping Art En Équilibre Chapter 3 necklace in platinum with rubies and diamonds.

Why it matters

Saldaña's Oscars appearance and her record-breaking box office success highlight her status as one of the most prominent and accomplished actresses in Hollywood today.

The details

In addition to the Art En Équilibre necklace, Saldaña also wore Cartier platinum and diamond earrings, a double-row Broderie de Cartier wedding band, and a Cartier Destinée wedding band. Her film Emilia Pérez, which earned 13 Oscar nominations last year, was mired in controversy, but Saldaña's performance was widely praised. She is also the first Dominican American to win an Academy Award.

  • Zoe Saldaña won her first Oscar in 2025 for Best Supporting Actress.
  • Saldaña returned to the Oscars in 2026 as a presenter.

The players

Zoe Saldaña

An acclaimed actress who has starred in major blockbusters like Avatar, Guardians of the Galaxy, and Star Trek. She is the highest-grossing actor of all time.

Emilia Pérez

A film that earned 13 Oscar nominations last year, including for Saldaña's performance, but was mired in controversy over its portrayal of Mexican culture and the trans experience.

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What they’re saying

“I am a proud child of immigrant parents with dreams and dignity and hard-working hands. The fact that I'm getting an award for a role where I got to sing and speak in Spanish—my grandmother, if she were here, would've been so delighted.”

— Zoe Saldaña (Oscars acceptance speech)

“Your unwavering support, passion and loyalty are the true foundation of this milestone. None of this exists without you showing up time and time again with open hearts and enthusiasm. This accomplishment belongs to all of us, and I'm deeply grateful and profoundly humbled. And may the next record breaker be another woman!”

— Zoe Saldaña (Instagram video)

The takeaway

Zoe Saldaña's Oscars appearance and record-breaking box office success cement her status as one of the most prominent and accomplished actresses in Hollywood, paving the way for more diverse representation and success stories in the industry.