Megahit movie franchise almost ended rising star Zoe Saldana's career before it took off.
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Saldana's breakout role in the blockbuster 'Avatar' series left her so exhausted, she nearly quit acting altogether
But the movie's staggering $2.9 billion box office haul convinced Saldana to stick it out, cementing her status as one of Hollywood's most bankable leading ladies