Zoe Saldana’s Shocking Confession: Kissing Sam Worthington In Avatar Was A Nightmare!

Discover Zoe Saldana’s Hilarious And Embarrassing Experience Of Kissing Sam Worthington During The Filming Of Avatar.

By Akshay Sharma
May 14,2023
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Zoe Saldana, a renowned Hollywood actress, has been a part of several critically acclaimed films, including the Academy Award-winning movie Avatar (2009). While Zoe enjoyed working on the film, she had some embarrassing and ridiculous moments, particularly when it came to filming intimate scenes with her co-star, Sam Worthington.

Zoe Saldana embarked on her acting journey in 1999 with appearances in two episodes of Law & Order. She made her film debut in 2000 with Center Stage and has since become a prominent figure in Hollywood. Most recently, she was seen in Guardians Of The Galaxy Vol 3.

The Hilarious Incident:

 

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During her extensive career spanning over two decades, Zoe Saldana has had to engage in on-screen kisses with numerous co-stars. However, she once revealed that kissing Sam Worthington was one of the most ridiculous experiences she has had. In the film Avatar, directed by James Cameron, both Zoe and Sam portrayed characters from the fictional alien race called The Na’vi.

Challenges With Filming Intimate Scenes:

 

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To bring their characters to life, Zoe and Sam had to wear various equipment and gear. Unfortunately, these cumbersome pieces often became obstacles when filming intimate scenes. In an interview with Parade, Saldana shared some hilarious incidents, saying, “We were doing performance capture for the computers, so Sam and I had on these helmets with a boom and a camera at the end of it, and we would get tangled up before our lips could touch.”

The Difficulties And Laughter:

 

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The challenges they faced led to amusing moments on set. Zoe recalled, “Jim would yell, ‘Cut. The actors are stuck again. Can’t you guys be more careful?’ We were like, ‘Damn it. It’s not that easy.'” She further added, “It was a riot and it was silly. Sometimes we’d just start laughing. The entire time we were all blushing. It was just like, ‘Okay, this is the most ridiculous thing I’ve ever done.'”

Reunion For The Sequel:

 

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Zoe Saldana and Sam Worthington have reunited for the second installment of the Avatar film series, titled Avatar: The Way Of Water.

Zoe Saldana’s experience of kissing Sam Worthington during the filming of Avatar was filled with hilarity and challenges due to the unique gear they had to wear. Despite the difficulties, they managed to find humor in the situation and create memorable moments on set. Their on-screen chemistry will continue to captivate audiences in the highly anticipated sequel.

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