Saldana almost quit 'elitist Hollywood'

Zoe Saldana has felt disrespected by “elitist” Hollywood in the past.

The 36-year-old superstar has been acting professionally since 1999 and in 2003 she landed her first blockbuster role in Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl.

Unfortunately for Zoe, she felt demoralised at times while shooting the picture.

“It was very elitist. I almost quit the business,” she recalled to The Hollywood Reporter.

“I was 23 years old, and I was like, ‘F**k this!’ I am never putting myself in this situation again. People disrespecting me because they look at my number on a call sheet and they think I’m not important. F**k you.”

Zoe now frequently appears in huge Hollywood films and she is currently preparing for the release of star-studded Marvel flick Guardians of the Galaxy.

The actress portrays Gamora in the sci-fi picture, a role Zoe thinks she is perfectly suited for.

“You just gravitate naturally to what your heart yearns for,” she explained. “And I grew up in a very science fiction-driven household. It was odd for me to grow up and go out in the world and not see other women going crazy for science fiction…”

Zoe has also signed on to star in James Cameron’s forthcoming films, Avatar 2, 3, and 4.

But she won’t reveal any plot details because she has no idea what is being planned.

“I wish I knew! I've been told by Jim [Cameron] that it'll be about an overall spiritual journey, but I don't have a script,” she said.

Guardians of the Galaxy, which also stars Bradley Cooper, Chris Pratt and Vin Diesel, reaches theatres August 1.