Cartier, the storied French maison synonymous with legacy, craftsmanship and daring elegance, has officially welcomed Academy Award-winning actress and producer Zoe Saldaña as its newest global ambassador.
The announcement marks a natural next step in what has already been a longstanding and visually stunning partnership. Over the years, Saldaña has become one of the most compelling figures to embody Cartier’s high jewellery masterpieces, gracing major red carpets with avant-garde creations that blend narrative, culture and exceptional design.
At the 2025 Academy Awards, Saldaña stunned in Panthères Versatiles—a transformable high jewellery creation from Cartier featuring a rare 10.10-carat Zambian emerald. Designed to convert from a necklace into an architectural shoulder adornment, the piece exemplified Cartier’s bold spirit and Saldaña’s affinity for wearable art.
This followed a breathtaking showcase of the Melis high jewellery set at the 2025 Golden Globes, and her iconic appearance at the 2023 Vanity Fair Oscar after-party, where she wore a bespoke Cartier cape in precious chainmail, set with 150 diamonds.
Saldaña’s alignment with Cartier reflects more than just red carpet moments—it speaks to a shared vision of boundary-pushing elegance. Known globally for her roles in Avatar, Guardians of the Galaxy, and other billion-dollar franchises, she has become the only actor to star in four films, each grossing over $2 billion worldwide. Her performance in Jacques Audiard’s Emilia Pérez (2024) earned her sweeping accolades, including the Oscar, Golden Globe, Critics’ Choice, SAG, and BAFTA awards for Best Supporting Actress.
Beyond the screen, she continues to lead and produce global entertainment projects, including Paramount+’s Lioness and future chapters in the Avatar saga.
“I am honoured to become an ambassador for Cartier, following many years of warm collaboration,” said Saldaña. “I have long been an admirer of the Maison’s boundary-breaking savoir-faire that creates incredible pieces of wearable art, and I look forward to continuing this special relationship.”
Arnaud Carrez, Senior Vice President and Chief Marketing Officer at Cartier, shared his enthusiasm: “We are absolutely thrilled to officially welcome Zoe Saldaña to the Cartier family. Her talent, grace, and effortless elegance have long resonated with the Maison. This moment celebrates a relationship that has grown over many years and marks an exciting new chapter—one defined by shared creativity and bold expression.”
As Cartier continues to shape the future of high jewellery through design, innovation, and meaningful collaborations, Zoe Saldaña stands as a fitting emblem of its modern identity: iconic, inventive, and unapologetically radiant.
