April 9, 2010, at 8:39 pm
These two leading ladies may look the same, but underneath it all, they are like water and oil. First lets start with the similarities: Newton and Saldana are both in their 30′s, both over 5 feet, both born in the 70′s, both look African-American but in reality, they are both far from it.
Thandie was born Thandiwe Adjewa Newton in London, to a Zimbabwean Shona Princess and health care worker and an English laboratory technician and artist. Zoe on the other hand, was born Zoe Yadira Zaldana Nazario in New Jersey (Of all places) to a Dominican father and a Puerto Rican mother.
Even though Thandie is 6 years older than Zoe and started acting almost 10 years before her, their movie careers are very similar. Newton did 26 movies and Saldana did 23 movies and 3 TV shows, that’s a good catch up considering Newton had a 10 year start.
On the personal level, they are both in long-term relationship but have no kids. You’d think Thandie will start popping them out soon, after all she has been married for 13 years and will be hitting 40 in a few years.
Zoe still have some time though, with movies like Avatar, Star Trek and Death at a Funeral coming out soon, this young actress will be around for a while.
| Name | Thandie Newton | Zoe Saldana |
|---|---|---|
| Age | 37 | 31 |
| Height | 5' 3" | 5' 7" |
| Date of Birth | November 6, 1972 | June 19, 1978 |
| Descent | Zimbabwean / British | Dominican / Puerto Rican |
| Filmography | Interview with the Vampire, Mission: Impossible II, The Chronicles of Riddick, Crash, The Pursuit of Happiness, RocknRolla, W, 2012 | Center Stage, Drumline, Crossroads, Pirates of the Caribbean:The Curse of the Black Pearl, The Terminal, Vantage Point, Star Trek, Avatar, Death at a Funeral |
| Previous Boy-Toys | Brad Pitt (1994-1995) | None that I know of |
| Current Love Interest | Married English TV writer and director Ol Parker in 1997 | Has been dating Actor Keith Britton since 2005 |
| Why I Love Her? | The Chronicles of Riddick | Star Trek |
| Fun fact | Her full name, Thandiwe, means "beloved" | Says she's a sci-fi geek who just happens to dress nice |
can you people not read Thandie born in London-English—-Zoe born in New Jersey-American. Can’t you just leave it at that
No. They do not look alike….
Basically you are saying that Zoe Salaldana who is Dominican and Puerto Rican who do have African blood flowing through her veins has no black in her. Thandie Newton has one black parent Rhodesia
I agree with Mr. Washington they are both black, in the USA.
I don’t mean to burst your bubble be we all have African ancestors (black blood running through or veins) so how bout them apples
Who gives a damn whether they are Black or not. Apparently they look Black but are currently in long term relationships with White men. All we can do is watch them shine on the big screen.
Zoe Saldana is Hispanic, both Puerto Rico and the Dominican are spanish speaking HISPANIC nations/counties. She is not African American, yes she looks like it, maybe her ancestors are, but she is not. She is Hispanic/American.
Thandie Newton is part African American (as far as that country/nation is concerned, although white people are from there as well) and half British, a.k.a English, which doesn’t necessarily mean, white/Caucasian. In this specific female though, she is half African American (via her mother) and half Caucasian (via her father).
With this being said, just because two humans may look alike, does not mean they are essentially the same ethnicity or orientation.
They are both smoking hot and want me