Don't expect to see Zoe Saldana on the big screen for awhile.
During an interview with Entertainment Weekly, the 36-year-old soon-to-be-mother of two revealed that she will be taking an extended break from acting after she gives birth to her sons.
"I know that we will work everything out," she said. "I'm very lucky. The great thing is that all the producers and creators involved in the projects that I've done-Avatar, Star Trek and Guardians-they're very good people. So, they've been very understanding, especially with what's happening in my personal life."
The "Guardians of the Galaxy" actress added, "I've gotten nothing but support. To know that we are getting to that place where women can have that support from male driven workforces is-I have to say, it's very inspiring."
In all seriousness, Saldana - who is expecting twin boys with husband Marco Perego - pointed out that producers don't have say in whether or not she returns to work after giving birth.
"They don't have a choice! I'm not going to rip my child off my tit to go work," Saldana said. "And if I do that, then maybe you shouldn't hire me because I am willing to sell anything. It's nature! Like, you just cannot do it. What kind of mother would I be? It's like, 'What, you want me to leave my newborn so that I can work 16 hours on your set? He's only a month old, are you out of your mind?'"
Saldana is thankful that many of her producers and co-workers are also parents. The actress may be out of the spotlight for a while, but she promised Entertainment Weekly that she will be back to butt-kicking soon.
"I'm a very active, athletic person, and that is something I purposely go after because I enjoy it," she said. "And I also know that there's a strong message for young females: Don't just think of yourself as a delicate petal. You can jump, you can climb, you can punch, you can throw balls. Just think of yourself as all these other things as well."
