The Enchanting Love Story of Zoe Saldana and Marco Perego Saldana: A Whirlwind Journey

So in love! Zoe Saldana and Marco Perego Saldana have been going strong for nearly a decade.

The twosome started dating in spring 2013, but their story began years earlier.

"I had been acquainted with my partner for a duration of five years, familiar with his professional accomplishments and aware of his existence. However, our paths finally crossed, and the encounter proved pivotal," revealed the prominent actor of Avatar to The Hollywood Reporter in July 2014. "In the subsequent months, against our individual resolutions, we reached a shared conclusion to embark on a matrimonial union."

In the summertime of 2013, the couple exchanged their vows in a subdued wedding ceremony.

"We wasted no time after deciding to marry and tied the knot just three weeks later," she revealed. "The process was exceptionally swift."

Following their union, the Marvel actress and the producer joyfully embraced parenthood, welcoming three children into their lives. In November 2014, twins Cy Aridio and Bowie Ezio joined their loving family, followed by son Zen in December 2016. Saldana, being a mother to three boys, has explicitly expressed their household's inclusive stance on gender.

"We foster a highly gender-inclusive atmosphere, with my husband actively sharing in tasks traditionally assigned to women and vice versa," she shared in June 2018. "I have the opportunity to engage in activities typically associated with men, such as assembling the TV or fixing things that break. Our household epitomizes a gender-fluid dynamic, an environment we believe is crucial for raising both boys and girls."

In less than twelve months, the From Scratch celebrity declared to Us that they had reached the decision not to expand their family any further.

In April 2019, she proudly stated, "I asserted my feminist beliefs and firmly told my husband, 'No. The answer is no.' I made it clear to him that I have only been blessed with boys and he needs to accept that. Our goal is to raise remarkable and respectful men who will partner with exceptional women." As her children have grown, Saldana's pride has only deepened.

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"In May 2022, through an Instagram post, she expressed her gratitude to her mother on Mother's Day. She acknowledged that her mother was the reason behind her sleepless nights, guilt, painful growth, salty tears, and unending obsession of being responsible for her. Despite all of this, she thanked her mother for everything. If given the chance to start her life anew, she would still choose her mother a million times over, along with her favorite people - her four loved ones. She professed her love for them infinitely."

"Furthermore, she is still deeply in love with her husband. During a trip to Portugal in October 2021, she asked Perego Saldana if they could kiss forever."

Scroll through for the couple’s relationship timeline:

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Zoe Saldana and Husband Marco Perego Saldana's Relationship Timeline

So in love! Zoe Saldana and Marco Perego Saldana have been going strong for nearly a decade.

The twosome started dating in spring 2013, but their story began years earlier.

"I had been acquainted with my partner for a span of five years, familiar with his occupation and aware of his existence. However, our paths finally crossed, leading to a significant encounter," disclosed the Avatar star to The Hollywood Reporter in July 2014. "Subsequently, a few months down the line, we defied our individual commitments by embracing matrimony, a venture we had both previously sworn off."

The couple discreetly entered marital bonds in the midst of the summer of 2013.

"We wasted no time after making the decision to get married. We didn't hesitate and tied the knot just three weeks later," she revealed. "The whole process happened very swiftly."

Following their marriage, the actress from Marvel and the producer happily embraced the arrival of their three children. In November 2014, they welcomed twin boys named Cy Aridio and Bowie Ezio, followed by the birth of their son Zen in December 2016. Saldana has always been vocal about their inclusive approach towards gender within their family, ensuring an open-minded environment for their three boys.

"We foster a highly gender-neutral atmosphere where both my husband and I actively engage in tasks that were traditionally assigned to specific genders," she revealed to We in June 2018. "I personally have the opportunity to take on various traditionally male-oriented activities, such as assembling the TV and fixing broken items. Our household embodies a strong sense of gender fluidity. I believe it's essential to raise both boys and girls in such an environment."

In less than twelve months, the From Scratch celebrity informed Us that they had made the decision to no longer expand their family.

"I asserted my feminist beliefs and firmly expressed to my husband, 'No. The answer is no,'" she stated in April 2019. "I made it clear that despite only having boys, I expected him to embrace this fact. We should strive to raise exceptional, respectful men who will bring home even more remarkable women. That's all there is to it."

With her children growing older, Saldana's sense of pride has only increased.

"In May 2022, via Instagram, she expressed her gratitude to her mother on Mother's Day, acknowledging her as the reason, destiny, and reflection of herself. She credited her for the sleepless nights, guilt, painful growth, salty tears, and the endless obsession of taking responsibility for her. She gushed that even if time were to stop and she could reset her life, she would choose her mother a million times over, along with her other loved ones, as they are her favorite people. She concluded with an expression of infinite love.

Furthermore, in October 2021 during a trip to Portugal, she shared her continued love and affection for her husband, Perego Saldana, playfully suggesting they could "kiss forever.""

Scroll through for the couple’s relationship timeline:

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2013

The twosome were first spotted together in April, confirming their romance with a PDA-filled night out at the Star Trek Into Darkness premiere afterparty that May.

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2013

The pair exchanged vows during the summer.

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2013

The newlyweds made waves when Perego Saldana debuted a large tattoo of his wife’s face on his forearm.

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2014

Less than one year after tying the knot, they made their red carpet debut.

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2014

News broke in July that the Avengers: Infinity War star was pregnant with twins.

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2014

Twins Cy Aridio and Bowie Ezio were born in November.

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2015

Saldana confirmed in an InStyle interview that her partner had chosen to adopt her last name without any fuss.

"He liked the idea," she shared with Us later. "He wanted to demonstrate his connection to my family and honor my father's legacy. He deeply appreciated that he didn't want me to feel compelled to change my name simply because it's the societal convention."

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2016

The duo looked as in love as ever at the Met Gala in May.

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2017

Son Zen was born in late 2016. Nina, the star, revealed this exciting news in February 2017 on Instagram. She wrote, "Marco and I are overjoyed to announce the birth of our son Zen. Our family feels incredibly blessed with this wonderful new addition. #threeboys... oh boy!"

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2019

The actress opened up to Us about having “female toys and male toys” in their household.

“I will always prioritize honesty as it is crucial for fostering open and sincere discussions, particularly when it comes to the topic of parenthood. The twins recently made a remark, about two weeks ago, comparing the strength of boys and girls. It is during these moments that I must carefully construct a response that is relatable to them,” she expressed, mentioning that her ultimate objective as a parent is to shield her children from unnecessary gender biases or preconceived notions. "They are like a blank slate, and I strive to not impose my own adult perspectives and biases into their lives."

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2022

Not long after their ninth wedding anniversary, the twosome proved to still be going strong, sharing a sexy snap from Ibiza in September 2022.

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March 2023

The couple exuded affection as they strolled hand in hand down the glamorous Oscars red carpet, even stealing a kiss for the cameras. The stunning Guardians of the Galaxy actress captivated in an elegant white Fendi Couture gown, beautifully complemented by exquisite Cartier jewelry. Meanwhile, her dashing husband opted for a timeless black and white tuxedo, exuding classic style.

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June 2023

The couple twinned in black at the Italian premiere of The Absence of Eden.