Zoe Saldaña says Steven Spielberg helped restore her faith in big movies after a negative experience working on the first "Pirates of the Caribbean."

Zoe Saldana has credited Steven Spielberg with "restoring her faith" in the film industry after she had a "bad experience" on a blockbuster set.

After a nightmarish time on Disney's Pirates Of The Caribbean, Zoe Saldaña said Spielberg made her feel "so good, and so safe" on 2004's The Terminal Photo: Dave Benett/WireImage Zoe Saldaña has spoken,

Zoe Saldaña has given Steven Spielberg credit for “restoring her faith” in filmmaking. The Oscar winner directed the American actress in The Terminal, on a set she she joined eight months after being part of the Pirates of the Caribbean franchise.

Zoe Saldaña has worked with several of Hollywood’s most celebrated directors over the years, including James Cameron and J.J. Abrams, but one in particular “restored her faith” in the industry: Steven Spielberg.

Zoe Saldaña has built a career as one of Hollywood's most sought-after actresses, starring in some of the biggest and best film franchises like Avatar, Guardians of the Galaxy and Star Trek. Yet not every blockbuster experience has been positive for the star.

We Build a Barn, Got Stuck in the MUD and Shot a nice Buck! The MOST Action Packed weekend ever! Zoe Saldaña’s journey through Hollywood has seen her work with some of the industry’s giants, yet it was her collaboration with Steven Spielberg that truly transformed her perspective on filmmaking.