Gamora (Marvel Cinematic Universe)
Gamora | |
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Marvel Cinematic Universe character | |
First appearance | Guardians of the Galaxy (2014) |
Last appearance | Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 (2023)[1] |
Based on | Gamora by Jim Starlin |
Adapted by | |
Portrayed by |
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Voiced by | Cynthia McWilliams (What If...?)[2] |
In-universe information | |
Full name | Gamora |
Species | Zehoberei[3] |
Title | The Deadliest Woman in the Galaxy |
Occupation | |
Affiliation |
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Weapon |
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Family | |
Significant other | Peter Quill[c] |
Gamora is a fictional character portrayed primarily by
When the
As of 2023[update], Gamora has appeared in five films in the MCU. The character and Saldaña's portrayal have been met with positive reception.
Concept and creation
In early April 2013, Zoe Saldaña entered into negotiations to star as Gamora in the film, and it was confirmed she had been cast later that month.[9][10] Amanda Seyfried had been offered the role, but declined due to the excessive hours of make-up required for the role, and her uncertainty over the film's commercial viability.[11]
Fictional character biography
Early life
As a child, Gamora's planet was invaded by Thanos, whose forces killed half the population, including her parents. Gamora confronted him, and out of admiration for her courage, he adopted her as his daughter. She was trained as an assassin, and raised alongside Nebula, whom she was often pitted against in fights, in which Gamora always won.
Joining the Guardians of the Galaxy
Gamora plans to rebel against Thanos when he sends her to aid
Stopping Ego
Some months later, Gamora and the Guardians are hired by the Sovereign to fight off an alien attacking their valuable batteries, in exchange for a captured Nebula. After they leave, they are chased by the Sovereign's fleet after Rocket reveals that he stole some of the batteries. Crash landing on a planet, they meet Quill's father,
Infinity War and death
Four years later, Gamora and the Guardians respond to a distress signal in space and end up rescuing
Alternate versions
2014 variant
Leaving her universe and the Battle of Earth
In an alternate 2014, Gamora and
Joining the Ravagers and helping the Guardians
Gamora then joins the
What If...?
Several alternate versions of Gamora appear in the animated series What If...?, in which she is voiced by Cynthia McWilliams.[2]
Ultron's conquest
In an alternate 2015, Gamora, along with the other Guardians of the Galaxy, is killed while defending the
Super Nova Nebula
In another universe, Gamora was killed by Ronan the Accuser alongside Thanos.
Destroyer of Thanos
In an alternate 2012, Gamora is sent by Thanos to kill
She and Stark then travel to
Rescued by Hela
In another alternate universe, a young Gamora meets Thanos during his attack on her planet, but she is rescued by
Characterization
Gamora is an orphan from an alien world who seeks redemption for her past crimes. She was trained by Thanos to be his personal assassin.[14][15][16] Saldaña said that she became Gamora through make-up rather than computer-generated imagery (CGI) or performance capture.[17] On taking the role, Saldaña said, "I was just excited to be asked to join by James Gunn and to also play someone green. I've been blue before [in Avatar]."[18] Saldaña described Gamora as "a warrior, she's an assassin and she's very lethal, but what saves her is the same thing that can doom her. She has a sense of righteousness. She's a very righteous individual."[19]
She appears as a member of the original Guardians of the Galaxy, eventually finding love with
In
Reception
Zoe Saldaña has received numerous award nominations for her portrayal of the character.
Award | Year | Category | Work | Result | Ref(s) |
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Black Reel Awards | Best Supporting Actress | Guardians of the Galaxy | Won | ||
Critics' Choice Movie Awards | Best Actress in an Action Movie | Won | |||
MTV Movie Awards
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Best On-Screen Transformation | Nominated | |||
People's Choice Awards | Favorite Action Movie Actress | Won | |||
Teen Choice Awards | |||||
Choice Movie Actress: Sci-Fi
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Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2 | Won | |||
Choice MovieShip (shared with Chris Pratt) | Nominated | ||||
Choice Liplock (shared with Chris Pratt) | Avengers: Infinity War | Nominated | |||
Choice Actress: Action | Won | ||||
Avengers: Endgame | Won | ||||
Nickelodeon Kids' Choice Awards | Favorite Movie Actress | Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2 | Nominated | ||
Favorite Movie Actress | Avengers: Infinity War | Won | |||
Critics' Choice Super Awards | Best Actress in a Superhero Movie | Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 | Pending |
See also
Notes
References
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External links
- Gamora on Marvel Cinematic Universe Wiki, an external wiki
- Gamora on Marvel Database, a Marvel Comics wiki
- Gamora on Marvel.com