Carlo Ancelotti Spotted with Hollywood Star Zoe Saldana: The Surprising Friendship Behind the Scenes

Real Madrid manager Carlo Ancelotti found himself in the limelight this weekend, not for football but for his close friendship with Hollywood actress Zoe Saldana. While the football world buzzed about Kylian Mbappe skipping France duty for a night out in Stockholm, Ancelotti enjoyed a more high-profile yet serene weekend, spending time with Saldana, the star of blockbuster hits like Avatar and Guardians of the Galaxy. The Italian coach shared a warm Instagram post with Saldana, captioning it, “Spending time with a good friend.”

Their connection isn’t new, and it goes beyond football and Hollywood glitz. Ancelotti and Saldana became close friends after appearing together in Star Trek Beyond, a movie released in 2016, where Ancelotti had a cameo. The Italian coach explained how his friendship with Saldana’s husband, Marco Perego, who directed the film, opened the door to his brief moment on the silver screen. “We have a good relationship with the family,” Ancelotti explained in an earlier interview with SkySports. “They were filming in Vancouver, and they invited me to visit. I went to the set, spoke to the director, and he said, ‘I’ll put you in a small role.’”

This isn’t the first time Ancelotti has rubbed shoulders with celebrities. His wife, Mariann Barrena McClay, hails from Canada, and the couple often spends time in the world of the rich and famous. Ancelotti’s calm demeanor off the pitch has always reflected his ability to balance life between high-stakes football and personal moments with influential friends.

The weekend snapshot of Ancelotti and Saldana is yet another reminder of the Real Madrid manager’s connections that stretch far beyond the football pitch. Despite leading one of the most demanding football clubs in the world, Ancelotti continues to maintain a close circle of friends in the entertainment industry, effortlessly merging the worlds of sport and cinema.