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Zendaya
Born Zendaya Maree Stoermer Coleman
American actress, two-time Emmy winner and fashion icon
Biography
Zendaya is an American actress and singer who rose to fame on Disney Channel before starring in Euphoria, the Spider-Man films and Dune. She became the youngest two-time winner of the Emmy for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series.
Early life
Zendaya grew up in Oakland, where her mother worked at the California Shakespeare Theater. She studied at the Oakland School for the Arts and performed in local theatre productions as a child.
Career
She was cast in Disney Channel’s Shake It Up in 2010 and later led K.C. Undercover. Her film breakthrough came as Michelle Jones in Spider-Man: Homecoming (2017), followed by The Greatest Showman.
Her role as Rue Bennett in HBO’s Euphoria earned Emmy Awards in 2020 and 2022. She has since starred in Denis Villeneuve’s Dune films and Luca Guadagnino’s Challengers (2024).
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2010age 14
Debut
Cast in Disney Channel’s Shake It Up
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2017age 21
Breakthrough
Plays MJ in Spider-Man: Homecoming
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2019age 23
Stars as Rue in Euphoria
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2020age 24
Record
Becomes youngest Lead Actress in a Drama Emmy winner
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2024age 28
Leads Challengers and Dune: Part Two
Notable Works
- 2010 Shake It Up Rocky Blue TV series
- 2017 Spider-Man: Homecoming Michelle “MJ” Jones Film
- 2017 The Greatest Showman Anne Wheeler Film
- 2019 Euphoria Rue Bennett TV series
- 2021 Dune Chani Film
- 2024 Challengers Tashi Duncan Film
Awards & Achievements
- Golden Globe AwardBest Actress, Television Drama — Euphoria 2023
- Primetime Emmy AwardOutstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series — Euphoria 2022
- Primetime Emmy AwardOutstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series — Euphoria 2020
Education
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Oakland School for the Arts Performing arts
Personal Life
- Parents
- Kazembe Ajamu Coleman, Claire Stoermer
Birthday Facts
Did You Know?
- Her name derives from the Shona name Tendai.
- She was the youngest person to win two Emmys for lead actress in a drama.
Frequently Asked Questions
When is Zendaya's birthday?
Zendaya was born on September 1, 1996.
Where was Zendaya born?
Zendaya was born in Oakland, California, USA.
What is Zendaya's zodiac sign?
Born on September 1, Zendaya is a Virgo.
What is Zendaya's full name?
Zendaya Maree Stoermer Coleman.
How tall is Zendaya?
She is about 178 cm (5 ft 10 in) tall.
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