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Zendaya
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Zendaya is an American actress born in Oakland, California, who evolved from a Disney Channel star into one of the most prominent talents of her generation. She earned widespread acclaim and two Emmy Awards for her role as Rue in the HBO series Euphoria, becoming the youngest woman to win the lead drama actress prize. On the big screen she plays MJ in the Spider-Man franchise and stars in Denis Villeneuve's Dune films, as well as the sports drama Challengers. Combining poise, style and emotional honesty, she has become a defining figure of contemporary pop culture.
Zendaya
19 Movies
7 Series
Zendaya is an American actress born in Oakland, California, who evolved from a Disney Channel star into one of the most prominent talents of her generation. She earned widespread acclaim and two Emmy Awards for her role as Rue in the HBO series Euphoria, becoming the youngest woman to win the lead drama actress prize. On the big screen she plays MJ in the Spider-Man franchise and stars in Denis Villeneuve's Dune films, as well as the sports drama Challengers. Combining poise, style and emotional honesty, she has become a defining figure of contemporary pop culture.
Movies
Plays MJ
Spider-Man: Brand New Day
2026
Plays Athena
The Odyssey
2026
Plays Chani
Dune: Part Three
2026
Plays Chani
Dune: Part Two
2024
Plays MJ
Spider-Man: No Way Home
2021
Plays Chani
Dune
2021
Plays Michelle
Spider-Man: Homecoming
2017
Plays MJ
Spider-Man: Far From Home
2019
Producer
Plays Tashi Donaldson
Challengers
2024
Plays Emma
The Drama
2026
Plays Anne Wheeler
The Greatest Showman
2017
Plays Lola Bunny (voice)
Space Jam: A New Legacy
2021
Plays Felicia (voice)
Shrek 5
2027
Plays Meechee (voice)
Smallfoot
2018
Plays Chi (voice)
Duck Duck Goose
2018
Producer
Plays Marie
Malcolm & Marie
2021
Plays Fern (voice)
Pixie Hollow Games
2011
Plays Lollipop (voice)
Super Buddies
2013
Plays Lola Bunny (voice)
30 for 30: The Bunny & the GOAT
2021
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Frequently Asked Questions
How old is Zendaya and where are they from?
Zendaya is 30 years old, born on September 1, 1996 in Oakland, California, USA.
What are the most famous roles of Zendaya?
Zendaya is best known for roles in Spider-Man: Homecoming, Spider-Man: No Way Home, Spider-Man: Far From Home.
How many movies has Zendaya been in?
Over a 15-year career (since 2011), Zendaya has appeared in 19 movies and 7 TV shows.
What was Zendaya's first movie?
The career of Zendaya began with Pixie Hollow Games (2011).
What is Zendaya's most recent movie or series?
Zendaya's most recent release is Spider-Man: Brand New Day, which premiered on July 29, 2026.
What TV shows has Zendaya appeared in?
On television, Zendaya has appeared in Euphoria, The OA, Good Luck Charlie, The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon.
Does Zendaya have any upcoming projects?
Yes, Zendaya's upcoming work includes: Dune: Part Three (2026), Shrek 5 (2027).
Zendaya
1996-09-01 · Oakland, California, USA
Zendaya Maree Stoermer Coleman (born September 1, 1996), known mononymously as Zendaya, is an American actress. Her accolades include two Primetime Emmy Awards and a Golden Globe. In 2022, Time named her one of the 100 most influential people in the world.
Born in Oakland, California, Zendaya began her career as a child model and dancer before gaining prominence for her roles on the Disney Channel sitcoms Shake It Up (2010–2013) and K.C. Undercover (2015–2018), the latter of which she also produced. For her performance as Rue Bennett, a struggling drug-addicted teenager in the HBO teen drama series Euphoria (2019–2026), Zendaya won two Primetime Emmy Awards for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series.
Zendaya made her feature film debut as MJ in the Marvel Cinematic Universe film Spider-Man: Homecoming (2017). She reprised her role in its sequels Far From Home (2019), No Way Home (2021), and Brand New Day (2026). She has since starred in the musical film The Greatest Showman (2017), Denis Villeneuve's Dune trilogy (2021–2026), Christopher Nolan's epic The Odyssey (2026), and earned praise for her performances in the romance films Malcolm & Marie (2021), Challengers (2024) and The Drama (2026).