Zendaya is an American actress and singer who went from Disney Channel to award winning drama and blockbuster films. She is also one of the most watched names in fashion.
Early life
She was born in Oakland, California, on 1 September 1996. Her parents were both teachers, and her mother also worked at a theatre, which is where Zendaya first fell in love with performing. She studied at the Oakland School for the Arts.
Career
She became known as Rocky Blue on Disney’s Shake It Up and later starred in K.C. Undercover. In 2017 she played MJ in Spider-Man: Homecoming and stayed for Far From Home and No Way Home.
Her role as Rue in Euphoria won her two Emmys, making her the youngest two time winner in that category. She played Chani in Dune and Dune Part Two and led the tennis drama Challengers in 2024. Her 2026 work includes Christopher Nolan’s The Odyssey and Spider-Man: Brand New Day.
Personal life
She has been with Tom Holland since around 2021, and their engagement was reported in early 2025. She is known for keeping her private life quiet.
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