Zendaya
Biography
Zendaya Maree Stoermer Coleman is an American actress, singer, and model born on September 1, 1996, in Oakland, California. Recognized for her contributions to entertainment, she has received two Primetime Emmy Awards and a Golden Globe Award. In 2022, Time magazine named her one of the 100 most influential people in the world. Beyond her acting work, she is known as a fashion icon. Her career, which spans television and film, has seen her transition from child performer to a global star whose films as a leading actress have grossed over 3.9 billion dollars worldwide. She is also known by the name Zendaya Coleman.
Career overview
Zendaya began her professional career working as a child model for brands including Macy's, Mervyns, and Old Navy, and also performed as a backup dancer. She gained initial prominence for her role as Rocky Blue on the Disney Channel sitcom Shake It Up, which aired from 2010 to 2013. She continued her work with the network by starring in and producing the sitcom K.C. Undercover, which ran from 2015 to 2018. These early comedic roles established her presence in the industry before she moved toward more complex and critically acclaimed projects.
Her transition to more mature roles includes her portrayal of Rue Bennett, a struggling drug-addicted teenager in the HBO series Euphoria. This performance earned her two Primetime Emmy Awards. In addition to her television work, she has established a significant career in film, appearing in major productions such as Spider-Man: Homecoming. With 72 known acting credits, her work has garnered international recognition and commercial success. She continues to be a notable figure in both film and television, maintaining a career that balances mainstream blockbusters with character-driven performances.
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- Shrek 5 (2027) as Felicia (voice)
- The Odyssey (2026) as Athena
- Spider-Man: Brand New Day (2026) as MJ
- The Drama (2026) as Emma
- Dune: Part Three (2026) as Chani
- The Odyssey: The Making of an Epic (2026) as Self - "Athena"
- Generations: The Evolution of Spider-Man (2026) as Self - MJ
- Euphoria: A Look Back (2026) as Self
- Hans Zimmer & Friends: Diamond in the Desert (2025) as Self
- Dune: Part Two (2024) as Chani
- Challengers (2024) as Tashi Donaldson
- Challengers (2024) Producer
- Inside the Dream: Mugler (2024) as Self
- 2024 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony (2024) as Self
- Faut Voir - L'Hebdo cinéma (2023) as Self - Guest
- Invisible Beauty (2023) as Self
- The Jennifer Hudson Show (2022) as Self - Guest
- Inside the Dream (2022) as Self
- Supreme Models (2022) as Self
- Is That Black Enough for You?!? (2022) as Self
- Spider-Man: No Way Home (2021) as MJ
- Dune (2021) as Chani
- Space Jam: A New Legacy (2021) as Lola Bunny (voice)
- Malcolm & Marie (2021) as Marie
- Malcolm & Marie (2021) Producer
- 30 for 30: The Bunny & the GOAT (2021) as Lola Bunny (voice)
- Covidwood (2021) as Self
- Euphoria Special Episodes (2020) as Rue Bennett
- Euphoria (2019) as Rue Bennett
- Euphoria (2019) Executive Producer
- The Kelly Clarkson Show (2019) as Self
- Spider-Man: Far From Home (2019) as MJ
- Desus & Mero (2019) as Self
- You Quiz on the Block (2018) as Self
- Smallfoot (2018) as Meechee (voice)
- Duck Duck Goose (2018) as Chi (voice)
- Spider-Man: Homecoming (2017) as Michelle
- The Greatest Showman (2017) as Anne Wheeler
- A Fan's Guide to Spider-Man Homecoming (2017) as Self - Host
- Quotidien (2016) as Self
- The OA (2016) as Fola
- Lemonade (2016) as Self
- The Late Show with Stephen Colbert (2015) as Self - Guest
- Close Up with The Hollywood Reporter (2015) as Self
- K.C. Undercover (2015) as K.C. Cooper
- K.C. Undercover (2015) Co-Executive Producer
- K.C. Undercover (2015) Theme Song Performance
- The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon (2014) as Self - Guest
- black-ish (2014) as Resheida
- Variety Studio: Actors on Actors (2014) as Self
- Zapped (2014) as Zoey Stevens
- Skin Wars (2014) as Self - Guest Judge
- Project Runway: Threads (2014) as Guest Judge
- Radio Disney Music Awards (2013) as Self - Presenter
- Radio Disney Music Awards (2013) as Self
- Radio Disney Music Awards (2013) as Self - Host
- Super Buddies (2013) as Lollipop (voice)
- Frenemies (2012) as Halley Brandon
- Shake It Up: Made in Japan (2012) as Rocky Blue
- A.N.T. Farm (2011) as Sequoia Jones
- Pixie Hollow Games (2011) as Fern (voice)
- Disney's Friends for Change Games (2011) as Self
- PrankStars (2011) as Self
- Disney Parks Christmas Day Parade (2011) as Self
- The Talk (2010)
- Good Luck Charlie (2010) as Rocky Blue
- Shake It Up (2010) as Rocky Blue
- The Graham Norton Show (2007) as Self
- El hormiguero (2006) as Self - Guest
- Dancing with the Stars (2005) as Self - Contestant
- Dancing with the Stars (2005) as Self - Judge
- Project Runway (2004) as Self - Guest Judge
- Jimmy Kimmel Live! (2003) as Self - Guest
- America's Next Top Model (2003) as Self - Guest
- Teen Choice Awards (1999) as Self - Presenter
- MTV Movie & TV Awards (1992) as Self - Presenter
- LIVE with Kelly and Mark (1988) as Self - Guest
- The Oscars (1953) as Self
- The Oscars (1953) as Self - Presenter
- Golden Globe Awards (1944) as Self - Nominee
- Be My Baby as Ronnie Spector
- Be My Baby Producer