Zendaya

Zendaya (born Zendaya Maree Stoermer Coleman) is an Emmy-winning actress and singer known for her acclaimed performance on HBO’s Euphoria and in Marvel’s Spider-Man franchise. Born and raised in Oakland, California, Zendaya developed an early interest in performing while attending Oakland School for the Arts. Zendaya also trained at the California Shakespeare Theater and appeared in stage productions before transitioning to television.

She rose to fame in 2010 as Rocky Blue on Disney Channel’s Shake It Up, sharing the screen with Bella Thorne. She later led the superhero comedy K.C. Undercover, establishing a strong presence on the network throughout the 2010s. After competing on Dancing With the Stars, she expanded into music, releasing her self-titled debut album Zendaya in 2013, which featured the single “Replay.” Her career reached new heights when she began starring as Rue Bennett on HBO’s Euphoria in 2019. Her performance earned her two Primetime Emmy Awards for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series.

In 2017, she joined the Marvel Cinematic Universe as MJ in Spider-Man: Homecoming, later reprising the role in Spider-Man: Far From Home (2019) and Spider-Man: No Way Home (2021), opposite husband Tom Holland. She has also appeared in films including The Greatest Showman (2017), Dune (2021), Dune: Part Two (2024) and Challengers (2024).

Zendaya has been linked to several high-profile figures over the years, including her Euphoria costar Jacob Elordi. She confirmed her relationship with Holland in 2021 after years of speculation. The pair got engaged in 2024.