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Zendaya

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Zendaya in Spider-Man: Homecoming (2017)
'Spider-Man: No Way Home' co-stars and IMDb fan favorites Tom Holland and Zendaya reveal secret talents, their Hogwarts House connections, a potential "Euphoria" cameo appearance, Spider-Man suit pet peeves, favorite ice cream flavors, and more.
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Tom Holland and Zendaya Answer Fan Questions | Extended Interview
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Zendaya (which means "to give thanks" in the language of Shona) is an American actress and singer born in Oakland, California. She began her career appearing as a child model working for Macy's, Mervyns and Old Navy. She was a backup dancer before gaining prominence for her role as Rocky Blue on the Disney Channel sitcom Shake It Up (2010) which also includes Bella Thorne, Kenton Duty and Roshon Fegan. Zendaya was a contestant on the sixteenth season of the competition series Dancing with the Stars. She went on to produce and star as K.C. Cooper in the Disney Channel sitcom K.C. Undercover (2015) She made her film breakthrough in 2017, starring as Michelle "MJ" Jones in the Marvel Cinematic Universe superhero film Spider-Man: Homecoming (2017) and as Anne Wheeler in the musical drama film The Greatest Showman (2017) alongside actors such as Tom Holland, Hugh Jackman and Zac Efron. Besides acting, singing and dancing she is an ambassador for Convoy of Hope. She has written a book, launched her own clothing line (Daya by Zendaya) and proved herself to be a great role model for young girls all around the world.
BornSeptember 1, 1996
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BornSeptember 1, 1996
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  • Won 2 Primetime Emmys

Before They Were Famous: Actors' Early Roles

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Zendaya and Tom Holland in Spider-Man: Homecoming (2017)
Zendaya in Euphoria (2019)
Zendaya in Euphoria (2019)
Zendaya and Hunter Schafer in Euphoria (2019)
Dominic Fike and Zendaya in Out of Touch (2022)
Zendaya in Trying to Get to Heaven Before They Close the Door (2022)
Zendaya in Malcolm & Marie (2021)
Zendaya in Spider-Man: Homecoming (2017)
Timothée Chalamet and Zendaya in Dune (2021)
Zendaya in Dune (2021)
John David Washington, Zendaya, The Kid Mero, and Desus Nice in Passive-Agressive G.O.A.T. (2021)
Zendaya in Dune (2021)

Known for

Spider-Man: Homecoming (2017)
Spider-Man: Homecoming
7.4
  • Michelle
  • 2017
Rebecca Ferguson, Hugh Jackman, Michelle Williams, Radu Spinghel, Ilia Jessica Castro, Zac Efron, Martha Nichols, Christina Glur, Shannon Holtzapffel, Zendaya, Keala Settle, Jonathan Redavid, Yahya Abdul-Mateen II, Luciano Acuna Jr., Daniel Everidge, Skylar Dunn, Timothy Hughes, Cameron Seely, Sam Humphrey, Yusaku Komori, and Danial Son in The Greatest Showman (2017)
The Greatest Showman
7.5
  • Anne Wheeler
  • 2017
John David Washington and Zendaya in Malcolm & Marie (2021)
Malcolm & Marie
6.6
  • Marie
  • 2021
Willem Dafoe, Jamie Foxx, Rhys Ifans, Benedict Cumberbatch, Zendaya, and Tom Holland in Spider-Man: No Way Home (2021)
Spider-Man: No Way Home
8.2
  • MJ
  • 2021

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  • Challengers
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  • Dune: Part Two
    • Post-production
  • Anne Hathaway in Bulgari: Unexpected Wonders (2022)
    Bulgari: Unexpected Wonders
  • Zendaya in Euphoria (2019)
    Euphoria
  • Willem Dafoe, Jamie Foxx, Rhys Ifans, Benedict Cumberbatch, Zendaya, and Tom Holland in Spider-Man: No Way Home (2021)
    Spider-Man: No Way Home
  • Fortnite: Chapter 3 (2021)
    Fortnite: Chapter 3
    • (voice)
  • Javier Bardem, Josh Brolin, Rebecca Ferguson, Jason Momoa, Sharon Duncan-Brewster, Oscar Isaac, Timothée Chalamet, and Zendaya in Dune (2021)
    Dune
  • Bob Bergen, Jeff Bergman, Gabriel Iglesias, Fred Tatasciore, Eric Bauza, LeBron James, and Zendaya in Space Jam: A New Legacy (2021)
    Space Jam: A New Legacy
    • (voice)
  • The Bunny & The GOAT - ESPN 30 for 30 (2021)
    The Bunny & The GOAT - ESPN 30 for 30
    • (voice)
  • John David Washington and Zendaya in Malcolm & Marie (2021)
    Malcolm & Marie
  • Bulgari: Never Too Much (2020)
    Bulgari: Never Too Much
  • Zendaya in Lancôme: Idôle (2019)
    Lancôme: Idôle
  • Spider-Man: Far from Home (2019)
    Spider-Man: Far from Home
  • Brit Marling in The OA (2016)
    The OA
  • Danny DeVito, James Corden, Common, LeBron James, Channing Tatum, Ely Henry, Gina Rodriguez, Zendaya, and Jimmy Tatro in Smallfoot (2018)
    Smallfoot
    • (voice)
  • Wonderful Life - Around the World (2018)
    Wonderful Life - Around the World
  • Duck Duck Goose (2018)
    Duck Duck Goose
    • (voice)

Producer

  • A White Lie
    • In Development
  • Zendaya in Euphoria (2019)
    Euphoria
  • John David Washington and Zendaya in Malcolm & Marie (2021)
    Malcolm & Marie
    • (p.g.a.)
  • Zendaya in K.C. Undercover (2015)
    K.C. Undercover
  • Zendaya in Zendaya: Neverland (2016)
    Zendaya: Neverland
  • Zendaya in Zendaya: Close Up (2015)
    Zendaya: Close Up
  • Zendaya in Zendaya: Too Much (2014)
    Zendaya: Too Much
  • Zendaya: My Baby (Remix) (2014)
    Zendaya: My Baby (Remix)
  • Zendaya in Zendaya: Replay (2013)
    Zendaya: Replay

Sound Department

  • Zendaya in K.C. Undercover (2015)
    K.C. Undercover
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Videos64

"Euphoria" Cast Answer 4 Burning Questions
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"Euphoria" Cast Answer 4 Burning Questions
Tom Holland and Zendaya Answer Fan Questions
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Tom Holland and Zendaya Answer Fan Questions
New on HBO Max
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New on HBO Max
Zendaya | Career Retrospective
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Zendaya | Career Retrospective
The Rise of Zendaya
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The Rise of Zendaya
Why Zendaya and John David Washington Upped Their Games on 'Malcolm & Marie'
Clip 3:34
Why Zendaya and John David Washington Upped Their Games on 'Malcolm & Marie'
Moving Moments at the 2020 Emmys
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Moving Moments at the 2020 Emmys
Highlights From the 2020 Primetime Emmy Awards
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Highlights From the 2020 Primetime Emmy Awards
Emmy-Nominated Breakout Performances to Stream Now
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Emmy-Nominated Breakout Performances to Stream Now
What 'Far from Home' May Reveal About MCU Phase 4
Clip 3:34
What 'Far from Home' May Reveal About MCU Phase 4
'Far From Home' Stars Reveal Their High School Movie and TV Obsessions
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'Far From Home' Stars Reveal Their High School Movie and TV Obsessions
How Tom Holland and Zendaya Became Fast Friends and High School Role Models
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How Tom Holland and Zendaya Became Fast Friends and High School Role Models

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    • September 1, 1996
    • Oakland, California, USA
    • (Half Sibling)
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    Music video for Taylor Swift: "Bad Blood" as Cut-Throat
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    • 4 Interviews
    • 1 Article
    • 11 Magazine Cover Photos

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    Her name means "giving thanks" in the language of the African Shona tribe.
  • Quotes
    If I could have a Dancing with the Stars (2005) partner, it would be Michael Jackson, but since I can't any more - sadly - it would be Roshon Fegan.
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      (2021)
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