Zendaya
Biography
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).
Known For
Spider-Man: Brand New Day
2026
The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon
2014
The Late Show with Stephen Colbert
2015
The Odyssey
2026
The Kelly Clarkson Show
2019
The Graham Norton Show
2007
The Jennifer Hudson Show
2022
Jeopardy!
1984
Jimmy Kimmel Live!
2003
LIVE with Kelly and Mark
1988
Dancing with the Stars
2005
Dancing with the Stars
2005
Filmography
Spider-Man: Brand New Day
as MJ · 2026
The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon
as Self - Guest · 2014
The Late Show with Stephen Colbert
as Self - Guest · 2015
The Odyssey
as Athena · 2026
The Kelly Clarkson Show
as Self · 2019
The Graham Norton Show
as Self · 2007
The Jennifer Hudson Show
as Self - Guest · 2022
Jeopardy!
as Self - Clue Presenter · 1984
Jimmy Kimmel Live!
as Self - Guest · 2003
LIVE with Kelly and Mark
as Self - Guest · 1988
Dancing with the Stars
as Self - Contestant · 2005
Dancing with the Stars
as Self - Judge · 2005
El hormiguero
as Self - Guest · 2006
Quotidien
as Self · 2016
Project Runway
as Self - Guest Judge · 2004
Euphoria
as Rue Bennett · 2019
You Quiz on the Block
as Self · 2018
black-ish
as Resheida · 2014
Spider-Man: No Way Home
as MJ · 2021
Golden Globe Awards
as Self - Nominee · 1944
The Talk
· 2010
Dune: Part Two
as Chani · 2024
Variety Studio: Actors on Actors
as Self · 2014
America's Next Top Model
as Self - Guest · 2003
Good Luck Charlie
as Rocky Blue · 2010
Spider-Man: Homecoming
as Michelle · 2017
Dune
as Chani · 2021
MTV Movie & TV Awards
as Self - Presenter · 1992
Close Up with The Hollywood Reporter
as Self · 2015
Spider-Man: Far From Home
as MJ · 2019
The Drama
as Emma · 2026
Shake It Up
as Raquel "Rocky" Blue · 2010
K.C. Undercover
as K.C. Cooper · 2015
Dune: Part Three
as Chani · 2026
Desus & Mero
as Self · 2019
A.N.T. Farm
as Sequoia Jones · 2011
The Oscars
as Self · 1953
The Oscars
as Self - Presenter · 1953
The OA
as Fola · 2016
The Greatest Showman
as Anne Wheeler · 2017
Challengers
as Tashi Donaldson · 2024
Space Jam: A New Legacy
as Lola Bunny (voice) · 2021
Faut Voir - L'Hebdo cinéma
as Self - Guest · 2023
Shrek 5
as Felicia (voice) · 2027
Radio Disney Music Awards
as Self - Presenter · 2013
Radio Disney Music Awards
as Self · 2013
Radio Disney Music Awards
as Self - Host · 2013
Duck Duck Goose
as Chi (voice) · 2018
Smallfoot
as Meechee (voice) · 2018
Malcolm & Marie
as Marie · 2021
The Emmy Awards
as Self · 1949
Pixie Hollow Games
as Fern (voice) · 2011
Zapped
as Zoey Stevens · 2014
Euphoria: A Look Back
as Self (archive footage) · 2026
Super Buddies
as Lollipop (voice) · 2013
Spider-Man: All Roads Lead to No Way Home
as Self (archive footage) · 2022
Skin Wars
as Self - Guest Judge · 2014
Disney's Friends for Change Games
as Self · 2011
The Odyssey: The Making of an Epic
as Self - "Athena" · 2026
Generations: The Evolution of Spider-Man
as Self - MJ · 2026
Frenemies
as Halley Brandon · 2012
Is That Black Enough for You?!?
as Self · 2022
Hans Zimmer & Friends: Diamond in the Desert
as Self · 2025
Project Runway: Threads
as Guest Judge · 2014
PrankStars
as Self · 2011
Supreme Models
as Self · 2022
Invisible Beauty
as Self · 2023
Inside the Dream: Mugler
as Self · 2024
30 for 30: The Bunny & the GOAT
as Lola Bunny (voice) · 2021
2024 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony
as Self · 2024
A Fan's Guide to Spider-Man Homecoming
as Self - Host · 2017
Lemonade
as Self · 2016
Covidwood
as Self · 2021
Shake It Up: Made in Japan
as Rocky Blue · 2012
Disney Parks Christmas Day Parade
as Self · 2011
Inside the Dream
as Self · 2022
Be My Baby
as Ronnie Spector
Teen Choice Awards
as Self - Presenter · 1999