Zendaya Showbiz Cheat Sheet

Zendaya
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Zendaya
Zendaya is an American actor and singer best known for her roles in Spider-Man and HBO's Euphoria. Zendaya rose to fame as a teenager, with her first role being Rocky Blue in Disney's Good Luck Charlie. From there she did a few TV movies before starring as Rocky Blue in Disney's Shake It Up. Leaving her Disney days behind, Zendaya had a guest star role in Black-ish before starring in Spider-Man: Homecoming. In 2019, she joined HBO's Euphoria in the central role of Rue Bennett, a troubled teenager with a substance abuse problem. In 2020, Zendaya won the Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series for playing Rue, becoming the youngest person to win a Primetime Emmy in that category. Zendaya is currently dating Tom Holland.
Full Name: Zendaya Maree Stoermer Coleman Birthday: September 1, 1996 Net Worth: $15 million Height: 5'10"
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Euphoria

Sydney Sweeney posing in a red dress at the people's Choice Awards.

Celebrity

Sydney Sweeney Found Talking About ‘Euphoria’ as Scary as Talking About Marvel

Sydney Sweeney found the one thing working on ‘Madame Web’ had in common with working on the TV series ‘Euphoria’.

by Antonio Stallings

Published on April 5, 2024

3 min read

Euphoria star Sydney Sweeney attends a media event in 2023

Movies / TV

Sydney Sweeney Movies and TV Shows: Her Best Performances Ranked

Sydney Sweeney's rise to fame seemed quick, but she's actually appeared in dozens of movies and TV shows on her way to the top.

by Suse Forrest

'Euphoria' star Zendaya as Rue in a scene from season two

‘Euphoria’ Season 3: Each Episode Takes a Full Month to Film

'Euphoria' is one of HBO's biggest hits, so it's no surprise it takes a full month to film just 1 episode of the highly acclaimed series.

by Agustin Mojica

Zendaya Was Worried About Being So Much Taller Than Tom Holland When They Met for ‘Spider-Man: Homecoming’

Zendaya once revealed what it was really like meeting Tom Holland for the Marvel film ‘Spider-Man: Homecoming’.

by Antonio Stallings

Published on August 11, 2024

3 min read

Tom Holland and Zendaya stars 'Spider-Man No Way Home'

Celebrity

Zendaya’s ‘Spider-Man’ Co-Star Tom Holland Defended Her as ‘Powerful’ Against Racist Remarks

The dark side of fandom showed itself after Zendaya's casting in 'Spider-Man: Homecoming,' but the actor proved her mettle to everyone, including co-star Tom Holland.

by Sam Hines

Tom Holland and Zendaya wear brown to a premiere

Celebrity

Tom Holland Once Revealed Why He Never Talks About Zendaya in Interviews: ‘This Isn’t My Story’

Tom Holland and Zendaya did a lot to shield their dating life from the public. The couple explains why.

by Abeni Tinubu

Andrew Garfield Had a Near Death Experience Everyday on ‘The Amazing Spider-Man’ Set

Andrew Garfield once revealed what it was really like playing the superhero Spider-Man, a character he wanted to be since he was a kid.

by Antonio Stallings

Published on October 6, 2024

3 min read

Kirsten Dunst posing at the premier eof 'Spider-Man 2' in a white dress.

Celebrity

Kirsten Dunst Made Sure Mary Jane Watson Wasn’t a Sex Object in ‘Spider-Man’

Kirsten Dunst once opened up about how she provided her own creative input on Mary Jane Watson in 'Spider-Man.

by Antonio Stallings

Emma Stone smiling while wearing a white outfit at 'The Amazing Spider-Man 2' premiere.

Celebrity

How Old Was Emma Stone in ‘The Amazing Spider-Man’?

Emma Stone got a chance to play another high school student in the feature ‘The Amazing Spider-Man’, but did her age match the role?

by Antonio Stallings

Zendaya Continues to Be the ‘Best Dressed’ Celebrity of Every Stage She Walks on — Even During a Socially Distanced Emmy Award Show

Zendaya made history at the Emmy Awards, and we're not just talking about her 'Euphoria' win. Here is our look at some of Zendaya's Emmy Award looks.

by Julia Dzurillay

Celebrity / Movies

Netflix Paid $30 Million for Zendaya’s Film ‘Malcolm & Marie’ & That’s Just a Drop in the Bucket for Them

Netflix just spent $30 million on Zendaya's latest film, Malcolm & Marie. But, that's nothing compared to what they'll spend on content in 2020.

by Abeni Tinubu

Movies

‘Dune’: Zendaya and Timothée Chalamet Were Strangers Before the Film, Reveals Her Role Is ‘Very Small’

Zendaya speaks on 'Dune' and her experience meeting Timothée Chalamet.

by Kourtnee Jackson

Celebrity

Zendaya Has Already Given Fans the Secret To Her Gorgeous Skin and Amazing Selfies

Zendaya has broken the Internet with the gorgeous selfies she posted to Instagram. And,, the actor has already shared her skincare routine with fans.

by Abeni Tinubu

Celebrity

Did Zendaya Break Up With Her ‘Euphoria’ Co-Star Jacob Elordi? Speculation Grows After Elordi Was Allegedly Seen Holding Hands With Kaia Gerber

Here's what we know about Zendaya and Jacob Elordi's rumored breakup.

by Chelsea Stewart

Celebrity / Music

Zendaya Was Losing It After Receiving Birthday Wishes From Beyoncé — ‘It’s Lost’

Even 'Euphoria' actor, Zendaya, is a member of the Bey Hive. Here's what she said after receiving a special birthday message from 'Queen Bey,' Beyoncé.

by Julia Dzurillay

Celebrity

Timothée Chalamet Just Called Zendaya ‘Inspiring’ and Our Hearts Can’t Take It

Timothée Chalamet and Zendaya are best friends apparently, and we can't get enough of it.

by Simone Torn

Celebrity / TV

Zendaya Was ‘Too Nervous’ to Deal With Her Emmy Nomination — What Record Will She Break If She Wins?

Actor Zendaya is up for an Emmy for her role in 'Euphoria.' Here's how she reacted, and how her potential win could make history.

by Becca Bleznak

Celebrity / Movies

Zac Efron Reveals His Favorite On-Screen Kissing Partner

Zac Efron has shared plenty of on-screen kisses. Who is his favorite kissing partner in a movie? Vanessa Hudgens in 'High School Musical'? Zendaya in 'The Greatest Showman'? Read on to find out.

by Simone Torn

Celebrity / TV

‘Euphoria’: Zendaya on How Playing Rue Has Changed Her Personality

Though Zendaya has been a household name for years, her lead role on the HBO series, Euphoria has taken her career to the next level...

by Abeni Tinubu

‘Euphoria’: Storm Reid Just Revealed How Season 2 Will Address the Pandemic

It looks like Season 2 of 'Euphoria' won't drop anytime soon. However, Storm Reid how the hit HBO show will address the coronavirus pandemic.

by Aramide Tinubu

Celebrity

Chris Brown Asks Zendaya To Release Their Shelved Music Video From 2016

In recent years, Zendaya has been laser-focused on her acting career as opposed to dabbling in music as she did before. It seems to have paid off heavily, as she nabbed an Emmy nomination for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series for her critically-acclaimed turn as Rue Bennett in Euphoria.

by Trey Mangum

Movies

Could Disney and Disney+ Make a Spinoff of ‘The Greatest Showman’? Fans Look Forward to a Stage Adaptation of the Musical

With 'The Greatest Showman' now available for streaming on Disney+, fans wonder if they've seen the last the movie's characters. Here's what we know about Disney's future plans for this musical.

by Julia Dzurillay

Celebrity / Movies

Is That Actually Zendaya Singing in ‘The Greatest Showman’?

Zendaya is much more than a talented actor. For 'The Greatest Showman,' the actress also appears on the original soundtrack. Here's what we know about Zendaya's singing.

by Julia Dzurillay