Zendaya Showbiz Cheat Sheet

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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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Zendaya Made $300K Salary for 7 Minutes of ‘Dune’
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Zendaya’s 3 Favorite Red Carpet Looks — ‘It’s Like Picking Your Favorite Kid’
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3 years ago
Zendaya Isn’t Sure If She’ll be Acting in 10 Years
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Zendaya Admits She Sometimes Feels ‘Silly’ Being an Actor
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Zendaya Isn’t the Only ‘Dancing with the Stars’ Contestant to Be a Gracious Loser Despite Dominating the Competition

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

Tom Holland’s Dad Theorizes Tom Holland Pulled Inspiration for His Proposal From Movies

Dominic Holland joked that his son, Tom Holland, watched enough 'slushy movies' growing up to inspire his proposal.

by Andrea Francese

Published on January 15, 2025

2 min read

Tom Holland and Zendaya, who are on the 'same page' about having children, in 2021

Celebrity

Tom Holland and Zendaya Are on the ‘Same Page’ About Having Children

Zendaya and Tom Holland reportedly want to become parents someday.

by Mandi Kerr

Zendaya and Tom Holland stand in front of a staircase. She wears a silver blazer and he wears a black leather jacket.

Celebrity

Zendaya Didn’t Care About Publicity Following Engagement to Tom Holland

Zendaya and Tom Holland are a very private couple. While she didn't hide their recent engagement, she didn't care about announcing it.

by Emma McKee

Willem Dafoe Once Revealed the Difference Between Working With Marvel and DC

Willem Dafoe once shared what he learned about superhero movies after doing both Marvel and DC projects.

by Antonio Stallings

Published on January 16, 2025

3 min read

Andrew Garfield posing in front of a Spider-Man poster.

Celebrity

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

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

Can Zendaya Become a Marvel Superhero? Fans Want ‘Spider-Man’ Love Interest MJ to Be Ironheart in the MCU

Can Zendaya's MJ become a superhero in the MCU? Fans hope so.

by Eric Robinette

Celebrity / TV

How Old Is Rue (Zendaya’s Character) on HBO’s ‘Euphoria’?

She's doing it all for love. How old is Rue in HBO's drama series, 'Euphoria'? Here's what we know about this character, played by Zendaya.

by Julia Dzurillay

Celebrity

How Did Zendaya and Jacob Elordi Meet?

Find out how Zendaya met her boyfriend Jacob Elordi.

by Eduard Varnham

Celebrity / Music / TV

Zendaya on Why She Took a Step Back From Music

Zendaya has always been a woman of many talents, but after she headlined the HBO series, Euphoria, people started giving more attention to the actress. A former Disney darling, many people weren’t sure if she would be able to handle playing such a dark role. However, the 23-year-old managed to pull off Rue with flying …

by Abeni Tinubu

Celebrity

Zendaya Reveals Why She Turned Down Controversial Aaliyah Biopic While Missy Elliott Wants to Front a Major Do-Over

Zendaya was once ready to play Aaliyah in a biopic. She turned down the role. Here's why she did and why Missy Elliott wants a major do-over.

by Candace Powell

‘Euphoria’ Photo Gives Fans Hope About Fez and Zendaya’s Rue

'Euphoria' picture has fans believing two characters are alive.

by Kourtnee Jackson

Celebrity / TV

‘Euphoria’: Zendaya Gets Candid About Fan Reaction to Rue

Ever since Euphoria hit HBO airways last Summer, fans haven’t been able to stop talking about it. Headlining the series is Zendaya, the 23-year-old multitalented actress, singer, and model. Though the show was a bit controversial because of the very adult themes it chose to explore, reception to the show has been overwhelmingly positive. In …

by Abeni Tinubu

Celebrity

Zendaya Calls Her Driven Personality ‘a Blessing and a Curse’

Although Zendaya takes pride in her work, she is always looking ahead for the next big thing.

by Abeni Tinubu

Celebrity / Movies / TV

Zendaya Escaped The Disney Machine Unscathed; What’s Her Secret?

Though Zendaya may be tugging on our heartstrings these days as Rue on the hit HBO drama, Euphoria, it wasn’t too long ago that she was a Disney darling. With 65.8 million followers on Instagram alone, the actress has one heck of a platform and she began building that as one of the most lovable …

by Abeni Tinubu

Celebrity / TV

Zendaya Is Ready to Get Back to Work After Her First Break in Years

If it’s one thing that Zendaya is known for it’s her incredible work ethic. When she’s not headling the hit HBO show, Euphoria, the 23-year-old is working on movies or progressing her modeling career. And while Zendaya has put her singing career on hold for the time being, fans are persistent about asking her for …

by Abeni Tinubu

From ‘Dwayne Wayne’ to Zendaya’s TV Dad: Where is ‘A Different World’ Star Kadeem Hardison Now?

'A Different World' star Kadeem Hardison found television success again as Zendaya's TV dad. What is the actor up to now?

by Erika Delgado

Celebrity

Zendaya Wants to Create More Opportunities for Black, Female, Creatives

Zendaya has never shied away from showing the world how multitalented she is. From her movies, to her television shows, to her modeling skills, and her melodious singing voice, she’s built up quite an incredible career for herself. Most recently, the 23-year-old stunned fans as Rue in the hit HBO drama, Euphoria. In the show, …

by Abeni Tinubu

Celebrity / TV

Zendaya on How She Knew ‘Euphoria’ Was Right for Her; ‘I Had No Fear’

When Zendaya shed her Disney skin to step into the world of HBO’s Euphoria, some people were a bit skeptical. As the 23-year-old was used to creating content for much younger audiences, some struggled to see how she’d be able to embody such a dark and troubled character. However, Zendaya blew expectations out of the …

by Abeni Tinubu

Celebrity / TV

‘Euphoria’: Why Hunter Schafer Calls Zendaya Her ‘Closest Collaborator’

Hunter Schafer may have gotten her start with modeling, but from the moment she graced the screen as Jules in the hit HBO show, Euphoria, it was clear that she was meant to be an actress as well. Though Euphoria was Schafer’s first acting venture, her natural talent and presence made her a true breakout …

by Abeni Tinubu

Celebrity / TV

Will Azealia Banks Be on the Next Season of the HBO Series, ‘Euphoria’?

This artist would be the perfect addition to HBO's drama series. Learn more about Azealia Banks and her potential role in season 2 of 'Euphoria.'

by Julia Dzurillay

Celebrity

‘Euphoria’: Fans Are Sure Zendaya Is Dating Her Costar After Seeing These Pictures

People have been wondering who Zendaya has been dating for years. But these photos prove that the star might actually be dating one of her 'Euphoria' costars.

by Christina Montford

Celebrity

Gwyneth Paltrow Commented On Zendaya’s Instagram Photo and Fans Are Furious

Gwyneth Paltrow has had a very impressive career. She has starred in some of the biggest movies in Hollywood. However, her career goals have expanded.

by Suse Forrest

‘Euphoria’ Is Having Open Casting Calls for Season 2; Here’s How You Can Audition

HBO’s new drama, Euphoria was all the media could talk about last Summer. In fact, the first season didn’t even finish airing before Season 2 was announced. Fans really connected to the real and raw themes explored in the show. Euphoria deals with complex issues like addiction, gender, sexuality, and sexual orientation in a way …

by Abeni Tinubu

The Unofficial Zodiac Signs of the ‘Euphoria’ Characters, As Guessed by Fans of the HBO Series

What are the zodiac signs of 'Euphoria' characters like Nate, Rue, and Jules? Here are some fan predictions about the teenagers on HBO's drama series.

by Julia Dzurillay

Celebrity

Are Zendaya and Bella Thorne Still Close Friends?

Zendaya and Bella Thorne are two of the most famous celebrities in Hollywood today, and they have Disney Channel to thank for that. The two rose to fame in the early 2010s for their roles as CeCe and Rocky on the hit show Shake It Up. Not only did they gain lasting careers starring on …

by Bre Williams

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