Zendaya full name Zendaya Maree Stoermer Coleman is a well-known American actress, singer, producer and dancer. Her music is a combination of R&B and pop genres. Moreover, she is an entrepreneur in the fashion industry.
She first rose to prominence at a young age following her debut on television in the Disney Channel’s comedy Shake it up (2010-2013). The show which premiered in November 2010 with over 6.2 million viewers made Zendaya the second highest-ranked Disney Channel’s premiere in 27 years. Her maiden film role was in a Disney Channel Movie, Frenemies (2012).
In her highly successful career, Zendaya has bagged a number of awards including the 2023 Golden Globe Award for Best Actress- Television Series Drama. Notably, she has as well won Primetime Emmy Awards twice. First in 2020 at age 24 for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series to become the youngest ever recipient. She won it a second time in 2022 consequently becoming the youngest acting artist to win the award twice. Furthermore, in 2023, Zendaya won the CinemaCon Star of the Year Award.
Moreover, in 2022, Time listed her among the 100 most influential people in the world.
Recording labels
Hollywood and Republic.
Age and Birthday
Born on September 1, 1996 in Oakland, California in United States, Zendaya is 28 years at 2024.
Zendaya Family
Parents
The gifted artist’s parents are Claire Stoermer (mother) and Kazembe Ajamu Coleman (father) are both teachers. Her mother has Scottish and German roots while her father is an African-American with Nigerian descent.
She is Kazembe and Claire’s only child together.
Siblings, nephews and nieces.
Zendaya has five older siblings from her dad’s previous relationship, sisters namely; Katianna, Annabella and Kaylee and two older brothers; Austin and Julien.
Additionally, she is an auntie to her siblings’ kids whom she enjoys a close relationship with.
Zendaya Boyfriend
The star artist is in a romantic relationship with a long time friend Tom Holland, an English actor.
Zendaya Career
Modeling
In 2009, Zendaya initiated her career as a fashion model working for Old Navy, Macy’s and Mervyns. Furthermore, she featured as a back-up dancer in a Sears, Roebuck and Co. advertisement with Disney celebrity Selena Gomez.
Acting
Zendaya began her acting career in the Disney Channel’s episodic comedy Shake It Up (2010-2013). Subsequently, she took a leading role in K.C. Undercover (2015-2018).
In was until 2017 when she ventured into film debuting as Michelle in the superhero film Spider-Man: Homecoming. Moreover she has featured in a number of films namely;
- The Greatest Showman (2017)
- Far From Home (2019)
- No Way Home (2021)
- Malcolm & Marie (2021)
- Dune (2021)
- Dune: Part Two (2024)
- Challengers (2024)
- Euphoria (2024-present)
Music
Her music career began in 2011 when she released two singles Swag it out and Watch me. Subsequently, signed with Hollywood Records in 2012 followed by the release of her debut self-titled studio album in 2013. The album’s lead single Replay attained top 40 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart.
In 2015, Zendaya relocated to Republic Records where she released the single Something New featuring Chris Brown.
Zendaya Net Worth
The American artist has an estimated net worth of $22 million and among the wealthiest celebrities below 30 years at 2024.