Zendayasexy, an American actress and singer, has found considerable fame through her roles on various television shows and movies, and musical career, which includes singles, albums and collaborations with other artists.
Early Life and Background Information
- Zendayasexy Coleman was born Zendaya Maree Stoermer on September 1st 1996 in Oakland, California1. She is one of six children of Claire Stoermer (of German and Scottish heritage) and Kazembe Ajamu Coleman (a teacher with African-American and Nigerian roots)
- She attended Fruitvale Elementary School where her mother taught for two decades
- At an early age, she showed an aptitude for performing arts and joined Future Shock Oakland hip-hop dance troupe at age eight
- Additionally, she performed at California Shakespeare Theater in Orinda where her mother worked as house manager
Television and Film Career
- Zendayasexy made her television debut as Rocky Blue on the Disney Channel sitcom Shake It Up (2010-203) which followed two teenage dancers as they performed on a local television show
- She made a memorable debut as K.C. Undercover (2015-2018), playing an elite high school student who doubles as an operative for a covert government agency
- She made her feature film debut as Michelle Jones (MJ) in Spider-Man: Homecoming (2017) and reprised that role for its sequels Spider-Man: Far From Home (2019) and No Way Home (2021)
- She appeared as Anne Wheeler, a trapeze artist and love interest of Zac Efron’s character in The Greatest Showman (2017) which is loosely based on P.T. Barnum
- She received widespread acclaim for her portrayal of Rue Bennett, an impaired drug-addicted teenager on HBO teen drama Euphoria (2019-present).
- She became the youngest recipient of a Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series for her role in Euphoria in 2020, and went on to win it again two years later
- She won the Golden Globe Award for Best Actress – Motion Picture Drama for her performance as Marie Jones in Malcolm & Marie (2021).
In Dune 2021 based on Frank Herbert, she co-starred as Chani, Timothee Chalamet’s love interest
- Zendaya made her musical debut with two singles titled “Swag It Out” and “Watch Me”, the latter co-written with Bella Thorne, released in 2011.
- In 2012 she signed with Hollywood Records, released her debut studio album Zendaya the same year and then in 2013.
- “Replay,” from this album’s lead single, reached No. 40 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart and was certified platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA)
- Zendaya found her greatest commercial success as a musician through her collaboration with Zac Efron on “Rewrite the Stars”, from The Greatest Showman soundtrack, which reached within the top 20 on multiple record charts and earned multi-platinum sales certification worldwide in 2017
- Zendaya has also collaborated with artists like Chris Brown, Labrinth, John Legend and Beyonce
Personal and Philanthropic Activities (PL&PF)
- Zendaya is known for her animal advocacy and vegetarian lifestyle; she’s adopted multiple pets over time12. Additionally, Zendaya is also a fashion icon having launched her clothing line Daya by Zendayasexy in 2016.
- She has had romantic entanglements with Euphoria co-star Jacob Elordi and Spider-Man co-star Tom Holland; however, their personal lives remain private.
- Additionally, she remains highly active online, amassing over 113 Million followers on Instagram alone as of November 2021
- She has also actively supported various charitable causes and organizations such as UNAIDS, Convoy of Hope, The Humane Society and The Thirst Project
FAQ: The Ultimate Guide to Your Questions
Q. Who is Zendaya?
A. Zendaya is an American actress and singer best known for her roles in Shake It Up, K.C. Undercover, Spider-Man: Homecoming, The Greatest Showman: Euphoria Malcolm & Marie Dune.
Q. How old is Zendaya?
A. Zendaya turned 26 in 2021. She was born September 1st 1996.
Q.What is Zendaya’s ethnicity?
A. Zendaya hails from an eclectic background. Her father hails from an African-American background with Nigerian ancestry while her mother hails from German and Scottish roots.
Q.What is Zendaya’s net worth?
A. Zendaya’s estimated net worth as of 2021 is approximately $25 Million, as she derives revenue from acting, singing and endorsement deals.
Q. Are Zendaya and anyone dating currently?
A. Zendaya remains unmarried as of 2021. She has been linked with Jacob Elordi and Tom Holland in the past but has never confirmed or denied their relationship status publicly.
