| Full Name | Zendaya Maree Stoermer Coleman |
| Profession | Actress, Singer |
| Date of Birth | September 1, 1996 |
| Birthplace | Oakland, California, U.S. |
| Nationality | American |
| Years Active | 2009–present |
| Known For | Euphoria, Spider-Man, Dune |
Zendaya has moved from Disney Channel comedies to some of the past decade’s most talked-about dramatic and franchise roles, becoming the youngest performer to win two Primetime Emmy Awards for Lead Actress in a Drama Series along the way.
Early Life
Zendaya Maree Stoermer Coleman was born September 1, 1996, in Oakland, California, to Claire Stoermer and Kazembe Ajamu Coleman, both educators. She began performing as a child model and dancer before attending the Oakland School for the Arts.
Career Beginnings
Zendaya’s television career began on the Disney Channel, where she starred as Rocky Blue in Shake It Up (2010–2013) and later produced and starred in K.C. Undercover (2015–2018).
Breakthrough and Major Works
She moved into film with Spider-Man: Homecoming and The Greatest Showman (both 2017), then took on the lead role of Rue Bennett in the HBO drama Euphoria, beginning in 2019. Her performance made her, at 24, the youngest winner of the Emmy for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series; she won the award again for the show’s second season, becoming the youngest two-time winner in the category. She has also starred in Dune (2021) and Dune: Part Two (2024) as Chani, and in the tennis drama Challengers (2024), which she also produced.
| Full Name | Zendaya Maree Stoermer Coleman |
| Born | September 1, 1996 – Oakland, California, U.S. |
| Profession | Actress, Singer |
| Years Active | 2009–present |
| Known For | Euphoria, Spider-Man trilogy, Dune |
| Notable Awards | 2 Primetime Emmy Awards, 1 Golden Globe Award |
Career Timeline
| 2010 | Stars in Disney Channel’s Shake It Up |
| 2017 | Film breakthrough in Spider-Man: Homecoming |
| 2019 | Leads HBO’s Euphoria as Rue Bennett |
| 2020 | Youngest winner of the Emmy for Lead Actress in a Drama Series |
| 2022 | Wins a second Emmy for the same category |
| 2024 | Stars in Dune: Part Two and Challengers |
Legacy So Far
Time magazine named Zendaya one of the 100 most influential people in the world in 2022. Still in her twenties, she has already built a body of work spanning television, franchise blockbusters and prestige film.
Frequently Asked Questions
What made Zendaya famous?
She first gained fame on Disney Channel’s Shake It Up, then broke into film with Spider-Man: Homecoming before her Emmy-winning lead role in HBO’s Euphoria.
How many Emmy Awards has Zendaya won?
Two, both for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series for her role in Euphoria — making her the youngest two-time winner in that category.
What other major films has Zendaya starred in?
Dune (2021), Dune: Part Two (2024) and Challengers (2024), among others.
