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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Zendaya Isn’t Sure If She’ll be Acting in 10 Years
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Euphoria

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

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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

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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’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

Published on March 18, 2023

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Tom Holland and Zendaya wear brown to a premiere

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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

Movies

Robert Downey Jr. Once Improvised When Tom Holland Made a Mistake on Set

Tom Holland and Robert Downey Jr. are known for their cute bromance on the MCU sets. This was never more apparent than in one funny scene.

by Produced by Digital Editors

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

Published on March 6, 2024

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Dakota Johnson adjusts her hair at the World Premiere of Sony Pictures' "Madame Web"

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All Eyes Were on Dakota Johnson in See-Through Cobweb-Inspired Crystal Gown at ‘Madame Web’ Premiere

'Madame Web' star Dakota Johnson honored the spidery theme with a web-like gown encrusted in crystals.

by Ali Hicks

Billy Bob Thornton posing while wearing a black coat and hat at the Paramount+ and 101 Studios world premiere of '1883'.

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Willem Dafoe Was Cast as the Green Goblin After Billy Bob Thornton Rejected the Role in ‘Spider-Man’

Billy Bob Thornton had a surprising reason for giving up the role of the Green Goblin in ‘Spider-Man’ to Willem Dafoe.

by Antonio Stallings

Zendaya’s Met Gala Cinderella Look ‘Stressed [Her] Out’

Though many loved Zendaya's Cinderella dress at the 2019 Met Gala, she preferred another look to it. Why was she 'stressed' that night?

by Christina Nunn

Zendaya attends the photocall for 'Dune' in a purple two piece outfit

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Zendaya Has No Clue How Much Money She Spent on Her First Vacation

At 23, Zendaya finally treated herself to a well-deserved vacation to Greece. However, the 'Euphoria' actor doesn't know the price tag behind the memorable trip.

by Abeni Tinubu

Euphoria actor Zendaya arrives to the Venice International Film Festival in a boat

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‘Euphoria’: Sam Levinson Reveals What Zendaya Is Really Like on Set

It's no secret that Zendaya commands the screen as her 'Euphoria' character, Rue Bennett. But what's she really like on set?

by Abeni Tinubu

Celebrity

Zendaya Revealed Why She Turns Down A Ton Of Movie Roles

She starred in movies like 'The Greatest Showman' and 'Malcolm & Marie,' but Zendaya also turned down several movie roles for this reason.

by Julia Dzurillay

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Zendaya Refused to Have Her First Kiss on Camera; ‘I’m Not Gonna Do This’

Zendaya absolutely refused to have her very first kiss captured on camera. And that wasn't the last time she advocated for herself and others during her Disney days.

by Abeni Tinubu

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‘Euphoria’ Season 2 ‘Breaks My Heart for Rue’ Zendaya Confesses

Everything we've heard about 'Euphoria' Season 2 seems to be pretty gruesome. Now, Zendaya is sharing that her heart breaks for her 17-year-old character, Rue.

by Abeni Tinubu

Movies

‘Spider-Man: No Way Home’ Star Zendaya Saw a ‘Spider-Man’ Movie on Her First Date

'Spider-Man: Homecoming' was not Zendaya's first experience with a 'Spider-Man' film. Years before, she saw the superhero movie on her first date.

by Elise Nelson

Movies

‘Spider-Man’: How Old Was Zendaya When She Auditioned For the Marvel Movie?

Zendaya was this old when she auditioned for the first 'Spider-Man' movie.

by Elisabeth McGowan

Celebrity / Movies

‘Spider-Man’ Fans Are Losing It Over Tom Holland’s Sweet Birthday Tribute to Zendaya

'Spider-Man: No Way Home' star Tom Holland posted a sweet birthday tribute to co-star Zendaya, strengthening the assumptions that they're dating.

by Amanda Mullen

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How Old Is Zendaya? Famous Birthdays for September 2021

She's known for productions like 'Shake It Up,' 'Euphoria,' and 'The Greatest Showman.' Here's what we know about Zendaya and her September birthday.

by Julia Dzurillay

Movies

‘Dune’: Possible Sequel With Zendaya’s ‘Chani’ as Lead Focus

Zendaya's 2021 'Dune' role as Chani will be the main focus in 'Dune: Part 2' according to Denis Villeneuve's agreement with Warner Bros.

by Gabriela Silva

‘Euphoria’ Season 2 Is ‘Devastating’ According to Zendaya

Fans of 'Euphoria' are chomping at the bit for Season 2 of the hit HBO show. But, according to Zendaya, the sophomore season is much, much, darker, so fans may want to prepare themselves.

by Abeni Tinubu

Movies

LeBron James and Zendaya Both Starred in This Animated Movie Before ‘Space Jam’

Many diehard Space Jam fans were excited to find out that the classic film was getting a reboot, Space Jam: A New Legacy. Released on July 16, A New Legacy has a star-studded cast that includes LeBron James, Don Cheadle, and Zendaya, as well as a litany of popular NBA players. While A New Legacy is James and Zendaya’s most well-known production together, it’s actually not the first animated film the two have worked on. They both starred in a critically acclaimed musical comedy several years ago, although many might be unaware of it.

by Johnell Gipson

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Tom Holland and Zendaya: A Complete Timeline of the ‘Spider-Man 3’ Co-star’s Romance

Tom Holland and Zendaya have finally confirmed they're an item after years of dating rumors. The ‘Spider-Man 3’ co-stars did not release an official statement about their romance, but they were recently spotted with her parents and kissing in a car. After years of speculation, here's a complete timeline of their romance.

by Perry Carpenter

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Zendaya and Tom Holland’s Age Difference and How She ‘Totally Changed’ Him

Who is older? Zendaya, or her co-star (and rumored boyfriend) Tom Holland? Learn about their age difference (and more).

by Becca Bleznak

Celebrity / Movies

‘Spider-Man: No Way Home’: Zendaya’s Age and How Much Older She Is Than MJ

Zendaya may play a teenager on TV and in the 'Spider-Man' movies, but she's not actually that young in real life.

by Becca Bleznak

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Is Tom Holland Dating Zendaya? The ‘Spider-Man: No Way Home’ Stars Gave Fans a Reason to Think So

Tom Holland and Zendaya were seen kissing one another ahead of the holiday weekend, reviving rumors that the 'Spider-Man: No Way Home' stars are dating.

by Amanda Mullen

Is Zendaya’s Zodiac Sign the Same As Her ‘Euphoria’ Character, Rue?

Zendaya shares some similarities with her character from HBO's drama series, 'Euphoria.' One of those similarities is her zodiac sign. Here's what we know about this actor.

by Julia Dzurillay

Movies

‘Malcolm & Marie’: How Zendaya Helped the Crew Earn $300,000 Each From the Netflix Movie

Zendaya made sure everyone on 'Malcolm & Marie' got a $300,000 minimum pay day from the film. Here's how she made that happen for the crew on the Netflix movie.

by Elana Rubin

Celebrity

Selena Gomez and Zendaya Worked Together but Not for Disney

When did Zendaya and Selena Gomez work together? All the details about their non-Disney project right this way.

by Abeni Tinubu

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