Zendaya Maree Stoermer Coleman, known mononymously as Zendaya, is an American actress and singer who has become one of the most acclaimed and influential performers of her generation. Born on September 1, 1996, in Oakland, California, she began her career as a child model and backup dancer before rising to prominence on the Disney Channel. Her accolades include two Primetime Emmy Awards and a Golden Globe Award, and in 2022, Time named her one of the 100 most influential people in the world. With her films as a leading actress grossing over $3.9 billion worldwide, Zendaya has established herself as a formidable talent across both television and cinema.

Zendaya first gained widespread recognition for her role as Rocky Blue on the Disney Channel sitcom Shake It Up, which aired from 2010 to 2013. She then starred in and produced the channel's sitcom K.C. Undercover from 2015 to 2018, showcasing her versatility as both an actress and a producer. Her career reached new heights with her portrayal of Rue Bennett, a struggling drug-addicted teenager, in the HBO teen drama series Euphoria, which premiered in 2019. For this emotionally demanding role, Zendaya won two Primetime Emmy Awards for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series, making her the youngest performer ever to win in that category, as well as a Golden Globe Award. Her work on Euphoria has been widely praised for its raw authenticity and depth.

Zendaya made her feature film debut as MJ in the Marvel Cinematic Universe blockbuster Spider-Man: Homecoming in 2017, a role she reprised in its sequels Spider-Man: Far From Home in 2019, Spider-Man: No Way Home in 2021, and Spider-Man: Brand New Day in 2026. She also starred in the musical The Greatest Showman alongside Zac Efron in 2017 and in Denis Villeneuve's epic sci-fi films Dune and its sequels from 2021 to 2026. Her performances in romantic dramas such as Malcolm & Marie in 2021, Challengers in 2024, and The Drama in 2026 have earned critical acclaim, cementing her reputation as a leading lady capable of carrying both blockbusters and intimate character studies.

In addition to her acting career, Zendaya has pursued music. In 2011, she released the singles "Swag It Out" and "Watch Me," the latter a collaboration with Bella Thorne. Signed to Hollywood Records, she released her self-titled debut studio album in 2013, with its lead single "Replay" peaking in the top 40 of the US Billboard Hot 100. Her duet with Zac Efron, "Rewrite the Stars," from the The Greatest Showman soundtrack, charted in the top 20 and achieved multi-platinum status in several countries. She has also written and performed several songs for Euphoria, further demonstrating her multifaceted artistry. Today, Zendaya continues to be a dominant force in entertainment, balancing high-profile film roles with her groundbreaking television work.