Zendaya is one of the most successful young actresses in Hollywood right now. She was born on September 1, 1996, in Oakland, California. She began her career as a child model and dancer. She modeled for many brands like Macy's, Mervyns, Old Navy, and iCarly Toys. She started her acting career with a Disney show Shake It Up in 2010. Her career had a smooth transition from Disney to mainstream cinema. With each project, she solidified her place in the entertainment industry.
She made her film debut in 2012 with the Disney film Frenemies. She gained worldwide recognition when she made her feature film debut with Spider-Man: Homecoming. Her role as MJ was loved by the audience. Her filmography includes many standout performances which showcases her versatility as an actor. From a Disney star to the youngest recipient of the Emmy for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series, her journey has been truly inspirational. Here is the list of Zendaya’s films and TV shows.
List of Zendaya's films
She rose to fame with her role as Michelle Jones, aka MJ, in the Marvel films including Spider-Man: Homecoming (2017), Spider-Man: Far From Home (2019), and Spider-Man: No Way Home (2021). These films gave her the status of a global star. After that, she starred in many films including The Greatest Showman (2017), Dune (2021), Challengers (2024), etc.
| Year | Film Title | Role |
| 2013 | Super Buddies | Lollipop |
| 2016 | Lemonade | Herself |
| 2017 | Spider-Man: Homecoming | MJ |
| 2017 | The Greatest Showman | Anne Wheeler |
| 2018 | Duck Duck Goose | Chi |
| 2018 | Smallfoot | Meechee |
| 2019 | Spider-Man: Far from Home | MJ |
| 2021 | Malcolm & Marie | Marie |
| 2021 | Space Jam: A New Legacy | Lola Bunny |
| 2021 | Dune | Chani |
| 2021 | Spider-Man: No Way Home | MJ |
| 2022 | Is That Black Enough for You?!? | Herself |
| 2024 | Dune: Part Two | Chani |
| 2024 | Challengers | Tashi Duncan |
List of Zendaya’s TV shows
Zendaya made her TV debut with Disney’s Shake It Up in 2010. She has been part of many Disney projects. She participated in a dance reality show called Dancing with the Stars in 2013. Over time, her script choices evolved and she was praised for her performances by the audience and critics. She starred in Euphoria, and for her role as Rue Bennett, she won several awards, including the Emmy Award, Golden Globe, and Screen Actors Guild Award.
| Year | Show Title | Role |
| 2010-2013 | Shake It Up | Rocky Blue |
| 2011 | Good Luck Charlie | Rocky Blue |
| 2011 | PrankStars | Herself |
| 2011 | Pixie Hollow Games | Fern |
| 2012 | A.N.T. Farm | Sequoia Jones |
| 2012 | Frenemies | Halley Brandon |
| 2013 | Dancing with the Stars | Herself |
| 2013 | The Story of Zendaya | Herself |
| 2014 | Zapped | Zoey Stevens |
| 2014 | The Making of SWAY | Herself |
| 2014 | SWAY: A Dance Trilogy | Herself |
| 2015-2018 | K.C. Undercover | K.C. Cooper |
| 2015 | Black-ish | Rasheida |
| 2016 | America's Next Top Model | Herself |
| 2017 | Walk the Prank | Herself |
| 2017 | Lip Sync Battle | Herself |
| 2019 | The OA | Fola |
| 2019- Present | Euphoria | Rue Bennett |
Zendaya’s upcoming projects
Over the years, Zendaya has consistently delivered one successful project after another. Her upcoming projects include Christopher Nolan’s next film, which also features Tom Holland, Matt Damon, and Anne Hathaway. The film is set to release in 2026.
She is currently filming with Robert Pattinson for their upcoming romance film The Drama directed by Kristoffer Borgli. It is expected to be released in theaters in 2025. Apart from these films, she is expected to reprise her roles in 2 films—Dune 3 and Spider-Man 4. Both films are set to release in 2026.
FAQs about Zendaya
A. Zendaya began acting in 2010 with the Disney show Shake It Up.
A. Zendaya made her feature film debut in 2017 with Spider-Man: Homecoming.
A. Zendaya is dating Tom Holland.
