Zendaya, 1996
Singers · September 1, 1996
Zendaya
aka Zendaya Maree Stoermer Coleman
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Zendaya, 1996
Singers · September 1, 1996
aka Zendaya Maree Stoermer Coleman
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Zendaya is 29 years old, born September 1, 1996 in Oakland · Virgo.
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Zendaya turned child-model-to-Disney-star momentum into a once-in-a-generation awards sweep. Born in Oakland on September 1, 1996, she earned two Primetime Emmy Awards and a Golden Globe for her role as Rue Bennett, a struggling drug-addicted teenager in HBO's Euphoria, becoming the youngest performer to win in that Emmy category. Time named her one of the 100 most influential people in 2022. As a Virgo, she balances intensity with precision—a trait visible in her meticulous film choices across Marvel's Spider-Man franchise, Denis Villeneuve's Dune epics, and indie dramas like Challengers.
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Zendaya Maree Stoermer Coleman burst into mainstream consciousness through Disney Channel sitcoms before becoming a generational talent across film and prestige television. Born September 1, 1996 in Oakland, California, she started as a child model and backup dancer, then gained prominence playing Rocky Blue on Shake It Up (2010–2013). She followed that with K.C. Undercover (2015–2018), which she also produced.
Her breakout role came as Rue Bennett in HBO's Euphoria (2019–present). That performance earned her two Primetime Emmy Awards for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series—a record as the youngest performer to win in that category—plus a Golden Globe. Time included her among the 100 most influential people in 2022.
Film work solidified her as a major star: she debuted in Marvel's Spider-Man: Homecoming (2017), reprised the role in Far From Home (2019) and No Way Home (2021), and plays Chani across Denis Villeneuve's Dune (2021), Dune: Part Two (2024), and the upcoming Dune: Part Three (2026). She also starred in The Greatest Showman (2017), Malcolm & Marie (2021), and Challengers (2024). Her films as a leading actress have grossed over $3.9 billion worldwide.
Musically, she released her self-titled debut album in 2013 on Hollywood Records. The lead single "Replay" peaked within the top 40 of the US Billboard Hot 100. She achieved broader chart success with "Rewrite the Stars" (a duet with Zac Efron from The Greatest Showman soundtrack, 2017), which charted in the top 20 and went multi-platinum globally. She has written and performed songs for Euphoria as well.
As a Virgo, her career reflects methodical choice-making and emotional depth. Singers perform, record, and collaborate across genres—Zendaya's work spans pop, musical theater, and prestige TV soundtracks. She holds US citizenship and remains active across film and television.
★ ORIGIN
Zendaya began her career as a child model and backup dancer before landing her breakout television role on Disney Channel's Shake It Up in 2010. In 2011, she released early singles "Swag It Out" and "Watch Me", the latter a collaboration with Bella Thorne. She was signed to Hollywood Records during this period.
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