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* Franchise/MarvelCinematicUniverse (2017-present) as [[ComicBook/MaryJaneWatson Michelle "MJ" Jones-Watson]]

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* Franchise/MarvelCinematicUniverse (2017-present) as [[ComicBook/MaryJaneWatson [[Characters/MCUMichelleJones Michelle "MJ" Jones-Watson]]
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Among her most famous film roles, Zendaya has played Michelle Jones in the Franchise/MarvelCinematicUniverse's [[Film/MCUSpiderManTrilogy Spider-Man Trilogy]], Anne Wheeler in ''Film/TheGreatestShowman'', and Chani in ''Film/Dune2021'' (also being slated to reprise the role in ''Dune''[='=]s sequels). Her leading role as Rue Bennett on the Creator/{{HBO}} series ''Series/{{Euphoria}}'' has also received mass acclaim, boosting her status as an adult actor[[note]]The ''Euphoria'' role being her first leading role as an adult[[/note]] and winning her two UsefulNotes/{{Emmy Award}}s and a UsefulNotes/GoldenGlobe in "dramatic lead actress" categories. Her first Emmy win made her, at 24, the youngest actress to ever win in the Drama Lead Actress category, and the first Disney Channel alumnus to receive the award.

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Among her most famous film roles, Zendaya has played Michelle Jones in the Franchise/MarvelCinematicUniverse's [[Film/MCUSpiderManTrilogy Spider-Man Trilogy]], Anne Wheeler in ''Film/TheGreatestShowman'', and Chani in ''Film/Dune2021'' (also being slated to reprise the role in ''Dune''[='=]s sequels). Her leading role as Rue Bennett on the Creator/{{HBO}} series ''Series/{{Euphoria}}'' has also received mass acclaim, boosting her status as an adult actor[[note]]The ''Euphoria'' role being her first leading role as an adult[[/note]] and winning her two UsefulNotes/{{Emmy MediaNotes/{{Emmy Award}}s and a UsefulNotes/GoldenGlobe MediaNotes/GoldenGlobe in "dramatic lead actress" categories. Her first Emmy win made her, at 24, the youngest actress to ever win in the Drama Lead Actress category, and the first Disney Channel alumnus to receive the award.
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* ''Film/{{Challengers|2024}}'' (2024) as Tashi Donaldson (nee Duncan)
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* RealPersonFic: After the release of MCU Spider-Man trilogy and Dune there have been a number of fanfics written about her and her co-stars Creator/TomHolland and Creator/TimotheeChalamet. During her disney days there was a pretty big fanbase for her and fellow Disney star Creator/RossLynch, likely due to them being the biggest male and female stars on the network at the time

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* RealPersonFic: After the release of MCU Spider-Man trilogy and Dune there have been a number of fanfics written about her and her co-stars Creator/TomHolland and Creator/TimotheeChalamet. During her disney Disney days there was a pretty big fanbase for her and fellow Disney star Creator/RossLynch, likely due to them being the biggest male and female stars on the network at the time
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* FirstNameBasis: She is mostly credited with just her first name.

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* FirstNameBasis: She is mostly credited with just her first name. According to her, she said that she dropped her last name because she "thought it was cool, like Music/{{Cher}} or Music/{{Prince}}".

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Zendaya began her professional career working as a fashion model for Macy's, Mervyns and Old Navy. She was also featured in an ''Series/{{iCarly}}'' toys ad along with Creator/StefanieScott. She also appeared as a back-up dancer in a Sears commercial featuring Music/SelenaGomez, and in 2009, she was a featured performer in the Music/KidzBop music video for its [[CoverVersion cover version]] of the song "[[Music/KatyPerry Hot 'n Cold]]".

Zendaya became known for her starring role on ''Shake It Up'' alongside Creator/BellaThorne, forming a comedic duo trying to dance their way to stardom. She also starred in the book trailer for ''From Bad to Cursed'' by Katie Alender. Her first movie role was a starring appearance in the 2012 film ''Frenemies'' alongside Thorne and Scott.

In August 2012, Zendaya signed with Creator/HollywoodRecords. In July 2013, she released her major label debut single "Replay", and her debut album was released in September of that year. She was also runner-up on Season 16 of ''Series/DancingWithTheStars''.

Zendaya's role as the title character in the TeenSuperspy action comedy show ''Series/KCUndercover'' was her last main appearance on Disney Channel before she launched her career in movies. Among her most famous film roles, she played Michelle Jones in the Franchise/MarvelCinematicUniverse's [[Film/MCUSpiderManTrilogy Spider-Man Trilogy]], Anne Wheeler in ''Film/TheGreatestShowman'', and Chani in ''Film/Dune2021'' (she is also slated to reprise the role in ''Dune''[='=]s sequels).

However, her most prominent and successful role yet is likely as Rue Bennett on the Creator/{{HBO}} series ''Series/{{Euphoria}}'' (her first leading role as an adult), for which she has won two UsefulNotes/{{Emmy Award}}s and a UsefulNotes/GoldenGlobe in "dramatic lead actress" categories. Her first Emmy win made her, at 24, the youngest actress to ever win in the Drama Lead Actress category, and the first Disney Channel alumnus to receive the award.

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Zendaya began her professional career working as a fashion model for Macy's, Mervyns and Old Navy. She was Navy, also being featured in an ''Series/{{iCarly}}'' toys ad along (along with Creator/StefanieScott. She also appeared Creator/StefanieScott), appearing as a back-up dancer in a Sears commercial featuring Music/SelenaGomez, and starring in 2009, she was a featured performer in the Music/KidzBop Music/KidzBop's 2009 music video for its [[CoverVersion cover version]] cover]] of the song "[[Music/KatyPerry Hot 'n Cold]]".

Zendaya became known rose to major prominence for her starring role on ''Shake It Up'' alongside Creator/BellaThorne, forming a comedic duo trying to dance their way to stardom. She also starred in the book trailer for ''From Bad to Cursed'' by Katie Alender. Her first movie role was a starring appearance in the 2012 film Disney Channel Original Movie ''Frenemies'' alongside Thorne and Scott.

In August 2012, Zendaya signed with Creator/HollywoodRecords. In July 2013, she released her major label debut single "Replay", and her debut album was released in September of that year. She was also runner-up on Season 16 of ''Series/DancingWithTheStars''.

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Scott. Her role as the title character in the TeenSuperspy action comedy show ''Series/KCUndercover'' was her last main appearance on Disney Channel before she launched her career in movies. movies.

Among her most famous film roles, she Zendaya has played Michelle Jones in the Franchise/MarvelCinematicUniverse's [[Film/MCUSpiderManTrilogy Spider-Man Trilogy]], Anne Wheeler in ''Film/TheGreatestShowman'', and Chani in ''Film/Dune2021'' (she is also (also being slated to reprise the role in ''Dune''[='=]s sequels).

However, her most prominent and successful
sequels). Her leading role yet is likely as Rue Bennett on the Creator/{{HBO}} series ''Series/{{Euphoria}}'' (her has also received mass acclaim, boosting her status as an adult actor[[note]]The ''Euphoria'' role being her first leading role as an adult), for which she has won adult[[/note]] and winning her two UsefulNotes/{{Emmy Award}}s and a UsefulNotes/GoldenGlobe in "dramatic lead actress" categories. Her first Emmy win made her, at 24, the youngest actress to ever win in the Drama Lead Actress category, and the first Disney Channel alumnus to receive the award.
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In addition to acting, Zendaya has also ventured into music. She signed with Creator/HollywoodRecords in August 2012, releasing her major-label debut single "Replay" as well as a [[SelfTitledAlbum self-titled]] debut album in 2013. Further music releases were scarce, and she has publicly stated in years since that she does not plan on returning to her music career. However, she has sung and danced for several projects she acted in, namely ''The Greatest Showman'' and ''Euphoria''. She was also runner-up on Season 16 of ''Series/DancingWithTheStars''.
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* RealPersonFic: After the release of MCU Spider-Man trilogy and Dune there have been a number of fanfics written about her and her co-stars Creator/TomHolland and Creator/TimotheeChalamet. During her disney days there was a pretty big fanbase for her and fellow Disney star Creator/RossLynch, likely due to them being the biggest male and female stars on the network at the time
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However, her most prominent and successful role yet is likely as Rue Bennett on the Creator/{{HBO}} series ''Series/{{Euphoria}}'', for which she has won two UsefulNotes/{{Emmy Award}}s and a UsefulNotes/GoldenGlobe in "dramatic lead actress" categories. Her first Emmy win made her, at 24, the youngest actress to ever win in the Drama Lead Actress category, and the first Disney Channel alumnus to receive the award.

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However, her most prominent and successful role yet is likely as Rue Bennett on the Creator/{{HBO}} series ''Series/{{Euphoria}}'', ''Series/{{Euphoria}}'' (her first leading role as an adult), for which she has won two UsefulNotes/{{Emmy Award}}s and a UsefulNotes/GoldenGlobe in "dramatic lead actress" categories. Her first Emmy win made her, at 24, the youngest actress to ever win in the Drama Lead Actress category, and the first Disney Channel alumnus to receive the award.
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Zendaya Maree Stoermer Coleman (born September 1, 1996 in UsefulNotes/{{Oakland}}, UsefulNotes/{{California}}), better known [[FirstNameBasis mononymously]] as Zendaya, is an American actor, singer, model, and dancer. She has been performing since age six, though ''Series/ShakeItUp'' was her first show as a main character (in this case, as Raquel "Rocky" Blue).

Zendaya began her professional career working as a fashion model for Macy's, Mervyns and Old Navy. She was also featured in an ''Series/{{iCarly}}'' toys ad along with Stefanie Scott. She also appeared as a back-up dancer in a Sears commercial featuring Disney Channel star Music/SelenaGomez, and in 2009, she was a featured performer in the Music/KidzBop music video for its [[CoverVersion cover version]] of the song "[[Music/KatyPerry Hot 'n Cold]]". Zendaya became known for her starring role on the Creator/DisneyChannel original series ''Series/ShakeItUp'' as Raquel "Rocky" Blue alongside Creator/BellaThorne as [=CeCe=] Jones, the comedic duo trying to dance their way to stardom. She also starred in the book trailer for "From Bad To Cursed" by Katie Alender. Her first movie role was a starring role in the 2012 film, ''Film/{{Frenemies}}'' alongside ''Series/ShakeItUp'' co-star, Creator/BellaThorne and Creator/StefanieScott from ''Series/ANTFarm''.

In August 2012, Zendaya signed with Creator/HollywoodRecords. In July 2013, She released her major label debut single "Replay" and her debut album was released on September 11, 2013, through VEVO and was released physically and digitally on September 17, 2013. She was also runner-up on Season 16 of ''Series/DancingWithTheStars''.

Her last Disney Channel role was as the title character in the TeenSuperspy action/comedy ''Series/KCUndercover'', before she launched her career in movies. She played Michelle Jones in the Franchise/MarvelCinematicUniverse's [[Film/MCUSpiderManTrilogy Spider-Man Trilogy]] films ''Film/SpiderManHomecoming'', ''Film/SpiderManFarFromHome'', and ''Film/SpiderManNoWayHome''. She is also known for her role as Anne Wheeler in ''Film/TheGreatestShowman''. She played Chani in ''Film/Dune2021'', and will reprise the role in its sequels.

In 2019, she began to star in the American version of the Israeli Teen drama, ''Series/{{Euphoria}}'' as Rue, a 17-year-old drug addict fresh from rehab with no plans to stay clean. In 2020, she won an Emmy for her performance, becoming at 24, the youngest ever to win in the Lead Actress category, and the first former Disney Channel alumnus to receive such an honor.

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Zendaya Maree Stoermer Coleman (born September 1, 1996 in UsefulNotes/{{Oakland}}, UsefulNotes/{{California}}), better known [[FirstNameBasis mononymously]] as Zendaya, is an American actor, singer, model, and dancer. She has been performing since age six, though the Creator/DisneyChannel original series ''Series/ShakeItUp'' was her first show project as a main character (in this case, as Raquel "Rocky" Blue).

Zendaya began her professional career working as a fashion model for Macy's, Mervyns and Old Navy. She was also featured in an ''Series/{{iCarly}}'' toys ad along with Stefanie Scott. Creator/StefanieScott. She also appeared as a back-up dancer in a Sears commercial featuring Disney Channel star Music/SelenaGomez, and in 2009, she was a featured performer in the Music/KidzBop music video for its [[CoverVersion cover version]] of the song "[[Music/KatyPerry Hot 'n Cold]]". Cold]]".

Zendaya became known for her starring role on the Creator/DisneyChannel original series ''Series/ShakeItUp'' as Raquel "Rocky" Blue ''Shake It Up'' alongside Creator/BellaThorne as [=CeCe=] Jones, the Creator/BellaThorne, forming a comedic duo trying to dance their way to stardom. She also starred in the book trailer for "From ''From Bad To Cursed" to Cursed'' by Katie Alender. Her first movie role was a starring role appearance in the 2012 film, ''Film/{{Frenemies}}'' film ''Frenemies'' alongside ''Series/ShakeItUp'' co-star, Creator/BellaThorne Thorne and Creator/StefanieScott from ''Series/ANTFarm''.Scott.

In August 2012, Zendaya signed with Creator/HollywoodRecords. In July 2013, She she released her major label debut single "Replay" "Replay", and her debut album was released on in September 11, 2013, through VEVO and was released physically and digitally on September 17, 2013.of that year. She was also runner-up on Season 16 of ''Series/DancingWithTheStars''.

Her last Disney Channel Zendaya's role was as the title character in the TeenSuperspy action/comedy ''Series/KCUndercover'', action comedy show ''Series/KCUndercover'' was her last main appearance on Disney Channel before she launched her career in movies. She Among her most famous film roles, she played Michelle Jones in the Franchise/MarvelCinematicUniverse's [[Film/MCUSpiderManTrilogy Spider-Man Trilogy]] films ''Film/SpiderManHomecoming'', ''Film/SpiderManFarFromHome'', and ''Film/SpiderManNoWayHome''. She is also known for her role as Trilogy]], Anne Wheeler in ''Film/TheGreatestShowman''. She played ''Film/TheGreatestShowman'', and Chani in ''Film/Dune2021'', and will ''Film/Dune2021'' (she is also slated to reprise the role in its sequels.

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''Dune''[='=]s sequels).

However, her most prominent and successful role yet is likely as Rue Bennett on the Creator/{{HBO}} series ''Series/{{Euphoria}}'', for which
she began to star in the American version of the Israeli Teen drama, ''Series/{{Euphoria}}'' as Rue, a 17-year-old drug addict fresh from rehab with no plans to stay clean. In 2020, she has won an two UsefulNotes/{{Emmy Award}}s and a UsefulNotes/GoldenGlobe in "dramatic lead actress" categories. Her first Emmy for her performance, becoming win made her, at 24, the youngest actress to ever to win in the Drama Lead Actress category, and the first former Disney Channel alumnus to receive such an honor.
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* ''Film/Zapped2014'' ''Film/{{Zapped|2014}}'' (2014) as Zoey Stevens

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