Zendaya, American actress (2009-present)

Zendaya Wiki biography

Zendaya Maree Stoermer Coleman, professionally known as Zendaya, is an American actress, model, and singer. Zendaya’s last name is Coleman. Her name Zendaya comes from the word Tendai (Shona language) which means thanks. Zendaya’s father Kazembe Ajamu Coleman is African-American with roots in Arkansas. On the other hand, her mother Claire Stoermer has German and Scottish ancestry. She holds an American nationality and her ethnicity is multi-racial and African-American.

Zendaya age

American actress and singer Zendaya’s age as of 2024 is 27 years. Born on September 1, 1996, in Oakland to Kazembe Ajamu Coleman and Claire Stoermer, the Virgo actress performed for a play at age 6. She started her career as a model in 2009 when she was 14 years old.

Zendaya’s body measurement

Actress Zendaya’s real height is 1.78m.

Zendaya family and relationship

Zendaya is the only biological child of her parents. Her father is an African-American and her mother has German and Scottish ancestry. She has five older siblings. Her mother worked as a house manager.

Zendaya net worth

American actress Zendaya’s net worth in 2024 is $22 million. She has been earning her net worth since she was a child artist. According to many online net worth sources, the Spider-Man star mainly earns her annual income from her film, television, and modeling assignments.

Musical career

Zendaya movies and television shows

Zendaya has won a Golden Globe Award and two Primetime Emmy Awards. She made her TV debut and a Golden Globe Award. She made her television debut with the sitcom Shake It Up in 2010 and gained popularity with K.C. Undercover in 2015. Her debut film was Spider-Man: Homecoming in 2017.

Zendaya in tennis drama ‘Challengers’

Zendaya will play a confident former tennis champion, Tashi Duncan, in “Challengers”, directed by Luca Guadagnino. This romantic sports comedy-drama film is about how Tashi coaches her husband Art (Mike Faist) after an injury. Patrick is played by Josh O’Connor, who is Art’s former best friend and Tashi’s teenage boyfriend. The story of past and present intertwine with Tashi.

On playing Tashi

“I just wanted to tackle a character that felt very multidimensional and had such depth to her. I think there’s a perception or an idea of who she is or that she’s trying to portray to the world, but I think a lot is falling apart inside.”

Films

Television