Zendaya Maree Stoermer Coleman, known professionally as Zendaya, is a 28-year-old American actress and singer, born on September 1, 1996, in Oakland, California.
Family Background:
- Parents: Her mother, Claire Stoermer, has German and Scottish ancestry, and her father, Kazembe Ajamu Coleman, is African-American with Nigerian roots.
- Siblings: Zendaya is the only child of Claire and Kazembe but has five older half-siblings from her father’s previous marriage.
Career Highlights:
- Early Career: She began her career as a child model and backup dancer before gaining prominence for her role as Rocky Blue on the Disney Channel sitcom “Shake It Up” (2010–2013).
- Recent Work: She stars as Rue in the HBO series “Euphoria,” a role that earned her an Emmy Award in 2020, making her the youngest recipient of the award for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series at that time.
Personal Life:
- Relationship: Zendaya is currently dating her “Spider-Man” co-star Tom Holland.
- Residency: She enjoys a quiet life in South-West London with Tom Holland.
And most recently,
Exploring Heritage: Zendaya plans to visit Dundee, Scotland, to explore her Scottish roots, as her great-grandfather, Douglas Whitelaw, was born there.
Upcoming Projects: She stars in the movie “Challengers” as Tashi Donaldson, an injured tennis star-turned-coach entangled in a complex love triangle.
