Zendaya Age, Partner, Biography & More

Zendaya is 30 years old as of 2026, and this year she has been everywhere at once: she stars in Christopher Nolan’s The Odyssey, returns as MJ in Spider-Man: Brand New Day, appears in The Drama, and closes out Euphoria, which ran from 2019 to 2026. In 2026, she also married Tom Holland, her Spider-Man co-star, a marriage confirmed by The Guardian in June 2026.

Who Is Zendaya?

Zendaya is an American actress and singer who grew from a Disney Channel teen star into one of the most decorated dramatic actresses of her generation. She is best known as Rue Bennett in HBO’s Euphoria, as MJ in Marvel’s Spider-Man films, and as Chani in Denis Villeneuve’s Dune films. Her work has earned her two Primetime Emmy Awards for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series, and by 2026 she was headlining films for Christopher Nolan and returning to the Spider-Man franchise, alongside her marriage to co-star Tom Holland.

Early Life & Background

Zendaya Maree Stoermer Coleman was born on September 1, 1996, in Oakland, California. Her mother worked at the California Shakespeare Theater, and Zendaya grew up around the stage, working as a child model and backup dancer before her television breakthrough. She attended the Oakland School for the Arts and first became widely known as Rocky Blue on Disney Channel’s Shake It Up, which ran from 2010 to 2013. She later starred in Disney’s K.C. Undercover and finished as runner-up on Dancing with the Stars in 2013, building the audience that followed her into adult dramatic roles.

Career

Zendaya’s film breakthrough came as MJ in Spider-Man: Homecoming in 2017, followed by The Greatest Showman the same year. In 2019 she began playing Rue Bennett, a teenager struggling with addiction, in HBO’s Euphoria, a role that won her the Emmy for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series in 2020, making her the youngest winner in that category at the time, and a second Emmy in 2022. She played Chani in Dune (2021) and Dune: Part Two (2024), and starred in the tennis drama Challengers in 2024. In 2026, her slate includes The Odyssey for Christopher Nolan, Spider-Man: Brand New Day, in which she returns as MJ, and The Drama, while Euphoria reaches its final season. The Guardian confirmed in June 2026 that she and Tom Holland are married.

Facts About Zendaya

• Zendaya was born on September 1, 1996, in Oakland, California, and her first name means “to give thanks” in Shona.
• She worked as a child model and backup dancer before landing Shake It Up on Disney Channel.
• Her Euphoria role won her the Emmy for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series in 2020, when she was the youngest winner in that category.
• She plays Chani in Denis Villeneuve’s Dune and Dune: Part Two.
• In June 2026, The Guardian confirmed that Zendaya and Tom Holland are married.

Frequently Asked Questions

How old is Zendaya?

Zendaya is 30 years old as of 2026. She was born on September 1, 1996, in Oakland, California.

Who is Zendaya’s partner?

Zendaya is married to Tom Holland, her Spider-Man co-star. Their marriage was confirmed by The Guardian in June 2026.

What did Zendaya release in 2026?

In 2026, Zendaya stars in The Odyssey, returns as MJ in Spider-Man: Brand New Day, and appears in The Drama, while Euphoria airs its final season.

What is Zendaya known for?

Zendaya is known for Euphoria, the Spider-Man films, Dune and Dune: Part Two, and her 2026 film The Odyssey.

Is Zendaya married?

Yes. Zendaya married Tom Holland in 2026, as confirmed by The Guardian in June 2026.

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