Who Is Zendaya? Facts Including Real Name, Boyfriend, Height & More
3 May 2024, 17:13
Zendaya is dominating film, TV and she even dabbles in music, but who is she really? Here are all the facts you should know including her age, last name and who her boyfriend is.
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Zendaya shot to stardom with incredible movies and TV shows including Malcolm and Marie, Euphoria, Spider-Man and so many more – but what do we really need to know about the young and successful actress?
She wowed in the second season hit teen series Euphoria, plays the lead in the new movie Challengers and her fans are ecstatic about Zendaya reprising her role of Chani in Dune: Part Two earlier this year.
The former Disney darling is acting up a storm in almost every genre, so it’s essential we know all the basic facts about the face taking over our screens.
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So who is Zendaya? What’s her real name and surname? Does she have a boyfriend? And where is she from? Here’s all the basic information you need to know:
How old is Zendaya and when is her birthday?
With a movie and TV CV so long, you’ll be surprised to know Zendaya is only 27 years old, at the time of writing.
She was born on September 1 in 1996.
How tall is Zendaya?
Zendaya's height is 5ft 10". The leggy actress stands 2 inches tall than her boyfriend Tom Holland.
What is Zendaya’s real name? And what is her last name?
It may sound like a made-up superstar name but her real name really is Zendaya.
And while the world only really knows her first name, her full title, including surname is Zendaya Maree Stoermer Coleman.
Where is Zendaya from?
The Challengers actress was born in Oakland, California but now lives with the rest of the elite movie world in Los Angeles.
She owns her own home with her dog Noon which features five bedrooms and bathrooms, an outdoor swimming pool and a huge collection of lemon trees in her back garden.
Who are Zendaya’s parents and family?
The Spider-Man actress is very close to her parents who were both teachers and her family. Zendaya’s mum is Claire Stoermer, who she is really close to, and her dad is Kazembe Ajamu Coleman, who is now her manager.
Her parents separated but have remained on good terms for her and her three sisters and two brothers. She also is an auntie.
Does Zendaya have a boyfriend?
The Greatest Showman star is dating her Spider-Man co-star Tom Holland.
Rumours of their romance first began in 2017 where they formed a strong friendship.
Since then, the pair have never officially confirmed they’re an item but kissing photos, various sweet dedications from them and plenty of Instagram snaps pretty much say it all.
What movies and TV shows has Zendaya been in?
Aged only 25, Zendaya has clocked up an impressive TV and movie list. She’s starred in:
- Euphoria – Seasons 1 and 2
- Dune
- Dune: Part Two
- Challengers
- Spider-Man: Homecoming
- Spider-Man: Far From Home
- Spider-Man: No Way Home
- The Greatest Showman
- Shake It Up
- K.C. Undercover
- Malcolm & Marie
- Zapped
What is Zendaya’s net worth?
According to Celebrity Net Worth, Zendaya’s extensive career on TV, along with sponsorship deals, has led her to have a very healthy $22million net worth. That’s around £17million in Great British Pounds – wow!
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