History of Zendaya in Timeline
Zendaya Maree Stoermer Coleman is a highly acclaimed American actress and singer recognized with prestigious awards like two Primetime Emmy Awards and a Golden Globe. Time magazine acknowledged her influence by naming her as one of the 100 most influential people globally in 2022. As a leading actress, her films have achieved significant commercial success, generating over $3.9 billion in worldwide gross revenue.
1965: Dune Adaptation
Zendaya portrayed Chani in Denis Villeneuve's science fiction epic Dune, the first installment of a two-part adaptation of the 1965 novel.
September 1, 1996: Zendaya's Birth
On September 1, 1996, Zendaya Maree Stoermer Coleman was born.
1996: Inspiration from the original Space Jam movie
Zendaya drew inspiration from her family's love of basketball for her performance for Space Jam: A New Legacy movie, because she grew up with the original Space Jam movie released in 1996.
November 2009: Audition for Shake It Up
In November 2009, Zendaya auditioned for the Disney Channel sitcom Shake It Up and was cast as Rocky Blue.
November 7, 2010: Premiere of Shake It Up
On November 7, 2010, the first season of Shake It Up premiered on Disney Channel.
2010: Debut on Shake It Up
In 2010, Zendaya gained prominence for her role as Rocky Blue on the Disney Channel sitcom Shake It Up.
September 2011: Premiere of Shake It Up Season 2
In September 2011, the second season of Shake It Up premiered.
2011: Release of "Swag It Out" and "Watch Me"
In 2011, Zendaya released the singles "Swag It Out" and "Watch Me", the latter a collaboration with Bella Thorne.
February 2012: Release of "Something to Dance For"
In February 2012, "Something to Dance For" was released as a promotional single for the soundtrack of the second season of Shake It Up.
October 2012: Performance at Operation Smile Benefit
In October 2012, Zendaya performed at the medical Operation Smile benefit.
October 2012: Premiere of Shake It Up's Final Season
In October 2012, the third and final season of Shake It Up premiered, marking the end of the series. She also signed with Hollywood Records during this time.
May 2013: Runner-Up on Dancing with the Stars
In May 2013, Zendaya, partnered with Valentin Chmerkovskiy, finished as the runner-up to Kellie Pickler and Derek Hough on the sixteenth season of Dancing with the Stars.
August 2013: Publication of Debut Book
In August 2013, Zendaya published her debut book, Between U and Me: How to Rock Your Tween Years with Style and Confidence.
September 17, 2013: Release of Zendaya's Debut Album
On September 17, 2013, Zendaya released her debut studio album, titled Zendaya, through Hollywood Records, featuring the lead single "Replay".
October 2013: Participation in P&G's Mean Stinks Movement
In October 2013, Zendaya took part in P&G's movement called Mean Stinks, and co-hosted the nationwide live-streamed assembly joined by almost 500 schools.
2013: Release of Self-Titled Debut Album
In 2013, Zendaya released her self-titled debut studio album through Hollywood Records; its lead single was "Replay".
2013: End of Shake It Up
In 2013, Zendaya's role as Rocky Blue on the Disney Channel sitcom Shake It Up came to an end.
May 2014: K.C. Undercover Picked Up to Series
In May 2014, the Disney Channel pilot Super Awesome Katy, starring Zendaya, was picked up to series under the new title K.C. Undercover.
2014: Guest Judge on Project Runway: Under the Gunn
In 2014, Zendaya appeared as a guest judge on an episode of Project Runway: Under the Gunn.
2014: Recording of "All of Me" for Charity
In 2014, Zendaya recorded John Legend's song "All of Me" with a portion of the proceeds going to Convoy of Hope organization.
January 2015: Premiere of K.C. Undercover
In January 2015, K.C. Undercover, starring Zendaya, premiered on Disney Channel.
March 2015: Collaboration with Timbaland on Second Album
In March 2015, Timbaland confirmed his collaboration with Zendaya on her second album, following her move from Disney's label to Republic Records.
July 2015: Visit to South Africa with UNAIDS
In July 2015, Zendaya visited South Africa with UNAIDS to prevent and create access to treatment for HIV and AIDS.
2015: Graduation from Oak Park High School
In 2015, Zendaya graduated from Oak Park High School.
2015: Starring in K.C. Undercover
In 2015, Zendaya starred in and produced the Disney Channel's sitcom K.C. Undercover.
February 2016: Release of "Something New" Featuring Chris Brown
In February 2016, Zendaya released "Something New" featuring Chris Brown, through Hollywood Records and Republic Records.
October 2016: Participation in "Vote Your Future" Initiative
In October 2016, Zendaya was one of the celebrities to participate in the "Vote Your Future" initiative and appeared in a campaign video.
November 2016: Launch of Daya by Zendaya Clothing Line
In November 2016, Zendaya launched her clothing line, Daya by Zendaya, following her first shoe collection, Daya.
December 2016: Guest Judge on Project Runway Season Finale
In December 2016, Zendaya appeared as a guest judge in the season finale of Project Runway's fifteenth season.
2016: Birthday Campaign for Women's Empowerment Initiative
In 2016, Zendaya celebrated her 20th birthday with a campaign to raise $50,000 to support Convoy's Women's Empowerment Initiative.
2016: Featured on Forbes' 30 Under 30 List
In 2016, Zendaya was featured on Forbes' 30 under 30 list.
August 2017: Appearance in "Versace on the Floor" Music Video
In August 2017, Zendaya appeared in the music video for the song "Versace on the Floor" by Bruno Mars.
September 2017: Partnership with Verizon Foundation for #WeNeedMore Initiative
In September 2017, Zendaya partnered with Verizon Foundation as a spokesperson for their national #WeNeedMore initiative to bring technology, access, and learning opportunities to children.
September 2017: Fronting Stomp Out Bullying PSA
In September 2017, Zendaya was fronting, along with her Spider-Man: Homecoming costars, a PSA for awareness campaign Stomp Out Bullying.
2017: Collaboration on "Rewrite the Stars"
In 2017, Zendaya collaborated with Zac Efron on "Rewrite the Stars" for The Greatest Showman soundtrack.
2017: Feature Film Debut in Spider-Man: Homecoming
In 2017, Zendaya made her feature film debut as Michelle in the Marvel Cinematic Universe film Spider-Man: Homecoming.
2017: Starring in The Greatest Showman
In 2017, Zendaya starred in the original musical film The Greatest Showman, portraying a trapeze artist.
March 2018: Collaboration with Google.org to Support Students in Oakland
In March 2018, Zendaya teamed up with Google.org to support students at a community school in Oakland, funding an innovative computer science curriculum.
September 2018: Voice Role in Smallfoot
In September 2018, Zendaya voiced the yeti Meechee in Warner Bros.' animated film Smallfoot.
October 2018: Ambassador for Tommy Hilfiger and Co-designing Collections
In October 2018, Zendaya became an ambassador for Tommy Hilfiger and co-designed the Tommy x Zendaya capsule collections.
2018: Ranked Among Best-Dressed Women
In 2018, Zendaya was ranked one of the best-dressed women by fashion website Net-a-Porter.
2018: End of K.C. Undercover
In 2018, Zendaya's role as the star in and producer of the Disney Channel's sitcom K.C. Undercover came to an end.
2019: Spokesmodel for Lancôme
In 2019, Zendaya became a spokesmodel for Lancôme.
2019: Reprising Role in Spider-Man: Far From Home
In 2019, Zendaya reprised her role as Michelle in Spider-Man: Far From Home, a sequel in the Marvel Cinematic Universe.
June 2020: Participation in George Floyd Protests
In June 2020, Zendaya took part in the George Floyd protests and temporarily lent her Instagram account to Patrisse Cullors to share anti-racism resources and media.
September 2020: InStyle Issue Featuring Black Designers
For the September 2020 InStyle issue, Zendaya and her stylist, Law Roach, chose to use all black designers, artists, and creatives.
September 2020: Encouragement for Voter Registration
In September 2020, Zendaya encouraged her fans with Michelle Obama, and her "When We All Vote" nonpartisan organization, to check their voter registration ahead of elections.
September 2020: Proceeds from Malcolm & Marie Shared with Feeding America
In September 2020, when Malcolm & Marie, filmed during the pandemic, was sold, a portion of the proceeds was shared with Feeding America.
October 2020: Visionary Award at CNMI Green Carpet Fashion Awards
In October 2020, Zendaya won the Visionary Award at the CNMI Green Carpet Fashion Awards for "promoting diversity and inclusion in fashion and film".
2020: Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actress
At the 72nd Primetime Emmy Awards in 2020, Zendaya won the Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series for Euphoria.
2020: Spokesmodel for Bulgari and Valentino
In 2020, Zendaya became a spokesmodel for Bulgari and Valentino.
November 2021: Public Acknowledgment of Relationship with Tom Holland
In November 2021, Zendaya publicly acknowledged her relationship with British actor and Spider-Man co-star Tom Holland.
2021: Starring in Spider-Man: No Way Home and Dune
In 2021, Zendaya starred in Spider-Man: No Way Home, reprising her role as Michelle, and in Dune as Chani, marking her appearance in significant film releases.
2021: Starring in and Producing Malcolm & Marie
In 2021, Zendaya starred in and produced Sam Levinson's Malcolm & Marie, filmed during the COVID-19 pandemic.
2021: Voice of Lola Bunny in Space Jam: A New Legacy
In 2021, Zendaya voiced Lola Bunny in Space Jam: A New Legacy.
June 2022: Global Brand Ambassador for Glaceau Smartwater
In June 2022, Zendaya was named the global brand ambassador for Glaceau Smartwater.
2022: Second Primetime Emmy Award Win
After winning the award again at the 2022 Primetime Emmy Awards, she became the youngest two-time acting winner.
2022: Ronnie Spector Biopic Casting
Before her death in 2022, Ronnie Spector personally chose Zendaya to star as her in "Be My Baby", a biopic based on Spector's memoir of the same name.
2022: Co-writing songs for Euphoria Season 2
In 2022, Zendaya co-wrote two songs for the second season of Euphoria: "I'm Tired" and "Elliot's Song", and also providing vocals on the former.
2022: Included on Time's 100 Most Influential People List
In 2022, Zendaya was included on Time's annual list of the 100 most influential people in the world.
2022: Named as one of Time's 100 Most Influential People
In 2022, Zendaya was named by Time as one of the 100 most influential people in the world, recognizing her significant impact.
October 2023: Support for Palestine
In October 2023, Zendaya voiced support for Palestine.
2023: Move to London with Tom Holland
In 2023, Zendaya and Tom Holland moved into a £3m home in London together.
2023: Brand Ambassador for Louis Vuitton
In 2023, Zendaya became an ambassador for Louis Vuitton.
2023: Surprise Coachella Performance with Labrinth and Featured on Album
In 2023, Zendaya joined Labrinth at Coachella for a surprise performance of "All for Us" and "I'm Tired", marking her first live performance in eight years. Also in 2023, she was featured on the opening track, "The Feels", of Labrinth's third studio album, Ends & Begins.
2023: CinemaCon Star of the Year Award
In 2023, Zendaya received the CinemaCon Star of the Year Award.
2023: Golden Globe Award and SAG Nomination for Euphoria
In 2023, Zendaya won the Golden Globe Award for Best Actress – Television Series Drama and received a Screen Actors Guild Award nomination for her performance in Euphoria.
December 2024: Engagement to Tom Holland
In December 2024, Zendaya and Tom Holland became engaged.
2024: Role Reprisal in Dune: Part Two and Preparation
In 2024, Zendaya reprised her role as Chani in Dune: Part Two, and she mentioned that playing tennis helped her get in shape for it. She experienced heatstroke during filming because she didn't drink enough water.
2024: Starring in Challengers and Dune: Part Two
In 2024, Zendaya starred in the romantic drama Challengers, and as Chani in the science fiction film Dune: Part Two.
March 2025: Confirmed to Star as Ronnie Spector
In March 2025, Zendaya was confirmed to star as Ronnie Spector, the frontwoman of the Ronettes, in Be My Baby, a biopic based on Spector's memoir of the same name. She will also serve as a producer on the project.
2026: Upcoming Roles in The Drama, The Odyssey, Spider-Man: Brand New Day, and Euphoria Season Three
In 2026, Zendaya is set to appear in several projects including The Drama, The Odyssey, Spider-Man: Brand New Day, and will reprise her role as Rue Bennett in the third season of Euphoria.
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