Zendaya's Success and Achievements in Timeline

A closer look at the biggest achievements of Zendaya. Awards, milestones, and records that define success.

Zendaya Maree Stoermer Coleman is a highly acclaimed American actress and singer. Her talent has been recognized with prestigious awards including two Primetime Emmy Awards and a Golden Globe Award. In 2022, Time magazine acknowledged her significant influence by including her in their list of the 100 most influential people in the world, highlighting her impact on entertainment and culture.

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November 2013: Selected as Elvis Duran's Artist of the Month

In November 2013, Zendaya was selected as Elvis Duran's Artist of the Month and was featured on NBC's Today, performing her single "Replay" live.

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February 2015: Response to Giuliana Rancic's Remarks and Honored with Barbie Doll

In February 2015, Zendaya responded to Giuliana Rancic's remarks about her hair at the Academy Awards, addressing stereotypes about locs. Mattel honored Zendaya with a Barbie doll replicating her Oscars look, as part of the Barbie "Sheroes" project.

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2016: Featured on Forbes' 30 under 30 list

In 2016, Zendaya was featured on Forbes' 30 under 30 list.

2018: Ranked as one of the best-dressed women

In 2018, Zendaya was ranked one of the best-dressed women by fashion website Net-a-Porter.

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

In 2020, at age 24, Zendaya became the youngest recipient of the Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series for her role as Rue Bennett in Euphoria.

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2022: Second Primetime Emmy Award win

After winning the award again at the 2022 Primetime Emmy Awards, Zendaya became the youngest two-time acting winner.

2022: Co-writing songs and Emmy nominations for Euphoria

In 2022, Zendaya co-wrote two songs, "I'm Tired" and "Elliot's Song," for the second season of Euphoria, also performing as a vocalist on "I'm Tired." She received four Emmy nominations for her performance as Rue, becoming the youngest two-time nominee for Lead Actress in a Drama and the youngest woman nominated for producing, due to her executive producer role. She was also nominated for Outstanding Original Music and Lyrics twice for the show's soundtrack.

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2022: Included on TIME magazine's 100 most influential people list

In 2022, Zendaya was included on TIME magazine's annual list of the 100 most influential people in the world.

2022: Named one of Time's 100 Most Influential

In 2022, Zendaya was named one of the 100 most influential people in the world by Time magazine, recognizing her impact and influence.

2023: CinemaCon Star of the Year Award

In 2023, Zendaya received the CinemaCon Star of the Year Award.

2023: Golden Globe and SAG Award Nominations for Euphoria

In 2023, Zendaya won the Golden Globe Award for Best Actress – Television Series Drama and received a Screen Actors Guild Awards nomination for her work in Euphoria.

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