Zendaya Age and Early Career Facts
Zendaya Maree Stoermer Coleman was born on September 1, 1996, in Oakland, California. As of the latest public records, she is 28 years old, and her career timeline shows a rapid rise from child model to global entertainment figure Forbes.
She began performing with the California Shakespeare Theater and later appeared in national commercials for brands including McDonald's and J.C. Penney. Her early television work included a role as Rocky Blue on the Disney Channel series Shake It Up, which aired from 2010 to 2013.
Breakthrough Roles and Major Awards
Zendaya starred as Rue Bennett in the HBO series Euphoria, which premiered in 2019 and earned her the Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series in 2020, making her the youngest winner in that category Emmys.
She also portrayed Anne Wheeler in the film Dune (2021) and its sequel Dune: Part Two (2024), both based on the Frank Herbert novels and produced by Warner Bros. Pictures and Legendary Entertainment. Her role as Chani in the Dune franchise is part of a multi-film series with reported global box office figures exceeding one billion dollars combined.
Public Records, Net Worth, and Business Ventures
Public filings and financial reports estimate Zendaya's net worth in the range of 20 to 25 million dollars, with income sources including film salaries, endorsement deals, and producing credits Forbes.
She has served as a brand ambassador for Lancôme and Tissot, and she co-founded the production company Zendaya Company, which focuses on developing film and television projects with diverse storytelling voices SEC EDGAR.