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How Old is Zendaya?
Actress & singer — live age, birthday and a short biography.
30 years old
Born September 1, 1996 · 30 years, 1 months, 5 days
Quick biography
Zendaya was born on September 1, 1996, in Oakland, California. She began as a Disney Channel star on Shake It Up (2010–2013) before deliberately pivoting to serious acting roles.
Her portrayal of Rue in HBO’s Euphoria (2019–) made history: at 24 she became the youngest person ever to win the Emmy for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama, and she won the award again in 2022.
Career highlights
- ✦2010 — Stars in Disney’s Shake It Up.
- ✦2017 — Debuts as MJ in Spider-Man: Homecoming.
- ✦2019 — Euphoria premieres on HBO.
- ✦2020 — Becomes the youngest Emmy winner for Lead Actress in a Drama.
- ✦2022 — Wins her second Emmy for Euphoria.
- ✦2024 — Leads Dune: Part Two and Challengers.
Personal life in brief
Zendaya is in a long-term relationship with Spider-Man co-star Tom Holland.
Legacy & influence
On film she has starred as MJ in the Spider-Man trilogy, Chani in Dune and Dune: Part Two, and the lead in Challengers (2024) — while also becoming a global fashion icon.
Frequently Asked Questions
How old is Zendaya?
Zendaya was born on September 1, 1996. Her live age in years, months and days is shown on this page and updates automatically.
How many Emmys has Zendaya won?
Two — she won Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama for Euphoria in 2020 and 2022, the youngest winner ever in the category.
What movies has Zendaya been in?
The Spider-Man trilogy (as MJ), Dune and Dune: Part Two (as Chani), The Greatest Showman and Challengers.
Is Zendaya with Tom Holland?
Yes — Zendaya and her Spider-Man co-star Tom Holland have been in a relationship since 2021.
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