Zendaya
Actress · Producer · Sound Department
Born September 1, 1996 · Oakland, California, USA
7
Films reviewed
8.0
Avg. rating
The Odyssey
Best-reviewed
2017–2026
Years active
Biography
Zendaya Maree Stoermer Coleman (born September 1, 1996), known mononymously as Zendaya, is an American actress. Her accolades include two Primetime Emmy Awards and a Golden Globe. In 2022, Time named her one of the 100 most influential people in the world.
Born in Oakland, California, Zendaya began her career as a child model and dancer before gaining prominence for her roles on the Disney Channel sitcoms Shake It Up (2010–2013) and K.C. Undercover (2015–2018), the latter of which she also produced. For her performance as Rue Bennett, a struggling drug-addicted teenager in the HBO teen drama series Euphoria (2019–2026), Zendaya won two Primetime Emmy Awards for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series.
Zendaya made her feature film debut as MJ in the Marvel Cinematic Universe film Spider-Man: Homecoming (2017). She reprised her role in its sequels Far From Home (2019), No Way Home (2021), and Brand New Day (2026). She has since starred in the musical film The Greatest Showman (2017), Denis Villeneuve's Dune trilogy (2021–2026), Christopher Nolan's epic The Odyssey (2026), and earned praise for her performances in the romance films Malcolm & Marie (2021), Challengers (2024) and The Drama (2026).
On theIReview.com
Films featuring Zendayathat we've reviewed.
★ 8.2Dune: Part Three
as Chani
Denis Villeneuve · 2026
RT 88%
★ 8.1Spider-Man: Brand New Day
as MJ
Destin Daniel Cretton · 2026
RT 90%
★ 8.5The Odyssey
as Athena
Christopher Nolan · 2026
RT 95%
★ 8.4Dune: Part Two
as Chani
Denis Villeneuve · 2024
RT 92%
★ 8.1Spider-Man: No Way Home
as MJ
Jon Watts · 2021
RT 93%
★ 7.3Spider-Man: Far From Home
as MJ
Jon Watts · 2019
RT 91%
★ 7.4Spider-Man: Homecoming
as Michelle
Jon Watts · 2017
RT 92%
Review Highlights
AI-summarized critic and audience reaction, pulled from the Fan & Critic Buzz on their highest-rated films with us.
“The public reaction to "The Odyssey" is mixed, with some critics finding it faithful and respectful of Homer's work, while others see it as bloated, self-important, and morally questionable. Many reviewers have praised the film for its technical achievements and cinematic grandeur, but also criticized its pacing and adherence to historical accuracy.”
From the Fan & Critic Buzz on The Odyssey →
“The general public's reaction to "Dune: Part Two" is overwhelmingly positive, with many reviewers praising its technical mastery and grand scale. The film has been described as an "epitome of sci-fi epics" and a "technological masterpiece". Some viewers have noted that the story is wafer thin and stretched out over 2.5 hours, but overall, they seem to be impressed by the visuals and action sequences.”
From the Fan & Critic Buzz on Dune: Part Two →
Selected Filmography
- The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon(2014)TV Series · 2 epsas Self - Guest
- The Late Show with Stephen Colbert(2015)TV Series · 3 epsas Self - Guest
- The Kelly Clarkson Show(2019)TV Series · 2 epsas Self
- The Graham Norton Show(2007)TV Series · 2 epsas Self
- Jimmy Kimmel Live!(2003)TV Series · 8 epsas Self - Guest
- Jeopardy!(1984)TV Series · 1 epas Self - Clue Presenter
- The Jennifer Hudson Show(2022)TV Series · 2 epsas Self - Guest
- Dancing with the Stars(2005)TV Series · 1 epas Self - Judge
- LIVE with Kelly and Mark(1988)TV Series · 2 epsas Self - Guest
- El hormiguero(2006)TV Series · 1 epas Self - Guest
- Quotidien(2016)TV Series · 2 epsas Self
- You Quiz on the Block(2018)TV Series · 1 epas Self
- Golden Globe Awards(1944)TV Series · 1 epas Self - Nominee
- Dune(2021)as Chani
- Euphoria(2019)TV Series · 24 epsas Rue Bennett
- Project Runway(2004)TV Series · 1 epas Self - Guest Judge
- black-ish(2014)TV Series · 1 epas Resheida
- The Talk(2010)TV Series · 1 ep
- Variety Studio: Actors on Actors(2014)TV Series · 4 epsas Self
- Good Luck Charlie(2010)TV Series · 1 epas Rocky Blue