15 Fun Facts about Zendaya

Zendaya is our favorite curly haired beauty. She’s a beacon of acceptance and has portrayed a ton of role from wholesome Disney shows to edgy HBO series like Euphoria. Here are some little snippets of Z’s life that you may not have been privy to before.

1. Zendaya was born on September 1, 1996 in Oakland California, making her 23 years young.

2. Her full name is Zendaya Maree Stoermer Coleman.

3. She is African American, German, and Scottish – what a blend of a background!

4. Zendaya grew up in an acting family, and hence she spent a lot of her childhood in the theatre while helping her mom run errands. She would also perform in many of the plays.

5. Her first ever movie role was on Disney’s “Frenemies,” but her first major recurring role was on Shake it up! On Disney where she played the co-lead role, Raquel Rocky Blue.