Zendaya
Zendaya is an American actor and singer known for playing Rue Bennett in Euphoria, MJ in the Spider-Man films, and Chani in Dune.
Euphoria: An American teen drama television series created by Sam Levinson for HBO. Zendaya stars as Rue Bennett, a teenager navigating addiction and recovery.
Sam Levinson: An American filmmaker and screenwriter who created HBO's Euphoria. His direction and writing shape Rue Bennett, the role for which Zendaya won two Emmy Awards.
Oakland: A major city in California's San Francisco Bay Area. Zendaya was born and raised in Oakland.
Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series: A Primetime Emmy category recognizing a leading performance in a drama series. Zendaya won twice for Euphoria, becoming the category's youngest two-time winner.
Spider-Man: Homecoming: A 2017 superhero film directed by Jon Watts and starring Tom Holland as Spider-Man. Zendaya made her debut as Michelle, later known as MJ, in this film.
Tom Holland: An English actor known for playing Spider-Man in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. He plays Peter Parker opposite Zendaya's MJ in the Spider-Man films.
California Shakespeare Theater: A professional theater company based in Orinda, California. Her mother worked there, and Zendaya spent time around its performances as a child.
Golden Globe Award for Best Actress in a Television Series – Drama: A Golden Globe category honoring a leading performance in a drama television series. Zendaya won for Euphoria in 2023, adding a major award to the show's recognition.
Spider-Man: Far From Home: A 2019 superhero film directed by Jon Watts, continuing Tom Holland's Spider-Man story. She returns as MJ, whose relationship with Peter Parker develops in the sequel.
Denis Villeneuve: A Canadian film director known for science-fiction films including Arrival and Dune. He directed Zendaya as Chani in Dune and its sequel.