By Rivea Ruff· Updated September 1, 2022
As an actress, >Zendaya is an A-lister that transcends film genres.
Starting out as a Disney child star, teen recording artist, and Tumblr >high-fashion icon through consistent hard work and skill. She now has two Emmy awards for Best Actress in a Drama Series, is a fixture in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, has one Oscar-nominated film under her belt and is busy shooting its sequel. And at just 26, this is surely only the beginning.
LONDON, ENGLAND – DECEMBER 05: Zendaya, jewellery detail, attends a photocall for “Spiderman: No Way Home” at The Old Sessions House on December 05, 2021 in London, England. (Photo by Karwai Tang/WireImage)
Issa Rae likely put it best when she asked Zendaya directly, “When you wake up in the morning and look in the mirror, how hard do you have to fight the urge to say ‘wow…these other b*tches aren’t even close’?” A valid question we’re still searching for the answer to, as the actress and producer never ceases to amaze and constantly raises the bar with both her work and her style!
Take a look at the roles that made Zendaya an undeniable superstar.
01Shake it Up!, 2010-2013Starring as Rocky Blue on the hit Disney Channel comedy, the young starlet showed off the acting prowess that would turn her into Hollywood’s most coveted It-Girl (and the dance moves that made her a kids’ music star from age 14-17). The show followed two girls with big dreams of becoming professional dancers that landed their way onto a local Soul-Train-style dance show and juggle their passion and their school and home lives. 
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