Zendaya is a true movie star – why won’t Hollywood let her be great?
3 years, 2 months ago

Zendaya is a true movie star – why won’t Hollywood let her be great?

The Independent  

Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter for all the latest entertainment news and reviews Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy When Zendaya spent most of October flying around the world to promote a movie she’s barely in, I kept thinking of something Sienna Miller once said. But compare her movie career to those of her Spider-Man predecessors Emma Stone and Kirsten Dunst, and she hasn’t yet had that big, well-received actor’s showcase – her Easy A or her Marie Antoinette. But it was funny to discover that, despite receiving equal face-time to Dune lead Timothée Chalamet on the film’s promotional trail, Zendaya quite literally has about 20 lines. open image in gallery Zendaya as Rue in season one of ‘Euphoria’ She’s a once-in-a-generation talent, though; far bigger in star quality than the movie roles she’s been handed so far.

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How Zendaya and Sydney Sweeney are taking Hollywood by storm with VERY different approaches - as experts reveal which Euphoria actress is currently set for 'greater Tinsel Town longevity'
10 months, 1 week ago

How Zendaya and Sydney Sweeney are taking Hollywood by storm with VERY different approaches - as experts reveal which Euphoria actress is currently set for 'greater Tinsel Town longevity'

Daily Mail  

Since Euphoria first aired in 2019, Zendaya and Sydney Sweeney have enjoyed tremendous success - slowly cementing their status as two of the most exciting young actresses in Hollywood. While Zendaya, 27, was the lead star of Euphoria when it first made its way to screens on HBO, Sweeney, 26, has fast become just as much of a household name …

Zendaya promises bigger role in ‘Dune: Part Two’: ‘She’s not just in dreams this time’
1 year, 10 months ago

Zendaya promises bigger role in ‘Dune: Part Two’: ‘She’s not just in dreams this time’

LA Times  

Zendaya promises that her role as Chani in “Dune” will be more substantial in the second part. Zendaya reassured fans this week at CinemaCon by promising that she will play a bigger role in “Dune: Part Two.” Viewers walked away from the first film bitter at her lack of screentime. In the lead-up to the release of Denis Villeneuve’s “Dune” …

Zendaya to receive Star of the Year award at CinemaCon 2023
1 year, 11 months ago

Zendaya to receive Star of the Year award at CinemaCon 2023

The Hindu  

Hollywood star and Euphoria actor Zendaya is all set to receive the Star of the Year award at CinemaCon 2023. According to Variety, a US-based media house, Mitch Neuhauser, managing director of CinemaCon, has announced the news.- Zendaya will receive the award at the Big Screen Achievement Awards ceremony on the final night of the convention. We could not be …

Zendaya has a new ‘Euphoria’ contract with HBO: She’s getting $1 million per episode
2 years ago

Zendaya has a new ‘Euphoria’ contract with HBO: She’s getting $1 million per episode

LA Times  

Did Zendaya just make history again? Television Zendaya makes Emmys history as youngest lead actress drama winner At 24, “Euphoria” star Zendaya broke last year’s age record set by Jodie Comer for the youngest actress to win the Emmy for lead actress in a drama. I want you to know that anyone who has loved a Rue or feels like …

Zendaya puts on a glamorous display in a plunging white gown
2 years, 10 months ago

Zendaya puts on a glamorous display in a plunging white gown

Daily Mail  

Zendaya put on a glamorous display on Sunday as she was spotted on set in Providence, Rhode Island. The 25-year-old actress looked incredible in a plunging white gown with a cut-out diamond detail on her hips as she filmed an advert for Smart Water. Incredible: Zendaya put on a glamorous display in a white ensemble on Sunday as she was …

Zendaya accidentally tags Kim Kardashian while in Valentino ads
3 years, 1 month ago

Zendaya accidentally tags Kim Kardashian while in Valentino ads

Daily Mail  

Euphoria actress Zendaya has landed another high-profile fashion campaign for Italian fashion house Maison Valentino. In haute pink: Euphoria actress Zendaya has landed another high-profile fashion campaign for Italian fashion house Maison Valentino The dress had a halter top that was connected to a skirt that ended way above her knees. A leggy wonder: The Oakland, California native looked glamorous …

Zendaya promises she will appear much more in the Dune sequel
3 years, 3 months ago

Zendaya promises she will appear much more in the Dune sequel

Daily Mail  

Zendaya told fans that they can expect to see a lot more of her in Dune: Part Two. The 25-year-old star featured in the sci-fi flick as Chani but some viewers were left disappointed by her lack of screen time in the movie, although Zendaya insists that 'there's so much more to explore' in the sequel – which is slated …

Zendaya becomes youngest lead drama actress to win Emmy
4 years, 6 months ago

Zendaya becomes youngest lead drama actress to win Emmy

Live Mint  

Los Angeles: Zendaya said her “heart was filled” when she saw her fellow nominees, including Jennifer Aniston, cheering on the “Euphoria” actress for becoming the youngest drama lead actress to win an Emmy. She is only the second Black actress to claim the lead drama actress award, following Viola Davis’ groundbreaking 2015 win for “How To Get Away With Murder.” …

Emmys 2020: Zendaya makes history at Emmys in stunning Giorgio Armani gown, Bulgari jewels
4 years, 6 months ago

Emmys 2020: Zendaya makes history at Emmys in stunning Giorgio Armani gown, Bulgari jewels

Hindustan Times  

Zendaya made history at the 72nd Emmy Awards - that took place at the Staples Centre in Los Angeles, and was attended virtually by most celebrities this Sunday - by becoming the youngest drama lead actress to win an Emmy at age 24. For her first look, the actor wore a black and purple gown with a plunging neckline from …

Zendaya becomes youngest lead drama actress to win Emmy
4 years, 6 months ago

Zendaya becomes youngest lead drama actress to win Emmy

Associated Press  

LOS ANGELES — Zendaya said her “heart was filled” when she saw her fellow nominees, including Jennifer Aniston, cheering on the “Euphoria” actress for becoming the youngest drama lead actress to win an Emmy. She is only the second Black actress to claim the lead drama actress award, following Viola Davis’ groundbreaking 2015 win for “How To Get Away With …

Zendaya looks effortlessly chic in retro-inspired ensembles as she details balancing her career
5 years, 4 months ago

Zendaya looks effortlessly chic in retro-inspired ensembles as she details balancing her career

Daily Mail  

She portrayed a recovering drug addict in the American teen drama Euphoria, which premiered on HBO this summer. The 23-year-old actress looked effortlessly chic in a series of ensembles as she detailed wanting to take her career to higher levels and 'be a part of the change' with social causes. Stunning: Zendaya looked world's away from her on-screen persona as …

Zendaya means business in skirted suit as she is honored at ELLE's 26th Annual Women In Hollywood
5 years, 5 months ago

Zendaya means business in skirted suit as she is honored at ELLE's 26th Annual Women In Hollywood

Daily Mail  

She's the youngest person ever to be honored at the annual event. And Zendaya showed out to accept her accolades on Monday at ELLE's 26th Annual Women in Hollywood Celebration presented by Ralph Lauren and Lexus at the Four Seasons Beverly Hills. Silver star: Zendaya showed out to accept her accolades on Monday at ELLE's 26th Annual Women in Hollywood …

Zendaya sheds her teen queen persona with edgy turn into drug-fueled darkness in HBO's Euphoria
5 years, 9 months ago

Zendaya sheds her teen queen persona with edgy turn into drug-fueled darkness in HBO's Euphoria

Daily Mail  

HBO debuted its latest series Euphoria on Sunday night, which shows a much different side of Zendaya. The 22 year old actress and former Disney teen queen has often portrayed wholesome characters in her career, but her character Rue Bennett in Euphoria is anything but wholesome. Zendaya plays 17 year old Rue Bennett in Euphoria, a troubled teenager who, when …

Disney star Zendaya pops up in 3 cities in 1 day to see fans and introduce her new clothing line
8 years, 4 months ago

Disney star Zendaya pops up in 3 cities in 1 day to see fans and introduce her new clothing line

LA Times  

Actress and singer Zendaya arrives at the Daya by Zendaya Pop-up Shop at Known Gallery in Los Angeles on Nov. 5. For the launch of her Daya by Zendaya label, the performer took on the ambitious goal of showing up at a trio of pop-up events in major U.S. cities on the same day. “I wanted to make sure I …

Zendaya reveals to Cosmopolitan what it took for her to return to Disney
8 years, 9 months ago

Zendaya reveals to Cosmopolitan what it took for her to return to Disney

Daily Mail  

She may still be a teenager, but super star Zendaya Coleman is on a roll when it comes to her skyrocketing career. Now the star and co-producer of Disney's KC Undercover, Zendaya has revealed what it took for her to return to the channel. Zendaya Coleman flashed some leg as she graced Cosmopolitan magazine's July issue, where she also discussed …

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