Her full name is Zendaya Maree Stoermer Coleman, which is a bit of a syllable gauntlet, so it’s no surprise she shortened her professional name to simply, Zendaya. Fashion model, actress, and of course Spiderman’s girlfriend, you’d think her plate would be full, but you’d be wrong.
Last year saw Zendaya remain vocal about diversity and representation in Hollywood, where she pushed for more inclusive casting and better awareness from studio leadership. She’s still backing causes like UNICEF and the American Heart Association, and she’s been vocal about mental health, especially for young people navigating social media. She used her fashion clout to team up with Swiss brand On and launch Zone Dreamers, a wild, cinematic campaign that’s all about confidence, movement, and community.
Zendaya also used her social media presence to help raise funds for victims in Gaza. The link she shared on her Instagram Stories page helped raise more than $30 million for the Palestinian Children Relief Fund (PCRF). She even made giving a part of her romantic relationship when she attended an event in London hosted by The Brothers Trust, a nonprofit co-founded by boyfriend, Tom Holland.
