Since her Disney days, Zendaya has grown to be one of the most famous actresses of her generation. While known for her two-time Emmy winning role of Rue in HBO’s drama “Euphoria,” she is now stepping into the realm of leading lady in film.
After appearing in supporting roles in movies such as the MCU’s “Spider-Man” trilogy, alongside her boyfriend Tom Holland, as well as the “Dune” franchise, Zendaya has the lead role in Lucas Guadagnino’s romantic drama “Challengers.”
Her success, off and on the screen, as she has also established herself as a fashion icon, even being named a Met Gala co-chair for 2024, has definitely made her one of the richest young actresses. Here’s what you need to know about her net worth and career.
How much is Zendaya’s net worth?
According to several reports, including Celebrity Net Worth and Parade, the 27-year-old actress has an estimated net worth between $20 and $22 million. Most of her earnings come from her acting career, as well as her musical career and brand partnerships.
Zendaya (Brendon Thorne/Getty Images)
In an interview with British Vogue for the April 2024 issue, Zendaya admitted that she was put in a “adult” role from a very young age, becoming the breadwinner of her family: “I felt like I was thrust into a very adult position: I was becoming the breadwinner of my family very early, and there was a lot of role-reversal happening, and just kind of becoming grown, really,” she explained.
Zendaya’s beginnings: Her Disney Channel Era
Zendaya, whose full name is Zendaya Maree Stoermer Coleman, started her career on Disney Channel’s sitcom “Shake It Up,” when she was 13 years old. For the network, she also appeared in other original movies such as “Frenemies” and “Zapped.” Before leaving Disney, she had her first experience in production with another series, “KC Undercover,” in which she also had the titular role.
Bella Thorne and Zendaya in “Shake It Up” (IMDb)
How much did Zendaya make for Spider-Man?
According to Showbiz Galore, Zendaya made $2 million for “Spider-Man: No Way Home,” which is reportedly between $3 to $2 million less than Holland. She also appeared in “Homecoming” and “Far From Home.”
In an article for British Vogue, published in April 2024, producer Amy Pascal admitted that neither she nor Kevin Feige knew who Zendaya was when she got casted as Michelle “MJ” Jones for ‘Spider-Man: Homecoming’ (2017).
Zendaya as MJ in “Spider-Man: No Way Home” (IMDb)
“She was wearing no makeup and she was just dressed like a regular girl, and we were like, ‘Oh my God, she’s amazing. She has to be in the movie,’” Pascal told Vogue. “And then we found out she was a totally famous person, and felt really stupid.”
First Emmy win: How much is Zendaya’s salary from Euphoria?
For her work in Euphoria, in which she not only stars but also produces, Zendaya has renegotiated her contract and, according to a report from The Los Angeles Times, she will be now earning $1 million per episode.
Zendaya at the 2022 Emmys (Kevin Winter/Getty Images)
Zendaya plays Rue Bennet in HBO’s drama “Euphoria,” which first premiered in 2019. For the two seasons of the show, Zendaya won two Primetime Emmys for Leading Actress in Drama, being the youngest person to do so. She is also the only Black woman to have won the awards twice. She also received a Golden Globe.
Dune’s salary: How much has Zendaya earned for Dune?
The official Zendaya’s salary for “Dune” and “Dune II” haven’t been disclosed. However, multiple reports suggest that the actress earned $300,000 for her work in the first film. According to FandomWire, there are rumors that her salary for the sequel was much higher ($2 million) but those haven’t been confirmed.
Zendaya’s music career: Replay and more
On the other hand, Zendaya has also had a brief music career. She has released a full self-titled album in 2013, which debuted on the US Billboard 200 at number 51, selling 7,000 copies in its first week. For Euphoria, Zendaya also collaborated with Labrinth in two tracks featured in the series: “All Of Us,” “I’m Tired” and “Elliot’s song.”
Fashion icon: Zendaya’s brand collaborations
Lastly, Zendaya is known for being one of the best dressed actresses right now. With her stylist Law Roach, she has become a fashion icon and has been the face of several fashion and beauty brands.
She has appeared in campaigns for Bvlgari (alongside Anne Hathaway), as well as for Lancome and CoverGirl. She is ambassador of Louis Vuitton, while previously being the face for Valentino.
