Zendaya Talks Family, Career in Vogue Cover Story

Zendaya, Vogue Cover Star, Reflects on Early Role as Family’s Breadwinner Zendaya’s journey from Disney Channel to Hollywood stardom is a testament to her talent and resilience. The 27-year-old actress, known for her roles in “Dune 2” and “Challengers,” opened up to Vogue about the challenges she faced as a young breadwinner for her family. She described feeling “thrust into a very adult position” at a young age, which she believes has contributed to her being “very tense.”

Zendaya’s career began with her role as Rocky Blue on Disney Channel’s “Shake it Up” alongside Bella Thorne. She ventured into music during her time at Disney, releasing her debut single “Swag It Out” in 2011 and her debut album “Zendaya” in 2013, which featured the hit single “Replay.”

After her Disney days, Zendaya starred in the show “K.C. Undercover” and made her feature film debut in “Spider-Man: Homecoming.” She also appeared in “The Greatest Showman” and took on the role of Rue in HBO’s “Euphoria,” for which she won an Emmy for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series in 2020, making her the youngest winner in that category.

Zendaya’s success extends beyond acting, as she has had several charting songs, with her single “Replay” peaking at 40 on the Billboard charts. She has also showcased her singing talent in various projects, including “The Greatest Showman.”

In her latest film, “Challengers,” Zendaya plays a tennis coach coaching her husband to become a grand-slam champion. The movie, which Vogue describes as Zendaya’s “first full-fledged, top-of-the-call-sheet, leading-lady turn in a movie,” will be released on April 26.

Despite her accomplishments, Zendaya remains humble and reflective, expressing a desire to have had more opportunities to explore and experiment as a child. She also shared her experience of learning tennis for “Challengers,” crediting her success to treating the sport like dance.

Zendaya’s Vogue cover story offers a glimpse into her remarkable career and the personal journey that has shaped her into the talented actress and musician she is today.