Every Zendaya Fan Will Want To Make Sure They've Seen Her In All Of These Roles She's Played So Far
If you love Zendaya and her many talents, then you'll appreciate this comprehensive list of roles she has played throughout her career.
Zendaya has become one of the most recognizable stars of her generation, and her film and TV roles show just how wide her range really is.
From Disney Channel beginnings to major parts in superhero movies, voice roles, and prestige dramas, she has kept building a career that reaches far beyond one breakout era. Along the way, she has played everything from a pony named Lollipop to MJ and Rue, making her filmography surprisingly varied.
Here’s a look back at the roles that helped turn Zendaya into a true multi-hyphenate star.
1. "Shake It Up"
Zendaya's career began with her co-leading role on "Shake It Up," where she played Rocky Blue. She starred alongside Bella Thorne in this Disney television show for three years, from 2010 to 2013.
Image Source: Everett Collection2. "Pixie Hollow Games"
Zendaya's first voice acting role was in "Pixie Hollow Games" as the garden fairy Fern. She played this role in 2011, which ultimately opened the door for her in voice acting as well as on-screen acting.
Image Source: Everett Collection3. "Frenemies"
Zendaya's next significant role was in "Frenemies" in 2012, where she starred alongside Bella Thorne once again in this Disney film.
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4. "Super Buddies"
Disney's "Super Buddies" is an adorable film about dogs, but Zendaya actually voices a pony named Lollipop. She played this role in 2013 as a debut feature in the final installment of the Air Bud franchise.
That Disney stretch was only the beginning.
5. "Zapped"
Zendaya starred in "Zapped" in 2014, playing the leading role of Zoey Stevens in the movie.
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6. "K.C. Undercover"
Zendaya's next major role came when she played K.C. in Disney's "K.C. Undercover." She portrayed this quirky leading character from 2015 to 2018.
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7. "Spider-Man: Homecoming"
In 2017, Zendaya played MJ, a friend in Peter Parker's circle.
Then came the role that pushed her even further into the mainstream.
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8. "The Greatest Showman"
Zendaya portrayed a trapeze artist in "The Greatest Showman" in 2017. Although the film wasn't centered on her, it certainly showcased her amazing acting skills.
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9. "Duck Duck Goose"
"Duck Duck Goose" was a hit family movie and marked another step in the voice acting aspect of Zendaya's career. She voiced the duck Chi in 2018.
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10. "Smallfoot"
"Smallfoot" provided yet another voice acting opportunity for Zendaya in 2018.
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11. "Spider-Man: Far From Home"
Zendaya took on another significant role in "Spider-Man: Far From Home" in 2019. She and Peter Parker grow closer, and she ultimately plays a crucial role in the movie.
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12. "Euphoria"
Zendaya began filming "Euphoria" in 2019, where she plays a major leading role in the HBO series. She is currently still filming and actively portraying this character, which has gained considerable popularity.
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13. "The OA"
In 2019, Zendaya played a small role over three episodes in "The OA" as a gamer named Fola Uzaki.
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14. "Spider-Man: No Way Home"
Zendaya appears in yet another Spider-Man movie, playing alongside Peter Parker in the recent "Spider-Man: No Way Home," released in 2021.
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15. "Space Jam: A New Legacy"
Zendaya voices Lola Bunny in "Space Jam: A New Legacy" in 2021.
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16. "Malcolm & Marie"
Zendaya starred alongside John David Washington in this romantic film in 2021. She and creator Sam Levinson aimed to create a feature film, so Zendaya co-produced it with John while Sam directed.
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17. "Dune"
Zendaya's role in "Dune" may not be as prominent in this series, but it is no less impressive. She has been filming for this series since 2021.
If you weren't a Zendaya fan before, you probably are now. Zendaya has certainly come a long way from her Disney Channel days, and she is achieving great things by starring in numerous films while broadening her horizons with voice acting.
She has been nonstop throughout her career, and it shows because she is thriving.
Her next chapter is already looking busy.
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