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“Dune” actress Zendaya poses for the ‘Cherry Drop’ theme, in ‘Chapter Three’ of the Louis Vuitton x Murakami campaign, available May 22. 2025, photographed by Inez & Vinoodh:

Zendaya made her television debut as 'Rocky Blue' on the Disney Channel sitcom "Shake It Up" (2010–2013), also starring in the Disney sitcom "K.C. Undercover" (2015–2018).

Her feature film debut was the Sony/Marvel superhero feature "Spider-Man: Homecoming" (2017), also co-starring in the sequels.

Zendaya's role as 'Rue Bennett', a suburban, opiate-addicted California high school teenager, in the HBO teen drama series "Euphoria" (2019–present)...

...made her the youngest recipient of two 'Primetime Emmy Awards' for 'Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series'. Zendaya's film roles include the musical "The Greatest Showman" (2017), the romantic drama "Malcolm & Marie" (2021) and science fiction epic "Dune" (2021), as well as its sequel "Dune: Part Two” (2024).

Following her starring role in the sports feature “Challengers” (2024)…

… Zendaya has started shooting "Euphoria" Season Three, for streaming...

“Euphoria” actress Zendaya (with pointy-ears), poses for the futuristic Spring 2025 campaign ‘Zone Dreamers’, supporting On athletic shoes and sportswear, photographed by Nadia Lee Cohen:

Zendaya made her TV film debut as 'Rocky Blue' on the Disney Channel sitcom "Shake It Up" (2010–2013)…

…also starring in the Disney sitcom "K.C. Undercover" (2015–2018).

Her feature film debut was the Sony/Marvel superhero feature "Spider-Man: Homecoming" (2017), also co-starring in the sequels.

Zendaya's role as 'Rue Bennett', a suburban, opiate-addicted California high school teenager in the HBO teen drama series "Euphoria" (2019–present)…

…made her the youngest recipient of two 'Primetime Emmy Awards' for 'Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series'.

Zendaya's film roles include the musical "The Greatest Showman" (2017) the romantic drama "Malcolm & Marie" (2021)…

…and science fiction epic "Dune" (2021) as well as its sequel "Dune: Part Two” (2024).

Following her starring role in the sports feature “Challengers” (2024)…

…Zendaya is currently shooting "Euphoria" Season Three…

…for streaming in 2026 on Max.

“Euphoria” actress Zendaya (with pointy-ears), poses for the futuristic Spring 2025 campaign ‘Zone Dreamers’, supporting On athletic shoes and sportswear, photographed by Nadia Lee Cohen:

Zendaya made her TV film debut as 'Rocky Blue' on the Disney Channel sitcom "Shake It Up" (2010–2013)…

…also starring in the Disney sitcom "K.C. Undercover" (2015–2018).

Her feature film debut was the Sony/Marvel superhero feature "Spider-Man: Homecoming" (2017), also co-starring in the sequels.

Zendaya's role as 'Rue Bennett', a suburban, opiate-addicted California high school teenager in the HBO teen drama series "Euphoria" (2019–present)…

…made her the youngest recipient of two 'Primetime Emmy Awards' for 'Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series'.

Zendaya's film roles include the musical "The Greatest Showman" (2017) the romantic drama "Malcolm & Marie" (2021)…

…and science fiction epic "Dune" (2021) as well as its sequel "Dune: Part Two” (2024).

Following her starring role in the sports feature “Challengers” (2024)…

…Zendaya is currently shooting "Euphoria" Season Three…

…for streaming in 2026 on Max.

HBO's TV adaptation of "The Last of Us" has brought in a ton of new talent for its sophomore season, many of whom are portraying characters from the second video game in the series, "The Last of Us Part II." Anyone who's played the game will be familiar with Nora, a key part of Abby's crew, former Firefly, and member of the Washington Liberation Front. The character was voiced by Chelsea Tavares in the game, who you may also recognize from her role as Patience Robinson on "All American."

Nora is back in the "Last of Us" TV series, played this time by Tati Gabrielle, a rising star who already has some major TV credits to her name. She's also something of a regular for Naughty Dog, the game developer responsible for the "Last of Us" games. Gabrielle previously played the villainous Jo Braddock in "Uncharted," the live-action Tom Holland adaptation of Naughty Dog's tomb-robbing,...

“Euphoria” actress Zendaya poses for “Elle” magazine, wearing Bulgari, Michael Kors, Louis Vuitton and a whole lot more, photographed by Steven Klein:

Zendaya made her TV film debut as 'Rocky Blue' on the Disney Channel sitcom "Shake It Up" (2010–2013), also starring in the Disney sitcom "K.C. Undercover" (2015–2018).

Her feature film debut was the Sony/Marvel superhero feature "Spider-Man: Homecoming" (2017), also co-starring in the sequels.

Zendaya's role as 'Rue Bennett', a suburban, opiate-addicted California high school teenager…

…in the HBO teen drama series "Euphoria" (2019–present)...

...made her the youngest recipient of two 'Primetime Emmy Awards' for 'Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series'.

Zendaya's film roles include the musical "The Greatest Showman" (2017)…

…the romantic drama "Malcolm & Marie" (2021) and science fiction epic "Dune" (2021)...

...as well as its sequel "Dune: Part Two” (2024).

Following her starring role in the sports feature “Challengers” (2024), Zendaya is currently shooting "Euphoria" Season Three…

…for streaming in 2026 on Max.

Zendaya and Robert Pattinson are two of the best young actors in the business, and they recently teamed up for a new A24 movie. After rising to fame as Edward Cullen in the Twilight movies, Pattinson has completely reinvented himself with an array of independent dramas. This includes several collaborations with the indie studio A24, starring in the Safdie brothers' Good Time, Claire Denis' High Life, and Robert Eggers' The Lighthouse in consecutive years from 2017 to 2019, though he has also starred in other well-regarded movies including Tenet, The Batman, and the Boy and the Heron English dub.

Similarly, Zendaya started her career on the Disney Channel sitcoms Shake It Up and K.C. Undercover, but has also completely redefined herself as a dramatic actor. This started with her role as Rue, a struggling drug-addicted teenager, in the HBO drama Euphoria. She has so far won two Emmys for Outstanding Lead Actress for her performance,...

“Dune” actress Zendaya poses for ‘Chapter Two’ of the Louis Vuitton x Murakami campaign, available March 2025, photographed by Inez & Vinoodh:

Zendaya made her television debut as 'Rocky Blue' on the Disney Channel sitcom "Shake It Up" (2010–2013), also starring in the Disney sitcom "K.C. Undercover" (2015–2018).

Her feature film debut was the Sony/Marvel superhero feature "Spider-Man: Homecoming" (2017), also co-starring in the sequels.

Zendaya's role as 'Rue Bennett', a suburban, opiate-addicted California high school teenager, in the HBO teen drama series "Euphoria" (2019–present)...

...made her the youngest recipient of two 'Primetime Emmy Awards' for 'Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series'. Zendaya's film roles include the musical "The Greatest Showman" (2017), the romantic drama "Malcolm & Marie" (2021) and science fiction epic "Dune" (2021)...

...as well as its sequel "Dune: Part Two” (2024).

Following her starring role in the sports feature “Challengers” (2024)…

… Zendaya started shooting "Euphoria" Season Three, for streaming on Max.

Click the images to enlarge.

Director Paul Verhoeven’s 1992 film, Basic Instinct, had arguably one of the most controversial scenes in cinema at the time. Sharon Stone’s famous interrogation scene in which she uncrosses her legs while wearing a white mini-dress has been a point of contention for the Golden Globe-winning actress since the film was released.

Per Deadline, in a new interview with The Times of London, Stone, who co-starred with Michael Douglas in Basic Instinct, talked about how before Basic Instinct, she made a significant career decision regarding the costumes she wears in the films she makes.

Stone said that she made a made-for-tv movie back in the 1980s and after filming, the studio ended up selling off her entire wardrobe at a discounted price. She said she felt embarrassed that potentially a member of the production crew would be able to buy her underwear. “I thought, ‘Never again,’” said the Casino actress.

Universal Pictures and DreamWorks Animation has released the first teaser for the highly anticipated Shrek 5, confirming the returns of Mike Myers as Shrek, Eddie Murphy as Donkey, and Cameron Diaz as Fiona - as well as confirming that  Zendaya (Spider-Man: No Way Home; Dune: Part Two; Challengers) has indeed joined the voice cast as Shrek and Fiona's daughter Felicia.

Plot details remain under wraps for now and there's also no word on who's going to be lending their voices to her siblings Fergus and Farkle.

Franchise veterans Walt Dohrn (Trolls; Trolls World Tour; Trolls Band Together) and Conrad Vernon (Monsters vs. Aliens; Sausage Party; The Addams Family) have been tapped to direct, with Brad Ableson (Minions: The Rise of Gru) serving as co-director, while Michael McCullers (Austin Powers in Goldmember; Baby Mama; The Boss Baby) penned the script. 

This will be the first installment in the main franchise in sixteen years,...

After being upped to contract status in February 2022, actor Tajh Bellow (Tj Ashford) is now off contract at “General Hospital.”

According to an update to the show’s end credits on Friday, February 21, Bellow’s name was removed from the contract cast list after previously appearing between cast members Kristina Wagner (Felicia Scorpio) and Tanisha Harper (Jordan Ashford).

The change in status for Bellow doesn’t come as a surprise considering the actor seemingly gave an indication early last week when he took to his Instagram, saying, “I know a lot of my fans are wondering what’s next for Tj, but before I speak to that I wanted to celebrate all that we’ve accomplished together.”

Bellow’s post highlighted his appreciation for all the support he received during last year’s tumultuous storyline which saw Tj and Molly (Kristen Vaganos) lose their daughter following a traumatic accident involving their surrogate,...

Zendaya is an actress, singer and producer who's one of the most prominent artists of the modern day. Dune director Dennis Villeneuve has described her as "a cultural icon in the making" and, as one of the 100 most influential people in the world in 2022 according to Time Magazine, her stardom knows no bounds despite her relative youth. Zendaya set the record for the youngest Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series winner in 2020 and the youngest two-time winner when she won again in 2022 for her portrayal of Rue inEuphoria.

Since then, she has continued to star in memorable roles and contrasting characters. Zendaya played a high school student in a family of spies in the Disney Channel series K.C. Undercover and a high school student dealing with drug addiction in the HBO drama Euphoria. However, she also starred in more mature roles, like Marie in Malcolm and...

Led by the mercurial Will Smith, The Fresh Prince of Bel Air lasted for six seasons and had Smith playing a fictionalized, teenage version of himself. The series, well-regarded for its colorful physical comedy and Will Smith’s undeniable charisma, boasts a 7.9 rating on IMDb.

The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air (1990-96) | Credits: NBC

It kickstarted way back on NBC in September 1990 and concluded in May 1996. The show catapulted Will Smith to global stardom and introduced audiences to a stellar ensemble cast. Decades after its conclusion in 1996, fans continue to follow the lives and careers of their favorite Bel-Air residents. Here’s what the cast is doing in 2025.

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Will Smith remains one of Hollywood’s biggest stars. In 2025, he is set to star in Bad Boys 5, continuing the successful franchise alongside Martin Lawrence. Additionally, Smith is working...

General Hospital fans have been wondering what has happened to Tj Ashford (Tajh Bellow). Tj has not been seen or heard from in some time.

Since Tj And Molly Lansing Davis (Kristen Vaganos) aren’t getting along, he has been nowhere to be seen. Tj has certainly had an emotional year, had he gone on a vacation or is he just hiding in the wings of the hospital until he’s needed?

Tajh Bellow Looks Back Over The Past Year

Tajh posted on his Instagram on Tuesday to offer fans a bit of an update. Bellows looked back over the emotional year that his character Tj has experienced this year.

First Tj learned that their surrogate had lost the baby she was carrying. This was followed by losing his daughter with Kristina Corinthos (Kate Mansi) who he and Molly were supposed to raise.

After losing his daughter, Tj and Molly...

In an Instagram post on Tuesday, “General Hospital” star Tajh Bellow (Tj Ashford) looked back on an emotional year in which his character has been through a trying period of his life, particularly the loss of a child, as his daughter with Molly (Kristen Vaganos) sadly passed away following a traumatic accident involving their surrogate, Molly’s sister, Kristina (Kate Mansi), that later caused an initial rift in Tj and Molly’s relationship.

“What a year we had,” opened Bellow in his post, which included a collage of images highlighting key moments from last year. “Playing Dr. Tj Ashford has been a groundbreaking experience for my career. Pouring into Tj as he poured into me has been illuminating in many regards.”

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Bellow also acknowledged several media outlets that have extensively covered his daytime career since making his debut on the series in 2018, including Soap Opera Network.

He said,...

The long-anticipated Season 3 of HBO’s Euphoriawill feature three new additions to the cast when it premieres sometime in 2026. Grammy Award-winning musician Rosalía, NAACP Image Award-winning actor Kadeem Hardison, and Super Bowl Champion Marshawn Lynch are joining the cast, per Deadline.

Rosalía’s musical talent has been featured on the soundtracks of movies like The Flash (2023) and Hellboy (2019). Lynch, a former NFL running back nicknamed “Beast Mode,” won Super Bowl Xlvii with the Seattle Seahawks. Lynch, credited as Marshawn “Beastmode” Lynch, can be seen in the recently-released Love Hurts with Oscar-winner Ke Huy Quan. Hardison, recognizable to many as Dwayne Wayne from the classic sitcom A Different World, recently appeared on Showtime’s The Chi as Professor Gardner and in two episodes of The Lincoln Lawyer.

Related'i Thought I Was Being Smart': Zendaya Paid the Price for Making 1 Big Mistake on Dune 2 Set

Zendaya says she learned a valuable lesson...

Exclusive: HBO’s Euphoria has been in production for a few days on the long-delayed third season and Deadline can reveal the addition of Grammy Award winner Rosalía, Super Bowl Champion Marshawn Lynch and NAACP Image Award winner Kadeem Hardison, as well as the return of series regulars Zendaya, Sydney Sweeney and Jacob Elordi, among others.

The eight-episode third season of Euphoria will feature a time jump that takes the characters out of high school. It is set to premiere in 2026, four years after the show’s Season 2 run.

Coming back for Season 3 are original cast members Zendaya (Dune film series); Hunter Schafer (the upcoming Blade Runner); Eric Dane; Jacob Elordi (Guillermo Del Toro’s upcoming Frankenstein); Sydney Sweeney (Anyone but You); Alexa Demie; and Maude Apatow as series regulars. Colman Domingo will return as a guest star.

Sources tell Deadline Algee Smith and Nika King will not be returning...

Christopher Nolan's next film is officially titled The Odyssey and is sailing rapidly toward a Summer 2026 release date. An adaptation of Homer's epic poem of the same name, the upcoming film serves as Nolan's highly anticipated follow-up to 2023's Oppenheimer, which earned him his first Academy Award for Best Director. Naturally, a lot is riding on the success of Nolan's next film.

Thankfully, Nolan isn't compromising with his next film's cast. Eight stars have been confirmed to appear in The Odyssey, including multiple up-and-coming movie stars, several Academy Award winners, and a few actors Nolan has previously worked with. Audiences will surely recognize most of the cast members in The Odyssey, though their respective roles have yet to be confirmed.

Tom Holland Is Rumored to Play the Lead in The Odyssey Holland Is Best Known for His Role in the MCU Image via Marvel Studios

Tom Holland has...

Zendaya’s Last 5 Films At The Worldwide Box Office( Photo Credit – Instagram )

Zendaya is an American actress/singer who is one of the most talented performers in the industry among the current generation. In 2024, the actress gave two commercially successful movies: Dune 2 and Challengers. She is immensely talented for a 28-year-old who has won two Primetime Emmy Awards and a Golden Globe Award for the HBO series Euphoria. However, today, we would rank the last five films of the Spider-Man: No Way Home star at the worldwide box office. Scroll below for more.

Her full name is Zendaya Maree Stoermer Coleman. She started her career in showbiz as a child model and backup dancer. She made her TV debut with Disney Channel’s Shake It Up and in the sitcom Kc Undercover. Her feature film debut was with Marvel’s Spider-Man: Homecoming in 2017 as Mj. She gained wide recognition...

“Dune” actress Zendaya poses for the new Louis Vuitton x Murakami campaign, photographed by Inez & Vinoodh:

Zendaya made her television debut as 'Rocky Blue' on the Disney Channel sitcom "Shake It Up" (2010–2013), also starring in the Disney sitcom "K.C. Undercover" (2015–2018).

Her feature film debut was the Sony/Marvel superhero feature "Spider-Man: Homecoming" (2017), also co-starring in the sequels.

Zendaya's role as 'Rue Bennett', a suburban, opiate-addicted California high school teenager, in the HBO teen drama series "Euphoria" (2019–present)...

...made her the youngest recipient of two 'Primetime Emmy Awards' for 'Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series'. Zendaya's film roles include the musical "The Greatest Showman" (2017), the romantic drama "Malcolm & Marie" (2021) and science fiction epic "Dune" (2021)...

...as well as its sequel "Dune: Part Two” (2024).

Following her starring role in the sports feature “Challengers” (2024)…

… Zendaya will start shooting "Euphoria" Season Three…

…for streaming in 2025 on Max.

Click the images to enlarge...

Zendaya worked very hard to take her career to utmost success (Photo Credit – Instagram)

By 2023, Zendaya wasn’t just in Euphoria—she was the heart and soul of it, pulling in a cool million per episode for season three. That’s right. A cool million. Per episode.

But Zendaya’s glow-up wasn’t built in a day. Back in 2010, she kicked things off on Shake It Up alongside Bella Thorne. That wasn’t just a gig; it was her launchpad to Disney domination. She didn’t stop there—roles in Frenemies and Zapped kept the checks rolling in. And then came K.C. Undercover, where she reportedly earned $200,000 per season. Not bad for someone who started out on Kidz Bop albums, right?

While teens stressed over high school, 16-year-old Zendaya rocked Dancing With the Stars in 2013. Second place? No biggie—she cashed $200K, including a $125K bonus.

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“Euphoria” actress Zendaya poses for the January 2025 issue of “W” magazine, wearing Chloé, Levi’s and Bulgari photographed by Mert Alas and Marcus Piggott:

Zendaya made her television debut as 'Rocky Blue' on the Disney Channel sitcom "Shake It Up" (2010–2013), also starring in the Disney sitcom "K.C. Undercover" (2015–2018).

Her feature film debut was the Sony/Marvel superhero feature "Spider-Man: Homecoming" (2017), also co-starring in the sequels.

Zendaya's role as 'Rue Bennett', a suburban, opiate-addicted California high school teenager, in the HBO teen drama series "Euphoria" (2019–present)...

...made her the youngest recipient of two 'Primetime Emmy Awards' for 'Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series'. Zendaya's film roles include the musical "The Greatest Showman" (2017), the romantic drama "Malcolm & Marie" (2021) and science fiction epic "Dune" (2021)...

...as well as its sequel "Dune: Part Two” (2024).

Following her starring role in the sports feature “Challengers” (2024)…

… Zendaya will start shooting "Euphoria" Season Three…

…for streaming in 2025 on Max.

Zendaya Rejected One-Dimensional Roles. (Photo Credit – Instagram)

Zendaya, the Emmy-winning star of Euphoria, has cemented herself as one of Hollywood’s brightest talents. But even she faced rejection for turning down roles that failed to meet her standards. In a candid 2021 GQ cover story, Zendaya shared that many scripts she received didn’t offer the depth she craved—and she wasn’t afraid to say no.

“It’s not necessarily that any of [the scripts] were bad,” she explained. “I just felt like a lot of the roles…were just like, I could have played them all as the same person.” Translation? One-dimensional female characters weren’t cutting it for her.

Zendaya rejected scripts where women served as mere props for male leads. “They’d usually serve the purpose of helping the male character get to where they need to go,” she said. No arc, no layers, no growth. That’s not Zendaya’s vibe.

Watching Disney Channel was an essential part of childhood for many. One particular element has played a key role in allowing the Disney Channel shows to stay in viewers' minds for long after they've stopped watching daily: their theme songs. Over the years, the ever-popular network produced numerous kids' TV shows that audiences loved to watch with their friends and family. Even many years later, these shows remain ingrained in the minds of countless individuals.

They may only last for a minute or two, but these catchy tunes are essential for setting the tone for some nice, lighthearted entertainment. After all, the creators of the shows knew that viewers would wind up listening to them over and over, so they knew they had to be perfect. From K.C. Undercover To Hannah Montana, these Disney Channel theme songs will never go out of style.

"Keep It Undercover" K.C. Undercover (2015-2018)

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Zendaya poses for the 2024 Lancôme “Teint Idole Ultra Wear’ foundation campaign:

Zendaya made her television debut as 'Rocky Blue' on the Disney Channel sitcom "Shake It Up" (2010–2013), also starring in the Disney sitcom "K.C. Undercover" (2015–2018).

Her feature film debut was the Sony/Marvel superhero feature "Spider-Man: Homecoming" (2017), also co-starring in the sequels.

Zendaya's role as 'Rue Bennett', a suburban, opiate-addicted California high school teenager, in the HBO teen drama series "Euphoria" (2019–present)...

...made her the youngest recipient of two 'Primetime Emmy Awards' for 'Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series'. Zendaya's film roles include the musical "The Greatest Showman" (2017), the romantic drama "Malcolm & Marie" (2021) and science fiction epic "Dune" (2021)...

...as well as its sequel "Dune: Part Two” (2024).

Following her starring role in the sports feature “Challengers” (2024), Zendaya will start shooting "Euphoria" Season Three…

…for streaming in 2025 on Max.

Click the images to enlarge...

Born September 1, 1996, Zendaya rose to fame as a child star on the Disney Channel, with fan-favorite characters in “Shake It Up” and “K.C. Undercover.” The singer and actress soon started dabbling in feature films, where she earned the plum role of Mj, Tom Holland‘s love interest, in Marvel’s “Spider-Man” movies. Zendaya’s biggest claim to fame was in 2020, when she became the youngest-ever Emmy winner in the Best Drama Actress category for playing a teen drug addict on “Euphoria.” Her career continues to blossom thanks to recent releases like “Challengers” (directed by Luca Guadagnino) and “Dune” (directed by Denis Villeneuve).

Explore our photo gallery above (or click here for direct access) to see the 11 best Zendaya movies and TV shows, ranked. Does your #1 choice match ours?

11. ‘Shake It Up’ (2010-13)

This Disney Channel series marked the first major on-screen appearance for the then-13-year-old actress. Zendaya takes on the role Rocky Blue,...

Born September 1, 1996, Zendaya rose to fame as a child star on the Disney Channel, with fan-favorite characters in “Shake It Up” and “K.C. Undercover.” The singer and actress soon started dabbling in feature films, where she earned the plum role of Mj, Tom Holland’s love interest, in Marvel’s “Spider-Man” movies. Zendaya’s biggest claim to fame was in 2020, when she became the youngest-ever Emmy winner in the Best Drama Actress category for playing a teen drug addict on “Euphoria.” Her career continues to blossom thanks to recent releases like “Challengers” (directed by Luca Guadagnino) and “Dune” (directed by Denis Villeneuve).

Explore our photo gallery below to see the 11 best Zendaya movies and TV shows, ranked. Does your #1 choice match ours?...

Who is Chandler Kinney from Dancing with the Stars? Meet the Season 33 Standout - Main Image

Actress Chandler Kinney has become one of the fan-favorite contestants in the current season of Dancing with the Stars thanks to her impressive performances with pro Brandon Armstrong.

While she has been a working actress for several years, you might not still be familiar with her work and curious to learn more about her outside the reality series.

Who is Chandler Kinney?

Chandler Kinney is mostly known for playing Willa in Disney Channel's Zombies film series, a franchise that has become popular for the network. She reprised the role in the animated series.

She also had her breakthrough when she co-starred as Tabitha "Tabby" Haworthe in Max's Pretty Little Liars reboot. She was considered one of the standouts of the series.

Early in her career, she made guest appearances in hit TV shows such as American Horror Story,...

Chandler Kinney makes “Dancing With the Stars” look like a cake walk, but the star admitted the show has not always been smooth sailing.

The 24-year-old actress topped the leaderboard the first three nights of the ballroom dancing competition with her partner Brandon Armstrong. The couple even received the highest compliment of Soul Train night, with guest judge Rosie Perez saying they “personified soul.”

Despite high scores and her effortless dancing ability, the “Zombies” franchise star told TheWrap this new project is unlike anything she’s done before. The biggest challenge for her, though, has not been the dancing component … it’s been social media.

“I historically have been more offline than a lot of, I would say, other members of Gen Z,” Kinney said, explaining that it has a lot to do with growing up in the entertainment industry. “It is just such a specific environment to be in...

Spider-Man movies are known for bringing romance to life on screen, and Mj and Peter Parker's destined love has translated to real life multiple times. Andrew Garfield dated his co-star Emma Stone, and Tobey Maguire dated Kirsten Dunst. While the two previous Spider-Man and Mj pairs broke up shortly after the movies, Tom Holland and Zendaya's relationship is still going strong. Over the years, their relationship has slowly transformed from friendship to official dating.

Currently, Marvel's favorite couple share a very loving and supportive relationship. Spotted flirting while on tour and attending film festivals together, Zendaya and Tom Holland have had many fan-favorite moments throughout the years. 2024 is a big year for the two of them. They are three years into their relationship, and things are becoming serious. The couple have embraced their first puppies while keeping busy on their own projects.

Tom Holland and Zendaya Started as Friends...

The cast of Dancing with the Stars for season 33 has been set by ABC, and they just released the portraits of the celebs competing.

Most notably, fans had been wondering about contestant Anna Delvey, who was released from prison but remains on house arrest. Thus, she does wear an ankle monitor on her leg. The ankle monitor Is featured in her official DWTS portrait!

Head inside to see the official cast portraits for DWTS this season…

Scroll down to see the cast portraits and their professional bios.

Super Bowl Champion Danny Amendola

Bio, from ABC: Danny Amendola is a former NFL wide receiver who played 13 seasons and is a two-time Super Bowl Champion as a member of the New England Patriots. Amendola was recently inducted into the Texas Tech Red Raiders Hall of Fame in 2024. His professional football career in the NFL began when he signed as an undrafted free...

Pretty much every adult in America has a story about one or two Disney shows they really loved when they were kids. But Disney keeps putting new shows out for future generations to look back on, and it has released some truly fantastic shows since 2015. In fact, some might even say that the modern ones are better.

Disney excels at making shows the whole family can enjoy together, and the mere words "Disney show" conjure up a particular concept in the minds of viewers. Disney shows are funny, smart, and filled with relatable characters. They always have a particular sense of magic about them.

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Just before her Hollywood career took off and she became one of the most in-demand A-listers on the planet, Zendaya played K.C. in the spy family sitcom K.C. Undercover.

Zendaya, now a major star in blockbuster film franchises and acclaimed television, once came close to joining the popular Disney Channel franchise ‘Descendants’ years ago after auditioning multiple times, according to a former executive at the company. The ‘Descendants’ films, which debuted in 2015 and focus on the teenage children of classic Disney villains, have since spawned multiple sequels and spin-offs airing on Disney Channel and Disney+. The franchise’s latest installment, ‘Descendants: The Rise of Red’, was released last month exclusively on Disney+.

Speaking on the podcast ‘Magical Rewind’, hosted by former Disney Channel stars Will Friedle and Sabrina Bryan, Cornelia Frame, Disney Channel’s former Vice President of Casting and Talent Relations, revealed details of Zendaya’s numerous auditions for roles in ‘Descendants’. “Zendaya did audition many times for ‘Descendants’, and that was a big deal. She auditioned over and over and really wanted it,” said Frame. At the time,...

Before starring in blockbusters, Zendaya could have almost been part of Disney Channel’s Descendants franchise at one point.

In a recent interview on the Magical Rewind podcast, Cornelia Frame, the former vp casting and talent relations at the network, revealed the Emmy winner actually auditioned multiple times for the musical fantasy television film.

“Zendaya did audition many times for Descendants, and that was a big deal,” she recalled to hosts Will Friedle (Boy Meets World) and Sabrina Bryan (The Cheetah Girls). “It was a really big deal. She auditioned over and over and really wanted it. It just ended up not going her way.”

The Descendants franchise centers on the teenage children of classic Disney villains, including Maleficent, the Evil Queen, Jafar and Cruella de Vil. The first film premiered in 2015, with two sequels debuting in 2017 and 2019. And the spinoff Descendants: The Rise of Red dropped on Disney+ earlier this month.

Disney's Descendants franchise could have starred Zendaya. Cornelia Frame, former Vice President of Casting and Talent Relations at Disney Channel, recently shared that the Spider-Man: Homecoming star auditioned multiple times for a role in the fan-favorite Disney movie.

"Zendaya did audition many times for Descendants, and that was a big deal," Frame revealed during an interview on the Magical Rewind podcast (via Deadline). "It was a really big deal. She auditioned over and over and really wanted it. It just ended up not going her way." While Frame didn't disclose which role Zendaya auditioned for, she likely tried out for either Mal, daughter of Maleficent, or Evie, daughter of the Evil Queen, which ultimately went to Dove Cameron and Sofia Carson, respectively. "[Zendaya] put so much effort and so much work into it, too. Its just one of those things," the former Disney exec added.

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Before becoming a worldwide sensation, Zendaya began her acting career with the Disney sitcoms, Shake It Up and K.C. Undercover. Later, she made her feature film debut with Spider-Man: Homecoming and went on to star in some highly successful theatrical projects. Yet, early in her career, the actress had a major setback after failing to land a role in the Disney channel franchise, Descendants.

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According to the latest interview with a former Disney channel executive, Zendaya desperately wanted to be a part of the Disney channel’s Descendants franchise. Sadly, even after auditioning repeatedly, the Euphoria fame could not land the role. However, it is notable that her failure may have been a blessing for her career as it could have affected her casting in MCU’s Spider-Man.

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Zendaya is one of the biggest stars on the planet, but it seems that even she couldnt always get the roles she wanted. Before appearing in The Greatest Showman and Tom Hollands Spider-Man trilogy, the actress wanted to be in another big Disney franchise but failed to grab a role despite multiple auditions. That franchise? Descendants.

Descendants debuted in 2015, a movie that focuses on the children of several prominent Disney villains. The hit movie spawned several more movies and spin-offs, the latest of which debuted earlier this month on Disney+. At the time of Descendants launch, Zendaya was leading her own Disney Channel show, K.C. Undercover, which ran for three seasons.

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Before Zendaya had leading roles in such blockbusters as “Dune: Part Two” and Marvel’s “Spider-Man” trilogy, she was known as a teen star on the Disney Channel series “Shake It Up” and “K.C. Undercover.” And, according to a former Disney Channel casting executive, the actor could’ve been associated with another major project from the network: the “Descendants” franchise.

Cornelia Frame, former vice president of casting and talent relations at Disney Channel, revealed in a recent interview on the “Magical Rewind” podcast that Zendaya auditioned for an undisclosed role in “Descendants.”

“Zendaya did audition many times for ‘Descendants,’ and that was a big deal,” Frame said. “I mean, a really big deal that she auditioned over and over. She really wanted it, and it just ended up not going her way.”

Frame noted that Zendaya “put so much effort and so much work” into these auditions, but ultimately “it...

Zendaya could have been part of Disney Channel’s Descendants franchise.

Former Vice President of Casting and Talent Relations at the children’s network Cornelia Frame revealed that the Euphoria star wanted to be part of the franchise and auditioned multiple times.

“Zendaya did audition many times for Descendants, and that was a big deal,” Frame said during an interview on the Magical Rewind podcast. “It was a really big deal. She auditioned over and over and really wanted it. It just ended up not going her way.”

Frame continued, “Now that I think about it, I’m like, ‘Would Spider-Man have happened right at that same time?’ Things happen for a reason, and you do often book this other thing that’s amazing when you don’t get something else.”

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Actress Zendaya (“Challengers”) poses for international May 2024 editions of “Vogue” magazine, wearing Dolce & Gabbana, Alta Moda and Bulgari, photographed by Annie Leibovitz:

Zendaya made her TV film debut as 'Rocky Blue' on the Disney Channel sitcom "Shake It Up" (2010–2013)…

…also starring in the Disney sitcom "K.C. Undercover" (2015–2018).

Her feature film debut was the Sony/Marvel superhero feature "Spider-Man: Homecoming" (2017), also co-starring in the sequels.

Zendaya's role as 'Rue Bennett', a suburban, opiate-addicted California high school teenager, in the HBO teen drama series "Euphoria" (2019–present)...

...made her the youngest recipient of two 'Primetime Emmy Awards' for 'Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series'.

Zendaya's film roles include the musical "The Greatest Showman" (2017)…

…the romantic drama "Malcolm & Marie" (2021) and science fiction epic "Dune" (2021)...

...as well as its sequel "Dune: Part Two” (2024).

Following her starring role in the sports feature “Challengers” (2024), Zendaya will start shooting "Euphoria" Season Three…

…for streaming in 2025 on Max.

Zendaya has become a global icon with her portrayal of Mj in MCU’s Spider-Man movies. However, the actress has long been active in the industry due to her acting prowess, but that’s not her only talent. Along with her musical and dancing talent, she has amassed a strong fan following who are interested to explore more of her skills.

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In fall 2009, a young girl nervously walked into an audition room to perform for Disney Channel casting agents, who were actively seeking the star for their new show ‘Dance Dance Chicago.’ The girl wasn’t fully confident in her dancing ability, but she connected with the character, Rocky Blue. After chemistry testing with another young actress, this girl was hired for her first major project, which would later be renamed ‘Shake It Up.’ A little over a decade later, she would win her first Emmy Award for ‘Euphoria.’ Now, Zendaya has become a household name after growing a reputation of excellence in the entertainment industry. At 27 years old, she’s been in multiple Disney Channel projects, animated films, a musical, three Marvel films, Denis Villeneuve’s ‘Dune’ franchise, and the newest Luca Guadagnino film ‘Challengers.’ She made Forbes’ 30 under 30 list at only 19 years old, and was labeled a “triple threat from the Mouse House.

In Challengers, everyone is obsessed with Zendaya. Or, at least, her character Tashi Duncan. “She’s gonna turn her whole family into millionaires,” says Josh O’Connor’s young tennis champ Patrick Zweig, to old friend and doubles partner Art Donaldson (Mike Faist). “She’ll have a fashion line, a foundation.” It’s easy to see why they’re in awe. Duncan is a world-class player, brand ambassador, and the object of both their affections. And with regards to ambition, ability, and enormous success at a young age, they could just as easily be talking about Zendaya herself – a star who, over the past few years, has been executing her own Tashi-esque world domination. So far, she’s moved from kids’ TV star to being a part of some of the biggest movies on the planet. With Challengers, though, she’s taking things to a whole other level.

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The Oakland born star’s adult film career, after a childhood in the Disney Channel machine leading sitcoms like “Shake It Up” and “Kc Undercover,” really only started in 2017, with a brief supporting turn in Marvel’s “Spider-Man: Homecoming.” Opposite her eventual real-life boyfriend Tom Holland, she only had a scant 10 minutes or so of screentime as the sarcastic teen Mj — hardly a star is born moment, despite what the advertising for the film would have you expect.

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Zendaya is well-known these days, especially with younger audiences, thanks to her roles in ‘Euphoria,’ ‘Dune,’ and the ‘Spider-Man’ movies. What’s great about her is how genuine she seems, often praised for her effortless charm.

Before becoming a huge star, Zendaya’s career was already taking off, even though Amy Pascal and Kevin Feige hadn’t heard of her at the time.

In a recent article in Vogue about Zendaya, Amy Pascal shared that neither she nor Feige recognized the young actress at first. However, she quickly impressed them, and they were convinced she had to be in the movie.

To be honest with you, neither Kevin Feige nor I knew who she was. 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. And then we found...

Zendaya is currently a household name, mostly among the younger audiences due to her roles in ‘Euphoria,’ ‘Dune,’ and MCU’s ‘Spider-Man’ film series. The best part about the young actress is how down-to-earth she appears, as she is always commended as having almost effortless and natural charm.

Zendaya wasn’t always a mega-popular star, but her career did take off even before she starred alongside Holland’s Spider-Man. Unfortunately, both Amy Pascal and Kevin Feige were totally unaware of her.

In a recent Vogue feature covering Zendaya, Amy Pascal revealed that neither she nor Feige knew who the young actress was, but she totally won them over and they just knew she had to be in the movie:

To be honest with you, neither Kevin Feige nor I knew who she was. She was wearing no makeup and she was just dressed like a regular girl, and we were like,...

Spider-Man franchise producer Amy Pascal has admitted to not knowing who Zendaya was when she auditioned to play Michelle "Mj" Jones-Watson in 2017's Homecoming. In a recent interview, she shared how she was unaware that Zendaya was a former Disney Channel star.

As part of Vogue's profile on Zendaya to promote her upcoming movie, Challengers, Pascal recalled how she and Marvel Studios president Kevin Feige initially had no idea "who she was" when Zendaya came in to audition for the role of acerbic introvert Michelle. "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,'" she recalled. "And then we found out she was a totally famous person, and felt really stupid."

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Actress Zendaya (“Challengers”) poses for the May 2024 issue of “Vogue” magazine, wearing Dolce & Gabbana, Alta Moda and Bulgari, photographed by Annie Leibovitz:

Zendaya made her TV film debut as 'Rocky Blue' on the Disney Channel sitcom "Shake It Up" (2010–2013), also starring in the Disney sitcom "K.C. Undercover" (2015–2018).

Her feature film debut was the Sony/Marvel superhero feature "Spider-Man: Homecoming" (2017), also co-starring in the sequels.

Zendaya's role as 'Rue Bennett', a suburban, opiate-addicted California high school teenager, in the HBO teen drama series "Euphoria" (2019–present)...

...made her the youngest recipient of two 'Primetime Emmy Awards' for 'Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series'. Zendaya's film roles include the musical "The Greatest Showman" (2017), the romantic drama "Malcolm & Marie" (2021) and science fiction epic "Dune" (2021)...

...as well as its sequel "Dune: Part Two” (2024).

Following her starring role in the sports feature “Challengers” (2024), Zendaya will start shooting "Euphoria" Season Three…

…for streaming in 2025 on Max.