Zendaya is 29 years old in 2026. Born September 1, 1996, in Oakland, California, she will turn 30 on September 1, 2026 — a milestone birthday arriving at the height of her career as one of Hollywood's most bankable young leads.
From Disney Channel to Two Emmy Awards
Zendaya began as a child model and backup dancer before starring as Rocky Blue on Disney Channel's Shake It Up (2010-2013) at just 13 years old. Her transition to serious dramatic work came with HBO's Euphoria, in which her role as Rue Bennett won her two Primetime Emmy Awards for Outstanding Lead Actress — she was the youngest person ever to win the award when she first claimed it in 2020, at age 24.
Alongside Euphoria, Zendaya has become one of the biggest box-office draws of her generation through the Spider-Man trilogy opposite Tom Holland, and Denis Villeneuve's Dune films, and earned further acclaim for 2024's tennis drama Challengers. She's also become one of the fashion industry's most decorated style icons, receiving the CFDA's Fashion Icon Award in 2021 at age 24.
Zendaya's Zodiac Sign
Born September 1, Zendaya is a Virgo — a sign associated with meticulous craft, discipline and a quiet perfectionism, frequently cited by directors and co-stars describing her preparation process. See our full zodiac breakdown for more.