At the 2020 Emmys, what record did Zendaya set?

Youngest Lead Actress in a Drama winner

Zendaya Quiz: Disney Channel, Euphoria, Dune and Spider-Man

This Zendaya quiz follows the actress from Oakland, California, from Disney Channel's Shake It Up and K.C. Undercover to her Emmy-winning role as Rue in HBO's Euphoria, MJ in the Spider-Man films, Chani in Dune, the circus film The Greatest Showman and the tennis drama Challengers, directed by Luca Guadagnino. Fifteen questions.

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Disney
On which Disney Channel show did Zendaya get her big break in 2010?
Disney
In which Disney Channel series did Zendaya play a teenage spy, while also working as a producer?
Euphoria
What is the name of Zendaya's character in HBO's Euphoria?
Awards
How many times has Zendaya won the Emmy for Lead Actress in a Drama Series for Euphoria?
Spider-Man
Which character does Zendaya play in the Spider-Man films starring Tom Holland?
Dune
Which character does Zendaya play in Denis Villeneuve's Dune films?
Film
Challengers, starring Zendaya, is set in the world of which sport?
Film
Which director made Challengers?
Film
In The Greatest Showman, what kind of circus performer is Zendaya's character, Anne Wheeler?
TV
On which TV competition was Zendaya the runner-up in 2013?
Hometown
In which California city was Zendaya born and raised?
Name
What is Zendaya's full name?
Fashion
Who is the stylist famous for creating many of Zendaya's red carpet looks?
Music
Which singer did Zendaya duet with on Rewrite the Stars?
Records
At the 2020 Emmys, what record did Zendaya set?

Explanations: answer key for all 15 questions

Q1: On which Disney Channel show did Zendaya get her big break in 2010?
Answer: Shake It Up
Shake It Up followed two friends who dance on a local TV show. Zendaya played Rocky Blue alongside Bella Thorne.
Q2: In which Disney Channel series did Zendaya play a teenage spy, while also working as a producer?
Answer: K.C. Undercover
K.C. Undercover ran from 2015 to 2018. Zendaya pushed for changes to the show, including making her character's family Black.
Q3: What is the name of Zendaya's character in HBO's Euphoria?
Answer: Rue Bennett
Rue is a teenager struggling with addiction, and she also narrates the show. The role brought Zendaya wide praise from critics.
Q4: How many times has Zendaya won the Emmy for Lead Actress in a Drama Series for Euphoria?
Answer: Twice
She won in 2020 and again in 2022. Her first win made her the youngest person ever to win that award, at 24.
Q5: Which character does Zendaya play in the Spider-Man films starring Tom Holland?
Answer: MJ
Her character, Michelle Jones, takes the nickname MJ. She first appeared in Spider-Man: Homecoming in 2017.
Q6: Which character does Zendaya play in Denis Villeneuve's Dune films?
Answer: Chani
Chani is a Fremen warrior on the desert planet Arrakis. Her role grew much larger in Dune: Part Two in 2024.
Q7: Challengers, starring Zendaya, is set in the world of which sport?
Answer: Tennis
Zendaya plays Tashi Duncan, a former tennis star turned coach. She trained with professional coaches to make the tennis scenes look real.
Q8: Which director made Challengers?
Answer: Luca Guadagnino
Luca Guadagnino is an Italian director also known for Call Me by Your Name. Challengers was praised for its fast pace and electronic score.
Q9: In The Greatest Showman, what kind of circus performer is Zendaya's character, Anne Wheeler?
Answer: A trapeze artist
Zendaya learned to perform many of her own trapeze moves. Her duet Rewrite the Stars with Zac Efron became a fan favorite.
Q10: On which TV competition was Zendaya the runner-up in 2013?
Answer: Dancing with the Stars
She was 16 at the time, the youngest contestant on the show until then. She and her partner, Val Chmerkovskiy, finished in second place.
Q11: In which California city was Zendaya born and raised?
Answer: Oakland
She grew up in Oakland, where her mother worked at the California Shakespeare Theater. That theater is where Zendaya first fell in love with acting.
Q12: What is Zendaya's full name?
Answer: Zendaya Maree Stoermer Coleman
She uses only her first name professionally. The name is said to be inspired by Tendai, a Shona word from Zimbabwe meaning to give thanks.
Q13: Who is the stylist famous for creating many of Zendaya's red carpet looks?
Answer: Law Roach
Law Roach has worked with Zendaya since she was a teenager. Together they created looks that made her one of the biggest fashion icons of her generation.
Q14: Which singer did Zendaya duet with on Rewrite the Stars?
Answer: Zac Efron
The song comes from The Greatest Showman soundtrack, one of the best-selling soundtracks of the 2010s. Zendaya and Zac Efron sang it while performing trapeze stunts.
Q15: At the 2020 Emmys, what record did Zendaya set?
Answer: Youngest Lead Actress in a Drama winner
She won at 24 for her role in Euphoria. The ceremony was held virtually that year, and she accepted the award from her home.

Zendaya Quiz – From Disney Star to Hollywood Leader

Zendaya is one of the most admired actresses of her generation. Born in Oakland, California, in 1996, she grew up around the theater, where her mother worked at the California Shakespeare Theater. As a child she studied acting and dance, and by the age of 14 she had landed a starring role on Disney Channel.

Shake It Up made her a teen favorite, and K.C. Undercover showed her ambition. On that show she was also a producer and helped shape her character, a teenage spy. She also released music and competed on Dancing with the Stars, finishing as the runner-up in 2013.

Her move to grown-up roles came quickly. She played MJ in the Spider-Man films with Tom Holland and Anne Wheeler, the trapeze artist, in The Greatest Showman. The real turning point was HBO's Euphoria, where her role as Rue earned her two Emmy Awards, the first making her the youngest winner of the Lead Actress in a Drama category.

Zendaya then joined major film franchises and acclaimed dramas. She plays Chani in Denis Villeneuve's Dune films and starred as tennis coach Tashi Duncan in Challengers by Luca Guadagnino.

She is also a fashion icon, working closely with stylist Law Roach, and she uses her platform to speak about representation and equality.

Zendaya is known for choosing roles carefully and for working behind the camera as well as in front of it. She is an executive producer of Euphoria, and she has often said she wants to tell stories that young people can see themselves in, especially young women of color.

This quiz covers her Disney years, Euphoria, films, awards and style, with an explanation after each answer.

What This Quiz Teaches

This quiz is perfect for Euphoria fans, Marvel fans and movie lovers.

Shake It Up and K.C. Undercover
Rue in Euphoria and her Emmy wins
MJ in Spider-Man
Chani in Dune
The Greatest Showman and Challengers
Her style and stylist Law Roach

Quick Facts About Zendaya

Born September 1, 1996, in Oakland, California.
Her father, Kazembe Ajamu, was a teacher.
She released her debut album, Zendaya, in 2013.
She often shares one-name fame with stars like Cher and Madonna.
She has appeared on many best-dressed lists.
She is an executive producer of Euphoria.