Charting the Limitless Allure of Zendaya, From Disney Youth to A-List Movie Star
Head to a movie theater this year, and you’re likely to stumble upon Zendaya. The actor is primed to have her biggest year ever, beginning with the one-two punch of her hit rom-com The Drama and Euphoria’s long-awaited third season. In July, she’ll be seen in Christopher Nolan’s The Odyssey and the next installment in the Spider-Man franchise, Brand New Day. And then in December, she’ll head back to Arrakis for Dune: Part Three. Whether she’s playing Rue, Athena, MJ, or Chani, or simply stepping onto a red carpet in another breathtaking ensemble, Zendaya has become a rare example of a true A-list movie star for her generation. On this week’s episode of Little Gold Men, the team takes a closer look at her rise to stardom, from starting out on Disney Channel to transitioning to more mature roles with Euphoria and Challengers. She’s had box office success with franchises, and now, with the success of The Drama (the A24 film has earned $96 million worldwide so far), she’s proven that she herself is just …
