The Unknown Things About Zendaya's Private Life

The rumor mill usually loves to go wild whenever it seems like there’s a new celebrity couple enjoying each other’s company. That’s especially been the case with Zendaya and Tom Holland. Is the American actress who’s overcome all the trials Disney threw her way and kept her reputation intact through various controversies really dating the British Spider-Man actor, though?

Zendaya and Tom Holland’s first meeting was apparently a little awkward

Zendaya and Tom Holland have been in one another’s life for years now, thanks to their work on the superhero film series ‘Spider-Man.’ They pretty much bonded from the first day they met, although that initial meeting wasn’t without its awkwardness. It happened during Zendaya’s screen test for ‘Spider-Man: Homecoming,’ with the pair apparently doing an “awkward hug shake thing.”

The actress supposedly doesn’t remember this, but Holland does, and he says it was “very embarrassing” for him. Fortunately, things improved significantly after that, with the duo proving to have great chemistry whether the cameras were rolling or not. They worked so well together that Holland believes the producers decided she was right for the job before the screen test was even over.

Holland looked to Zendaya for advice on dealing with fame

Despite any initial awkwardness, Zendaya and Tom struck up a quick friendship. One of the reasons they get along so well is because Holland has so much respect for the actress. Although the duo are the same age, with Tom just a few months older, Zendaya’s been famous longer than he has.

By the time they started working together, she’d had plenty of opportunity to adjust to being in the limelight. Holland, meanwhile, was still relatively new to it all, so he looked to the actress for help dealing with the pressure. Her assistance proved incredibly useful, and just in time too. After all, when you take on the role of Spider-Man, you become the center of attention very quickly.

Talk of them dating emerged after they finished filming Spider-Man: Homecoming

It wasn’t until after the pair had filmed ‘Spider-Man: Homecoming’ that talk of them being an item started spreading. During the press tour for the movie, they seemed to display great chemistry, prompting questions in the media over whether they were more than just friends. As many celebrities do in this position, they denied it, regardless of whether there was anything deeper going on or not.

Unfortunately, a lot of what they said went over people’s heads. The fact that Zendaya plays Holland’s love interest in the movie didn’t help matters, nor did the anonymous sources making claims about their lives. One person told People magazine that they’d supposedly gotten together while filming ‘Spider-Man: Homecoming’ but were eager to keep it a private matter.

The pair poked fun at the rumors of them dating on social media

Unfortunately, rumors like this come with the territory of being famous. Most celebrities choose to ignore what people say, hoping that eventually, everyone will lose interest. However, Zendaya and Tom had a different tactic. Rather than act like the media wasn’t insisting they’re a couple, they instead poked fun at all the stories about them.

Zendaya took to social media to say that her favorite claim made about them was that they’d been going on vacation together. She pointed out that she hadn’t been on vacation in several years, presumably because she’s been so busy with work. Holland made a similar remark and asked if going on the press tour counted. If not, then he and Zendaya definitely hadn’t enjoyed some time away together.

Kiya Cole seemingly confirmed the rumors on social media but claimed she was hacked

While Zendaya and Tom might have been denying the rumors, someone else was seemingly confirming them. It wasn’t just an anonymous source either. Kiya Cole, Skai Jackson’s mother, was the one who let it slip. With Zendaya and Skai being friends, it’s perhaps understandable why Cole might have known the truth of the actress’ relationship status.

However, people still weren’t expecting her to be the one to confirm everything to the world. It happened on social media when Just Jared made a post mentioning the rumored relationship. In the comments, Kiya wrote: “Yes. It’s true. They been on the low for a while,” causing great excitement amongst fans. However, Cole later claimed that those words weren’t hers and she’d been hacked by someone.

Relationship rumors quietened down after Zendaya and Tom both appeared to move on

Maybe Kiya was hacked, or perhaps she simply realized she’d made a mistake by confirming the relationship? Either way, what she said didn’t seem to matter come 2019, given that there was talk of both parties going their separate ways. Dating rumors between Zendaya and Jacob Elordi emerged in the latter half of the year, with the pair seen kissing in early 2020.

As for Holland, he seemed to start up a relationship with Nadia Parks, with her moving in with him during the global health crisis. Moving in together so quickly might have seemed a little rushed, but a source told the Daily Mail that it had made their relationship stronger. Despite that, the two seemed to end at some point in 2021.

They were pictured kissing in Holland’s car, seemingly confirming the relationship

Elordi and Parks might have ensured that the Zendaya/Tom relationship rumors went away. However, after both of them were out of the picture, the speculation came back with a vengeance. At least this time, though, the media had something pretty solid to go on. In July 2021, the pair were pictured kissing in Holland’s car, providing the clearest confirmation so far that they’re an item.

Although the duo elected not to discuss the photos after they spread across the internet, it was clear to fans that there was a spark here. After all, the kiss was far more than a friendly peck on the cheek. The only thing more concrete that the pair could have given the world was actually confirming that they’re in a relationship.

Zendaya and Tom continued to give fans reason to believe they’re dating

For plenty of fans, the photos were enough to prove that Zendaya and Tom are more than just friends. However, that doesn’t mean people stopped looking for evidence of their relationship in the months after. Fortunately for them, the pair gave them plenty to work with. For instance, a month after the kiss, they were seen together at a wedding.

The two looked incredibly cozy in the pictures that hit social media, assuring people that they were there as each other’s date. A few weeks later, Holland fanned the flames again by making an online post to celebrate Zendaya’s birthday. He wrote: “My MJ, have the happiest of birthdays. Gimme a call when your up xxx.” Soon enough, “My MJ” became a trending topic on social media.

Although they won’t confirm anything, they have subtly alluded to the relationship at times

While the pair’s behavior might have indicated a blossoming relationship between the two, they still refused to publicly confirm anything. For them, their personal lives aren’t something they feel compelled to share with the world. They want to keep everything as private as they can, although they understand that’s impossible when you’re a celebrity.

However, while Zendaya and Tom might not want to say anything official, that doesn’t mean they haven’t given indications of what’s going on between them. When Holland gave an interview to GQ in November 2021, he talked about how “privacy isn’t really in our control anymore.” He also mentioned “a moment that you think is between two people who love each other,” suggesting to many that he was talking about the kiss in the car.

Holland accidentally expelled some gas on Zendaya while filming a stunt scene

Zendaya and Tom might not like to talk about whether they’re in love or not, but there are plenty of other things they’re happy to discuss. For instance, they’re not afraid to open up about some of their most embarrassing moments. While on the press tour for ‘Spider-Man: No Way Home,’ Holland admitted to having quite an unfortunate incident with Zendaya during filming.

It seems that while the pair were doing a stunt scene, the actor unintentionally let out some gas on his co-star. He blamed it on his suit being tight and the harness he was wearing “squeez[ing] it out.” Apparently, Tom fessed up to it immediately, although he didn’t really need to. According to Zendaya, “It was very obvious” because she felt “the rattle.”

Their behavior during the Spider-Man: No Way Home premier suggested something more

Given that they keep making films together, Zendaya and Tom have hit the red carpet many times as a pair. However, they’ve rarely looked as loved up as they apparently did when it came to the premiere of ‘Spider-Man: No Way Home.’ The fact that Holland said during an interview: “There she is – looking beautiful, might I add” about Zendaya only made people more certain of the pair’s relationship.

The two couldn’t help but gush over one another that night, with the actress admitting that they share a lot with one another. She expressed empathy for him because he had to deal with fame practically overnight and confessed she tries to help him whenever she can. Tom, meanwhile, referred to Zendaya and co-star Jacob Batalon as “a family.”

Zendaya and Tom were photographed together several times at the start of 2022

With their latest film finally hitting theaters at the end of 2021, Zendaya and Tom were probably hoping for a chance to rest come the beginning of 2022. They’re both incredibly busy people, but everyone needs to take a break at some point. Of course, with the duo supposedly being an item, it’s perhaps no surprise that they seemingly enjoyed that break together.

They were pictured together several times in the first few months of the year. The first of these was in London, where they were apparently spending time with his family. A few weeks later, the paparazzi caught them leaving a hotel in Lower Manhattan. They were on their way to a screening of Holland’s action movie ‘Uncharted’ and were photographed holding hands.

There were rumors they bought a house together, although these were apparently false

It’s unclear exactly how long Zendaya and Tom have been dating for, assuming they are definitely a couple. However, they’ve been friends for more than half a decade. So, the fact that they allegedly bought a house together in February 2022 doesn’t seem that surprising to some. If Holland can apparently live in isolation with Nadia Parks so soon into their relationship, why shouldn’t he and Zendaya buy a home now?

The only issue is that the pair supposedly never did purchase a property together. Although the Mirror reported that they’d bought a six-bedroom house in the UK, Holland denied this on the talk show ‘Live with Kelly and Ryan.’ Apparently, loads of people had been messaging him about his new place, causing much confusion for the actor.

Zendaya’s previous relationships haven’t always been that successful

With Zendaya and Tom refusing to confirm anything, their relationship up to this point has pretty much just been rumors. Of course, the actress is pretty used to that by now. After all, she’s never really confirmed anything about who she’s dated in her life. All that’s really known about her first proper relationship is that things didn’t end well for them.

She told Vogue that she was with someone for four years, but they split up in 2016. She said it was her “first love,” but it didn’t have a “good ending,” with Zendaya also admitting to being cheated on in the past. Although she didn’t name names, fans wondered if the person responsible was one of her Disney co-stars.

Disney wanted her to have a certain persona while she worked for them

It would make sense if her first proper boyfriend was someone she met through Disney. After all, they would’ve gotten together during her first few years with the company. If that was how she met them, though, then Zendaya would probably have even more reason not to think about them. After all, while Disney gave the actress a career and brought plenty of good into her life, it also had a dark side.

Her experience of working on the Disney Channel certainly wasn’t the best, especially because she felt like they wanted her to be someone she wasn’t. She saw people around her putting on a “Disney-girl persona,” including co-star Bella Thorne. However, she soon realized that people liked her more when she was simply herself.

Zendaya and Bella Thorne were often pitted against one another by Disney

Speaking of Bella Thorne, the two apparently got off to a rocky start when they worked together, thanks to Disney intentionally getting between them. They appeared together as best friends on the sitcom ‘Shake It Up,’ but it reportedly wasn’t until the show’s second season that they really got along. It wasn’t that they didn’t like each other off the bat but rather that Disney kept pitting them against each other.

Thorne admitted as much in an interview with J-14. She said that filming the first season was pretty awkward because people behind the scenes made them feel like they should be trying to be better than one another. When they realized what was going on, they started to bond and soon became firm friends.

Being cast on Shake It Up meant Zendaya had to move away from her mom

Being on ‘Shake It Up’ was a massive deal for Zendaya. It was her first proper TV role and allowed her to showcase her dancing skill along with her acting talents. If she hadn’t been cast in that series, she might not have become the star she is today. However, while it might have been a life-changing role, it didn’t come without sacrifices.

The biggest of these was leaving her mother behind in the Bay Area when she moved to Hollywood to film the show. While her father quit his job to help with her acting career, her mother took on multiple jobs to keep the family financially stable. Unfortunately, her work commitments meant she couldn’t move with Zendaya when she got the Disney gig.

She demanded that Disney give her more creative control to be on K.C. Undercover

Most people wouldn’t dream of standing up to Disney, especially when they’re still just a teenager. However, Zendaya is one of the few stars who sometimes put her foot down when it came to the company. After the success of ‘Shake It Up,’ they wanted the actress to front another series – the comedy show ‘K.C. Undercover.’

However, the star was reluctant to return to the Disney Channel, especially as she was starting to break out elsewhere. She was only willing to do the show if she was given some creative control over it. Zendaya knew her worth and felt like she deserved more power with this new series. Ultimately, Disney agreed, with Zendaya landing producer and co-producer roles across the three seasons.

Zendaya exerted significant influence over many elements of the Disney show

In getting Disney to agree to this, Zendaya became one of the youngest producers in the company’s history. She made sure to use her position of power to her advantage too. The actress had a significant influence on how the series played out, from changing the name to ensuring ethnic representation. Originally, the show was to be called ‘Super Awesome Katy,’ which Zendaya thought was “whack.”

Once she had that changed, she was eager to make the series more diverse. That meant ensuring that the central family was one of color, but also portraying her character as someone outside of the Disney archetype. Zendeya felt that too many girls on the channel had to be “artistically inclined,” so she fought for K.C. to be different.

She’s reluctant to make a lot of music because of bad experiences in the past

Given her involvement with the Disney Channel, it was inevitable that Zendaya would release music. The fact that ‘Shake It Up’ revolved heavily around dancing and music meant she was practically required to sing a song here and there. Fortunately, Zendaya has the pipes for it, and over the years, she’s racked up quite a few tracks.

Most of the music she’s made has been for the films and TV shows she’s appeared in, although Zendaya did release her own single, ‘Replay,’ which sold over 1.2 million units. Unfortunately, the likelihood of seeing Zendaya explore a proper career in the music industry is pretty low. She’s apparently intentionally not made many songs because of bad experiences with contracts and having her passion taken away from her.

W Magazine attracted controversy for appearing to whitewash Zendaya on their cover

It’s clear to see how Zendaya’s career has gone from strength to strength since her ‘Shake It Up’ debut in 2010. Unfortunately, all this success has seemingly made her more liable to controversy. Of course, it’s not usually Zendaya that’s causing the controversy; she just keeps getting caught in the crossfire.

For instance, she certainly did nothing wrong when a magazine that she appeared on the cover of was accused of whitewashing her and Willow Smith. The two women, along with Kiernan Shipka, appeared on the April cover for W Magazine’s Dream Teens issue. Unfortunately, many fans felt that Zendaya and Willow’s skin tones bore more resemblance to Kiernan’s, who is white, than their own. It was not the publication’s finest hour.

The issues with the W Magazine cover are things she’s dealt with throughout her career

Unfortunately, this controversy with W Magazine wasn’t a one-off. Zendaya isn’t a stranger to either racial insensitivity or publications altering her image. Regarding the latter, she had an unfortunate incident with Modeliste where they manipulated her body shape. She posted a comparison on social media showing how the magazine had adjusted her hips and torso.

She criticized the move, stating that it’s things like this that make women so self-conscious. As for racial insensitivity, this is something she’s dealt with throughout her life. She reportedly once had a publicist who responded to Zendaya’s complaints about her hair and makeup by saying she should “just be happy with it.” Her reasoning for this? “They haven’t had a black girl on the cover since forever.”

Giuliana Rancic claimed that Zendaya smelled a certain way because of her appearance

Throughout her career, Zendaya has helped to improve representation in mainstream media. Unfortunately, while some people celebrate this, others go out of their way to criticize it. Perhaps the worst comment that the actress has ever received is the one that came courtesy of Giuliana Rancic. The remarks were made on the talk show ‘Fashion Police’ when the hosts were discussing looks from the 2015 Academy Awards.

When it came time to discuss Zendaya’s outfit, Rancic felt it appropriate to talk about what she thought the actress smelled like. “I feel like she smells like patchouli oil,” she commented before adding that she probably also smelled like a certain illegal substance. It was no time at all before Zendaya hit back against Giuliana’s unnecessary remarks.

Zendaya fought back against the comments but pointed out, “that’s how change happens”

Zendaya posted a long message on social media, where she pointed out that there’s “a fine line between what is funny and disrespectful.” She referred to Rancic’s comments as “ignorant slurs and pure disrespect,” adding that her words were a “stereotype” and “outrageously offensive.” She ended her passionate post by asking people to “contemplate a little” before deciding to judge someone.

In light of Zendaya’s response, Rancic quickly apologized, which the actress did accept. However, while she could certainly forgive, she’d never forget. Thankfully, the controversy hasn’t been all bad. Zendaya pointed out that moments like this are “how change happens.” It’s just unfortunate that the world is still in a place where things haven’t changed enough for everyone to feel equal.

Some fans criticized the choice of casting Zendaya as Spider-Man’s love interest

Rancic’s remarks came before Zendaya had her first big-screen appearance in ‘Spiderman: Homecoming.’ Unfortunately, that too also generated some unfortunate comments regarding her race. It seems that several people took issue with the skin color of the superhero’s love interest. Previously, the part had been played by Kirsten Dunst and Emma Stone, both of whom are white.

So, when Zendaya landed the role, some passionate fans accused the franchise of hiring her simply because of her race. They acted like the casting choice wasn’t authentic to the comic book series, even though Michelle is an entirely original character. While she might be an homage to Mary Jane Watson, she’s still her own person, so it doesn’t matter what she looks like.

The age gap between Zendaya and her co-star in Malcolm and Marie caused controversy

Anyone who appears in Disney Channel shows is expected to be very clean-cut. That’s usually easy enough when you’re a child or teenager, but once people grow up, they don’t usually want to be this way anymore. Unfortunately, it’s not easy to distance yourself from that Disney image. Miley Cyrus struggled with it significantly, and she’s not the only one.

Zendaya had a tough time of it, too, when she was cast in the romantic drama ‘Malcolm and Marie.’ People took great offense to the 12-year age gap between the actress and her co-star John David Washington. Zendaya said that there was such a backlash because people forgot that she is a grown woman now. She might still play teenagers on screen, but she is in her mid-20s.

Zendaya fought back against criticism Euphoria received about its mature themes

People might struggle with the idea of Zendaya being an adult, but it’s not like the actress hasn’t shown off her mature side recently. Although she’s cast as a teenager in the drama series ‘Euphoria,’ her character is worlds away from what she used to play in shows like ‘Shake It Up.’ The series is incredibly mature and sees Zendaya deal with some hard-hitting topics.

Unfortunately, that has only attracted more controversy to the actress. The show has been criticized by the likes of the Parents Television Council and D.A.R.E. America. The latter claimed that the show glorifies illegal substance use and “other destructive behaviors.” To that, Zendaya claimed they completely missed the message of the series and the lifeline that it offers teenagers.

She hardly appeared in Dune, despite being billed as a main star

Zendaya is such a big star now that just knowing she’s in a film makes her fans want to watch it. Unfortunately, there’s a downside to this. It seems a lot of viewers felt misled by the sci-fi film ‘Dune’ after the actress failed to make the impact they’d been expecting. It wasn’t that Zendaya was bad in the movie; she was just hardly in it.

Apparently, her scenes amount to roughly seven and a half minutes, which isn’t much considering the film’s more than two hours long. Fans were incredibly confused by this, given her billing as a main star and how present she was during the press tour. According to the director, Zendeya will be featured much more heavily in the follow-up movie.

Zendaya voiced one of the more controversial characters in the Space Jam sequel

Nostalgia is very in right now, and it’s having a significant impact on the kind of films being made. Stuff that was big before the turn of the century is either being remade or getting sequels, such as the sports comedy movie ‘Space Jam.’ The original 1996 movie was a hit at the box office and continues to be beloved by viewers.

Unfortunately, the follow-up failed to capture people’s hearts in quite the same way. The movie’s attempts to make the characters more suitable for a modern audience were some of the biggest issues. That meant removing those considered offensive and adjusting those deemed inappropriate. Zendaya voices Lola Bunny in the film, meaning she was caught in the crossfire when people didn’t like the character’s toned-down appearance.

People questioned if Zendaya’s wax figure was of her or Kylie Jenner

Getting a waxwork in Madame Tussauds is a pretty big deal for most people. If nothing else, it tells the world that you’re famous enough to be considered worthy of a wax figure. Of course, these creations don’t always look as realistic as people expect them to. Zendaya was quite fortunate in that her waxwork bore a very strong likeness.

Unfortunately, fans questioned whether that likeness was to her or someone else. Many people on social media suggested that it was more like Kylie Jenner than Zendaya, with one asking if the figure was a repurposed model of the makeup mogul. Some believed that the look Madame Tussauds chose to recreate was the issue and that they should have gone with something more typically Zendaya.

Someone filmed her tripping over, and she shared the embarrassing clip on social media

The pressure not to make a fool of yourself when you’re a celebrity is an overpowering one. Stars are afraid of doing something embarrassing in public because they know there will be a photographer nearby ready to capture it on film. Zendaya had to deal with that at the end of February 2022 when she stumbled outside of a restaurant.

The actress was in Rome and on her way to lunch when she tripped and fell over. Fortunately, she had several people around her who were there to catch her as she went down. However, the paparazzi caught the whole thing and posted it online, prompting Zendaya to share the clip on social media. Evidently, she saw the lighter side of the embarrassing moment.

She doesn’t embarrass easily, which is good given how often she falls over

Few celebrities would be so willing to poke fun at themselves the way that Zendaya did by sharing that video. However, the actress isn’t like your standard celebrity. For one, she’s apparently not someone who embarrasses easily. She told Hollywood Life in 2014 that few things faze her in life. She doesn’t usually take things that seriously, meaning she’s able to laugh them off pretty easily.

It’s a good thing that she’s so carefree, given she can be a bit of a clutz sometimes. That incident in Rome isn’t the first time she’s stumbled, with Zendaya once doing something similar on stage. She was in the middle of performing when she fell down. Thankfully, she recovered quickly and played it off like it was nothing. Ever the professional.

Someone falsely accused Zendaya of passing gas around Hugh Jackman

Zendaya might not embarrass easily, but that doesn’t mean she hasn’t had a few embarrassing moments in the past. It seems there was one incident with Hugh Jackman during the filming of the musical drama ‘The Greatest Showman’ that left her red in the face. It appears that the actress was doing a stunt when someone let out some gas.

Zendaya didn’t do it, but it appears that the person responsible pointed the finger at her. Naturally, she defended herself, and when she recounted the story to Graham Norton, Zendaya was adamant about her innocence. She made the point that if it had been her who’d done it, no one would have heard it. It seems that people can’t stop passing gas around Zendaya.

She feared that her breath would stink during her audition for Dune

Even celebrities get a little starstruck sometimes. That’s certainly how Zendaya was with Hugh Jackman, which is why she felt embarrassed by that incident. Jackman isn’t the only one that she’s ever wanted to make a good impression on, though. Someone else that she didn’t wish to make a fool of herself in front of was Timothée Chalamet.

Unfortunately, right before they met, something happened that left Zendaya fearing the worst. It seems she’d had her wisdom teeth out just before her audition for ‘Dune.’ This left her worried that her breath would smell bad, which was a problem given that they had to get close for the scene. Thankfully, Chalamet never complained about any issue with her breath, and Zendaya got the job.

Zendaya was apparently such a shy child that she had to repeat kindergarten

Celebrities, particularly those that act, aren’t people you naturally consider to be shy. However, there are some stars who do occasionally struggle around other people. Zendaya is one of them, with her shyness being an issue from the very beginning. When her mom spoke with Vogue in 2017, she revealed that the actress was often silent around other kids.

She’d apparently sit in a circle in kindergarten and not say a word. It was a little concerning, and it left Zendaya socially behind the rest of her peers. As a result, she reportedly had to repeat kindergarten so that she could catch up to them. Thankfully, she’s not so silent anymore, especially with her using her voice for good whenever she possibly can.

Her shyness can still be an issue, sometimes making her seem cold and distant

She might not be the silent type anymore, but that doesn’t mean her shyness is a thing of the past. While she’s certainly improved, Zendaya does struggle from time to time. It was particularly problematic when she moved to Hollywood and had to force herself to try new things. Apparently, she was so afraid of failing that she’d simply hold back from pushing herself.

She later told GQ that her parents had been so worried about her that they’d sought professional help to try and understand what was wrong with her. Thankfully, Zendaya’s time in the spotlight has helped her to flourish, although she still encounters some issues. A stylist once told her she came off cold because of her silence when she was actually just nervous.

Zendaya was once a backup dancer with several future Disney stars for a Sears commercial

People usually think of Zendaya as getting her start with Disney when she starred in ‘Shake It Up.’ However, while that show is definitely what brought her to people’s attention, it’s technically not where her connection to the company began. That came a little earlier when she appeared in a Sears commercial. Selena Gomez, one of the biggest stars to emerge from the Disney Channel, was the face of the commercial.

Zendaya, meanwhile, was her backup dancer, and she wasn’t the only one. It seems a few other faces from Disney’s future were there with her, including Ross Lynch and Leo Howard. The latter actually went on to star in the third season of ‘Shake It Up’ alongside Zendaya, reuniting them several years after the commercial.

Zendaya went to see Spider-Man on her first-ever date

It’s hard to say what Zendaya’s most famous role is. ‘Shake It Up’ is the show that brought her fame, while ‘Euphoria’ is the series that’s seeing her go from strength to strength. However, the project that’s probably bringing her the most mainstream success is ‘Spider-Man.’ After all, these movies are always big hitters at the box office, and she’s been a central character in three of them now.

Funnily enough, Zendaya has a long history with ‘Spider-Man’ spanning back to before she was Tom Holland’s love interest. It seems that one of the earlier films was the movie of choice for her first-ever date. Little did she know back then that she’d go on to appear in ‘Spider-Man’ and allegedly date its future star.

She stalks people on social media, but she does it for research

Saying that you’re stalking someone on social media can set off alarm bells. However, when Zendaya says she does it, it doesn’t seem that concerning. Of course, that’s because she’s not doing it to try and control someone’s life. Instead, it’s all about research. She previously admitted to People magazine that she often goes stalking on social media when it comes to her fashion.

She likes to know what everyone thinks about her clothing lines so she can ensure success. She’s admitted to searching hashtags like “DayabyZendaya” and seeing all the posts to gauge people’s opinions. Zendaya said she’ll like stuff and comment on it, which just helps to make her clothing collections more popular. Evidently, she understands the importance of social media in today’s world.

Zendaya believes she would have become a teacher if acting hadn’t worked out

It’s not uncommon for people to wonder what career they’d be doing if their current one hadn’t worked out. Sometimes, it’s hard to know for sure because the person’s only ever set their eyes on one thing. However, Zendaya is someone who’s confident of what she’d be doing with her life if she wasn’t acting. “I’d be a teacher,” she told Teen Vogue in 2016.

That choice of profession makes a lot of sense, given both her parents have worked as teachers over the years. Their careers helped instill the importance of education in Zendaya, something that she’s appreciative of to this day. She values it so much that she made sure to learn as much as possible when she was acting on the Disney Channel.

Her parents got divorced, but that hasn’t stopped them from supporting Zendaya

Zendaya is fortunate that everything worked out for her so she could become a successful actress. However, there was no guarantee of stardom when she first started looking for work. She needed her parents’ full support to achieve her goals, which meant them making a ton of sacrifices. Fortunately, they’ve had her back throughout this journey, even when things between them were tough.

Zendaya’s mom filed for divorce when the actress was 16, bringing an end to an eight-year marriage. It wasn’t easy to see her parents go their separate ways. However, the split was reportedly amicable, with the duo still able to come together to support and celebrate their daughter’s achievements. Their relationship might have changed, but their love for Zendaya certainly hasn’t.

Spending more time at home in 2020 helped Zendaya to pick up some new hobbies

2020 was a strange and unpleasant year for many people. Although some suffered more than others, nearly everyone was affected by the global health crisis. That includes celebrities, with people like Zendaya spending a lot more time at home. It apparently gave the actress an unexpected opportunity to relax that she wouldn’t have otherwise been able to afford.

The free time prompted her to consider new ways to express herself, such as through art and photography. Her ‘Euphoria’ co-star Hunter Schafer reportedly gave her an art book so she could draw and paint, which she says has helped her to stop being so controlling. As for the photography, she told GQ she bought a ton of cameras and just started taking pictures to see what worked.

She coped with restrictions during filming by putting on performances for her assistant

Zendaya wasn’t between movies when the global health crisis hit. She was working on ‘Malcolm and Marie,’ which meant that filming became incredibly difficult. With people isolating and following tons of restrictions, the actress found it tough to stay motivated. However, she and her assistant soon found a way to keep her spirits up while they were living together.

Apparently, Zendaya would don a different wig every day and spend an hour performing for him. She found that this was an excellent way to pass the time and keep her from dwelling too much on all the new rules she had to follow. It also kept her active, which definitely wasn’t a bad thing with her having to spend so much time indoors.

She moved out of her family home and into a $1.4 million mansion

Plenty of people move out of their family home at the first chance they get. Not Zendaya, though. Even though she began acting as a teenager, she was in no rush to fly the nest. It probably helped that she had such a strong support network with her family. With her enjoying such a healthy relationship with her mom and dad, she had no reason to leave them before she was ready.

Of course, she also couldn’t stay with them forever, so she did eventually move out. While it might have been a bittersweet moment, the fact that Zendaya was able to move into an expensive new house probably softened the blow. She reportedly bought a mansion worth $1.4 million when she was just 20 years old.

Zendaya decided to go by her first name only very early in her career

Those who have supported Zendaya since the beginning of her career might remember that she didn’t always go by Zendaya, or rather, there was more to her name than just one word. However, the actress quickly dropped her surname – Coleman – believing that Zendaya sounded much cooler on its own.

Her manager apparently agreed with this, so she’s been known by her first name ever since. This wasn’t a bad call to make, given how well it’s worked for people like Madonna, Cher, and Beyoncé. Plus, it’s not like there’s anyone else out there who’s as successful as Zendaya that can claim the name for their own. Anyone who tries to do that in the future will have quite a task on their hands.