Look Back on Zendaya's Evolution From Disney Star to Hollywood Icon
Zendaya has certainly taken Hollywood by storm over the past decade. In 2010, she kicked off her acting career on the Disney Channel's Shake It Up alongside pal Bella Thorne. She then starred in Disney's K.C. Undercover series, and is now making waves as Rue on HBO's Euphoria. Along with acting, the 24-year-old star has dabbled in the music industry and released her first self-titled album in 2013. Like many stars, she has also encountered her fair share of controversy, but has handled it with the utmost class. Overall, Zendaya is busy dealing with bigger issues like inspiring the world. Read on and look back at Zendaya through the years.
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September 2011
A fresh-faced Zendaya struck a pose on the red carpet at the annual Teen Vogue Hollywood party.
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October 2013
Zendaya channeled Aaliyah at the Keep a Child Alive's 20th annual Dream Halloween soirée.
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December 2015
Zendaya was a vision in white at Rihanna's second annual Diamond Ball event in LA.
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January 2016
All eyes were on Zendaya when she arrived on the red carpet in a gorgeous crimson gown at the Golden Globe Awards.
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December 2017
The actress channeled her inner butterfly at the Australian premiere of The Greatest Showman.
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January 2020
Zendaya served a fierce look at the Critics' Choice Awards in Santa Monica, CA.
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February 2020
Zendaya rocked a cute cardigan at Fendi's NYC Solar Dream collection launch.