From ‘Shake It Up’ To ‘Euphoria’, 5 Roles By Birthday Girl Zendaya That Are Just As Iconic As She Is!

It is September 1 and the month has already been blessed because it is queen Zendaya’s birthday today. The actress turned 25 today and has gone on to become the favourite of many across the globe because of her spectacular sense of style and versatile acting. Zendaya has always made some eccentric choices when it comes to choosing roles in cinematic projects. Be it Spider-Man Homecoming to Euphoria, she has always portrayed different roles at every opportunity. And since it is her birthday today, what better opportunity than to list down some of the best-played roles by her? So, here are, without any particular order of importance, Zendaya’s outstanding performances.

Shake It Up

Zendaya made her television debut with this Disney channel series in 2010 and the show aired for three years. She played the role of Raquel Blue, one of the two best friends, who applies to become a background dancer in her favourite TV show with her best friend, played by Bella Thorne. Her bubbly and by-the-book nature is loved by all and her performance in Shake it Up is remembered even today!

Spider-Man: Homecoming

This 2017 film first introduced Zendaya as MJ Jones after Marvel took over Spider-Man’s narrative. She played the role of the socially-awkward girl from Peter Parker’s class who in the sequel of the film goes on to have a relationship with him. It might not be wrong to say that a lot of new-age kids remember her by this film.

Dune

This sci-fi drama series created a huge buzz on social media and people have tremendously loved the movie so much that the movie got 10 nominations at the Oscars as well. Zendaya essayed the role of Chani, the mysterious girl who appeared in Timothée Chalamet AKA Paul Atreides’ dreams. She’s also Paul’s love interest. A sequel to the film is still underway.

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Euphoria

Zendaya’s role in Euphoria is considered an iconic one so far. With her playing the drug addict Rue, who is also the narrator of the show, the series has gone on to become a huge hit among the audience. She also went on to win a Primetime Emmy Award for her performance in the film.

Malcolm & Marie

Zendaya’s performance in Malcolm & Marie is always considered one of her best performances so far. She plays the role of Marie in the film who thinks her husband Malcolm, played by John David Washington, did not acknowledge her in his speech at his film’s premiere. This stirs a storm in their relationship and also weakens the foundation of the same.

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