Full Name=Zendaya Maree Stoermer Coleman; Profession=American actress and singer-songwriter who rose from Disney Channel stardom to become an internationally acclaimed film and television performer, as well as a recording artist and fashion icon; Nationality=American; Born=September 1, 1996; Birthplace=Oakland, California, USA; Generation=Millennial (Generation Y adult shaped by the late-1990s and 2000s digital and social-media era); Chinese Zodiac=Fire Rat (Year of the Rat 1996, Fire element, symbolizing intelligence, resourcefulness, ambition, and passionate energy for people born between February 19, 1996, and February 6, 1997); Zodiac Sign=Virgo (Sun in Virgo for births on September 1, associated with practicality, organization, service, and meticulous attention to detail); Age in 2026 = 30 (turning 30 on September 1, 2026); Marital Status = Unmarried (widely reported as not legally married as of the mid‑2020s despite high‑profile relationships); Children=None (no publicly confirmed biological or adopted children as of 2026); Description=Zendaya Maree Stoermer Coleman, known professionally simply as Zendaya, is one of the most recognizable entertainers of her generation, an Oakland‑born performer who began as a child model and backup dancer before gaining prominence on the Disney Channel series “Shake It Up” and “K.C. Undercover,” then successfully transitioning into major Hollywood films such as the “Spider‑Man” franchise and blockbuster science‑fiction epics while simultaneously building a respected career in music and releasing charting singles and soundtrack performances; she earned multiple Primetime Emmy Awards and global critical praise for her intense, emotionally complex portrayal of Rue Bennett in HBO’s “Euphoria,” becoming one of the youngest women and one of the few women of color to win repeated leading‑actress honors in drama, and solidifying her status as a cultural touchstone for younger audiences worldwide; beyond acting and singing, she is celebrated for her bold red‑carpet fashion collaborations, advocacy for greater diversity and representation in entertainment, and her influence as a social‑media personality whose style, activism, and public persona have made her consistently ranked at or near the top of “most famous birthdays” lists for September 1; Cause of Death=Not applicable – Zendaya is alive as of 2026 with an active and expanding career in film, television, music, and fashion.