Zendaya

At 26 years old, Zendaya became the youngest to win two Emmys for acting when she snagged the trophy for outstanding lead actress in a drama series Monday ...

"My greatest wish for 'Euphoria' was that it could help heal people and I just want to say thank you to everyone who has shared their story with me," she said. She won in the same category in 2020 for her portrayal of troubled teen Rue Bennett in HBO's hit "Euphoria" (HBO is owned by CNN's parent company). "I want you to know that anyone who has loved a Rue or feels like they are Rue, I want you to know that I'm so grateful for your stories and I carry them with me and I carry them with her."

After her major win at the 2022 Emmys, Zendaya dished exclusively to E! News about celebrating with her loved ones, including boyfriend Tom Holland.

[For the latest breaking news updates, click here to download the E! After Party](https://www.eonline.com/videos/344851/zendaya-reacts-to-emmys-2022-win) and revealed how she's celebrating. "I want you to know that anyone who has loved a Rue or feels like they are a Rue, I'm so grateful for your stories and I carry them with me and carry them with her. "My greatest wish for Euphoria was that it could help heal people and I just want to say thank you to everyone who has shared their story with me," she said in part. "Well, I didn't have to text my mom because my mom was already there, she's here tonight, which is very special," she shared with E!'s Tim Kash. [Zendaya](https://www.eonline.com/news/zendaya)'s [historic win](https://www.eonline.com/news/1345492/zendaya-calls-euphoria-a-safe-space-during-2022-emmys-acceptance-speech) at the [2022 Emmys](https://www.eonline.com/news/emmys)— [she nabbed Outstanding Actress in a Drama Series](https://www.eonline.com/news/1345040/emmys-2022-winners-the-complete-list) for [Euphoria](https://www.eonline.com/news/euphoria)—she stopped by the [Live From E!

At 26, Zendaya became the first Black woman to win the Outstanding Lead Actress In A Drama Series Emmy twice, making her the youngest two-time acting winner ...

Along with the Outstanding Lead Actress win, Zendaya was nominated for Outstanding Drama Series as a producer on Euphoria. I want you to know that anyone who has loved a Rue or feels like they are a Rue, I want you to know I’m so grateful for your stories, and I carry them with me, and I carry them with her.” The second trophy on her mantle has made her the youngest Hollywood star to win an acting honor at the Emmy Awards twice.

Not all the drama was onstage at Monday night's Emmy Awards. The off-camera action included Zendaya getting photobombed by the giggling "Barry" star.

Later, Short gallantly jumped from his seat to escort [Jean Smart up the stage steps to accept her "Hacks" Emmy](https://www.usatoday.com/story/entertainment/tv/2022/05/19/jean-smart-interview-hacks-season-2/9805070002/). Her nominated [co-stars Martin Short and Steve Martin](https://www.usatoday.com/story/entertainment/tv/2022/08/23/only-murders-building-season-finale-recap-who-killed-bunny/7838092001/) immediately jumped to attention with big smiles and hugs, and the trio began posing for pictures. Appreciative fans posed for pictures with the stars, even holding the Emmy trophies, before the raucous crew finally headed for the exits. Keaton kept his head down as he pulled his date through the crowd to the bar for drinks – and then back to a table – as if on a mission to celebrate. Garfield broke away, and sauntered across the stage to his own seat just in time. Zendaya caught on and laughingly chided Winkler, who returned to his table still cracking up at his own gag. Superstar Zendaya became an even hotter celestial being with her Emmy win. A sign warned potential customers before the show, "Sorry folks, this is not a real bar." They smiled even as the butt of jokes from the stage, and through losing out on their Emmy. [Selena Gomez](https://www.usatoday.com/story/life/health-wellness/2022/05/18/selena-gomez-visits-white-house-personal-mental-health-struggles/9816110002/) arrived late to the show, zipping into her empty seat at the "Murders" table with apologies during the first commercial break. "If you can't dance, sit your (butt) down," Spencer said. And that way is going to be a trophy aside your head."

While Zendaya was making history at the Emmys 2022, one familiar face was noticeably absent: her boyfriend, Tom Holland.

“I’ve always been really adamant to keep my private life private, because I share so much of my life with the world anyway. [paparazzi photos of the couple kissing in a car](https://pagesix.com/2021/07/02/zendaya-tom-holland-confirm-theyre-dating-with-kiss-pics/) in July 2021 that confirmed their romance after years of rumors. [relationship with Holland](https://pagesix.com/article/zendaya-tom-holland-relationship-timeline-history/), also 26, “quite strange and weird and confusing and invasive.” [Up Next](https://pagesix.com/2022/09/13/khloe-kardashian-slams-troll-doubting-she-spends-time-with-her-kids/) News](https://www.eonline.com/news/1346016/zendaya-reveals-how-she-celebrated-her-historic-2022-emmys-win-with-boyfriend-tom-holland) that she “texted [her] boyfriend” immediately after her big win. [wearing a strapless black Valentino gown](https://pagesix.com/2022/09/12/zendaya-goes-classic-in-valentino-on-emmys-2022-red-carpet/) as her “Spider-Man” co-star remained in New York City.

Zendaya has made Emmy Award history once again. With her second win for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series for Euphoria at the 2022 ceremony, ...

The actress also won the Satellite Award for Best Actress in a Drama Series. Directed by Denis Villeneuve from a screenplay he co-wrote with Jon Spaihts and Eric Roth, the movie will serve as a direct sequel to the 2021 film. Along with Zendaya’s Emmy wins, the series was nominated for the Outstanding Drama Series Award. Following its debut, the show received positive reviews for its cinematography, score, and approach to its mature subject matter. Some folks found it to be a little excessive due to the story’s teenage setting. While the show has a heightened nature at times, the evolving coming-of-age story is all about healing from our inner demons, addictions, and trauma.

On Monday, Zendaya won her second Emmy Award for best actress in a drama series for her portrayal as Rue in "Euphoria." Her win made history – she is the ...

Notably, Edie Falco won three Emmys for best actress in a drama series for her portrayal of Carmela Soprano in "The Sopranos." Her co-star, Sheryl Lee Ralph, became only the second black woman to win the award for outstanding supporting actress in a comedy series. Quinta Brunson won best writing for the comedy series "Abbott Elementary." Kristy McNichol won an Emmy for supporting actress in 1977 at age 15 and again in 1979 at 17 for her role in "Family." However, few others have won multiple Emmys for best actress in a drama series like Zendaya has. Roxana Zal won a supporting actress Emmy in 1984 at the age of 14 for her role in "Something About Amelia."

Zendaya was born to mom Claire Stoermer and dad Kazembe Ajamu Coleman on Sept. 1, 1996. Here's everything to know about the actress' parents.

"My dad is going to vet any guy that even looks at me," Zendaya said in 2016. "Honestly, I think about my little nieces and my little nephews first," she told the outlet in 2015. I give it up to them, I give it up to my family." "Because one day they're going to have Twitter and they're going to have Instagram, and I'm going to be like, 'This is how you handle it, kids.'" Though, when they do indulge in glam, they [have fun in the process](https://www.instagram.com/p/BQgldoPA-hh/?utm_source=ig_embed&ig_rid=5bfdcbd6-ac01-417e-aa18-b3f476fc0051)! "So my mom's a dope ass jewelry designer/maker and also slays my line," the actress wrote on In fact, she further shared that "in 2nd grade [she] failed some spelling tests and got in a lot of trouble!" Though Zendaya is the only child of Claire and Kazembe, she has five older stepsiblings from her father's previous marriage. "Having such a big, grounded family, I realized as you get older how important that is." "My beauty icons are the women in my life. "Growing up, I watched my mom teach in the heart of Oakland, California, at inner-city schools that were always underfunded. Since making a name for herself as a Disney star, she has landed several major movie and TV gigs through the years including MCU's

Zendaya turned heads at the 74th Emmy Awards, wearing a vintage-styled black Valentino dress on the red carpet.

[revelation](https://www.glamour.com/story/zendaya-referred-to-tom-holland-as-her-boyfriend-in-public-finally) after the ceremony. In an interview with E!, she said that the first person she texted after she won the Emmy was her “boyfriend,” the first time she has acknowledged her Spider-Man co-star [Tom Holland](https://www.giantfreakinrobot.com/?s=tom+holland) as her official significant other. [Euphoria](https://www.giantfreakinrobot.com/?s=euphoria) star Zendaya, the 26-year-old matched her accolades with an unforgettable black dress at Monday’s 74th [Emmy Awards](https://www.giantfreakinrobot.com/?s=emmy). Zendaya became the first Black woman to win an Emmy for lead actress in a drama series twice, and her Euphoria win for Best Actress Monday night made her the youngest two-time Emmy winner in history. In addition to being an acclaimed singer and actress, Zendaya is adding fashion icon to her resume. [HBO](https://www.giantfreakinrobot.com/?s=hbo) series, a recovering addict who is often the sanest person among her high school classmates.

Zendaya, seen here attending the 2019 Emmy Awards, received her first-ever Emmy nomination on July 28, 2020, in the category of Outstanding Lead Actress in a ...

"Oakland School for the Arts is beyond amazed by Zendaya's accomplishments. [Redwood Day School](https://www.rdschool.org/), located near the city’s Dimond and Glenview districts. I want you to know that anyone who has loved a Rue or feels like they are a Rue, I want you to know I’m so grateful for your stories, and I carry them with me, and I carry them with her." LOS ANGELES - Oakland native and Hollywood mega-star Zendaya made history again Monday becoming the youngest person to win two Emmys for acting. [100 Most Influential People of 2022](https://time.com/collection/100-most-influential-people-2022/6177806/zendaya/), describing her as "the future" and "a cultural icon in the making." "I just want to say thank you to everyone who has shared their story with me.

Zendaya wearing a full-length red Valentino gown at the HBO Post-Emmy Awards Zendaya was the hit of the party at HBO's post-Emmys celebration.Variety via Getty ...

Klein personally picks which parties he will allow to do this, and its only for “winners.” “But the real star of the party among all the stars was Zendaya,” added the source. “The entire casts of “Succession,” “Hacks,” “White Lotus,” “Curb Your Enthusiasm” and “Euphoria” were eating sushi and tacos and drinking and dancing and having fun.

Kenan Thompson landed a zinger at Zendaya's expense before she became the youngest two-time winner in Emmys history.

Until the new season premieres, check out CinemaBlend’s [2022 TV schedule](https://www.cinemablend.com/television/2022-tv-premiere-dates) to see what new and returning shows are premiering this fall. Outside of the age aspect, Holland may not have anything to worry about as rumors have been flying about the Oscar winner [hooking up with model Gigi Hadid](https://www.cinemablend.com/movies/rumors-are-swirling-about-leonardo-dicaprio-and-gigi-hadid-after-his-most-recent-break-up) over the summer. [Emmy nominees and winners](https://www.cinemablend.com/television/2022-emmy-nominations-revealed-check-out-the-full-list-of-tvs-best) last night and was sitting in the audience and enjoying her time as Thompson called her out in the celebrity-filled room with a joke linking her to Leonardo DiCaprio. The moment was even sweeter as the TV and film actress shouted out to her family. [Kristen Zang spoke about breaking up ](https://www.cinemablend.com/movies/leonardo-dicaprios-ex-talks-breaking-up-with-leo-at-25-and-what-it-was-like-to-date-the-actor-during-titanic)with the actor at age 25 after being on and off for years. Maybe the next season will score the actress another Emmy. Winning the award made her the youngest two-time Emmy winner in the show’s history as well as the first Black woman to win it twice. It appears the longtime bachelor has a history of breaking up with girlfriends once they hit the age of 25. Though she might have gotten roasted in the moment, she ended up a big winner that night, as she also hit an Emmys milestone for her Euphoria win. Young enough to play a high school student, but too old to date Leonardo DiCaprio.” - Kenan Thompson at the #Emmys pic.twitter.com/tnbJ3XtZ1m After facing fierce competition from Reese Witherspoon and Sandra Oh for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series, Zendaya heard her name called for a second time. The zinger happened as the Saturday Night Live star did his opening monologue for the awards show.

Zendaya made history at last night's 2022 Emmys Awards. At 26, she became the first Black woman to win the Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series ...

“It was the last dress we tried on, and I have to give a huge thanks to that team. There was a red dress that Linda Evangelista wore in an editorial, and we took inspiration from the bodice of the dress—but we made it black and the skirt a lot bigger.” “I woke up in the middle of the night and called Valentino, asking them to make this new dress,” Roach says.

Zendaya's mom said she was almost blocked from approaching the actor at the Emmys by security. Claire Stoermer wrote on Instagram that she tried to hug her ...

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