This year, Zendaya graced the covers several magazines — including Vogue Australia, InStyle, Essence, and Elle — and used each story as an opportunity to bring attention to topics such as social justice, equity in the entertainment industry, and the importance of remaining hopeful amid challenging times. She also stayed booked and busy with onscreen projects such as Dune, which will hit theatres on Oct. 1, 2021; Malcolm & Marie, which is set for release on Feb. 5, 2021; and Euphoria's special Christmas bridge episode.
Speaking of Euphoria, Zendaya's moving performance on the HBO show earned her an Emmy award for outstanding lead actress in a drama series, making her the youngest actress and the second-ever Black actress to receive the honour. Oh, and she became the new face of Maison Valentino. So, there's that.