Although she is only 27 years old, Zendaya boasts an impressive track record. The talented actress got her start in 2010 starring in "Shake It Up" on the Disney Channel, followed by "K.C. Undercover" in 2015; in 2017 Zendaya joined the MCU as MJ in the "Spider-Man" trilogy. Her greatest success as an actor came with HBO's "Euphoria," for which she won two Emmys for her role as Lou.

For an actress of 14 years, Zendaya has only appeared in 11 films. However, Zendaya will be transformed into a true movie star in 2024 with her upcoming appearances in "Dune: Part 2" and "Challengers." Before these two films hit theaters this spring, let's revisit Zendaya's five best films.

Zendaya has voiced in four animated films. Smallfoot" is by far the best of them all. At the top of the Himalayas, there is a village of Yeti, hidden from society. One day, a young Yeti named Migo (Channing Tatum) witnesses a plane crash and sees "Smallfoot," as humans are known. The tribe believes humans are mythical creatures and banishes Migo, who cannot show any evidence of Smallfoot.

Determined to prove the tribe wrong, Meego embarks on an adventure beneath the clouds and onto land to find the human he saw on the plane. Despite the critical acclaim and financial success, an unforgettable memory of "Smallfoot" is the song Gabrielle Gundacker sang about the cast. Sing along: Zendaya is a Meechie

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"Spider-Man: Far From Home" is Zendaya's best performance in the MCU. After being relegated to the background in "Homecoming," Zendaya's MJ becomes the love interest of Peter Parker, played by Tom Holland, in the sequel. After "The Avengers: Endgame," Peter struggles to cope with the loss of his mentor, Tony Stark. In order to fulfill his responsibilities as Spider-Man, Peter visits his school as a distraction and goes on a two-week trip to Europe with his classmates. Peter sees the trip as a chance to tell MJ how he feels.

However, a new threat called the Elementals wreaks havoc on the trip and Peter cannot stay out of trouble. Nick Fury (Samuel L. Jackson) recruits Quentin Beck/Mysterio (Jake Gyllenhaal) as Spider-Man to find out what is behind the attack. One of the strengths of Far From Home is the chemistry between Holland and Zendaya, who are also dating in real life. Their charming courtship seems like something out of an '80s teen movie.

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I don't think people realize how popular "The Greatest Showman" has reached, especially in the UK. The soundtrack album was the No. 1 album in the U.K. for 28 consecutive weeks, tying The Beatles' "Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band". Only five other albums have been No. 1 for more weeks than that. The Greatest Showman became a cult favorite for its inspirational message and show-stopping songs, becoming the fifth highest grossing live-action musical worldwide with $435 million.

The film follows showman P.T. Barnum (Hugh Jackman) as he creates the Barnum & Bailey Circus. Thanks to a diverse group of performers, Barnum's circus becomes the hottest ticket in town. Zendaya plays Ann Wheeler, an acrobat and trapeze artist. Zendaya duets with Philip Carlyle, played by Zac Efron, in "Rewrite the Stars," one of the film's standout songs, featuring the two impressive aerial acts.

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While the world battles superhero fatigue in 2024, it didn't matter in "Spider-Man: No Way Home" at the end of 2021. After the shocking events in "Far From Home," the world learns that Peter Parker is Spider-Man. The new notoriety had a negative impact on his life and the lives of MJ and Ned (Jacob Batalon). Wanting to reclaim his secret identity, Peter enlists the help of Doctor Strange (Benedict Cumberbatch).

However, Strange's spell fails, opening up the multiverse and bringing five new enemies - the Green Goblin (Willem Dafoe), Electro (Jamie Foxx), Lizard (Rhys Ifans), Sandman (Thomas Haden Church) and Doctor Octopus (Alfred With the help of MJ, Ned, and two new Spidey friends, Peter works to bring the villains back to their original world and restore order to the timeline. A fitting end (for now) to a wonderful trilogy.

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In 2021, Denis Villeneuve has done what David Lynch could not in 1984. In the distant future, Duke Leto Atreides (Oscar Isaac) is summoned to the planet Arrakis, a dangerous, sandy desert home to the galaxy's most powerful resource, "spice". Accompanying the Duke of Leto on his way to Arrakis are his wife, Lady Jessica (Rebecca Ferguson), and their talented son, Paul (Timothée Chalamet).

While Duke Leto attempts to broker an alliance with the Fremen natives, the Hakonen family seeks to destroy the Atreides and regain control of Arrakis. At the center of the conflict is Paul, who holds the key to bringing peace to Arrakis. dune is an ambitious science fiction spectacle and a technical marvel. Zendaya plays Chani, a member of the Freemen and Paul's love interest. Unfortunately, Zendaya's performance lasts only seven minutes. Zendaya does, however, have an important role in Dune: Part 2, and early reviews have praised her performance.

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