One could argue that Zendaya, at the age of 25, is among the most outstanding people on the earth. As Rue on HBO’s Euphoria, she made history in September 2020 by becoming the youngest actress to win an Emmy for Best Actress in a Drama Series. When I learn that a young celebrity is worth more than the $16 I have on Venmo, I usually feel envious.
But not when it’s Zendaya. It’s not shocking to find out that this woman is worth millions upon millions of dollars because she deserves it all and works hard at all she does.
After learning about everything the actor/singer/designer has done in her short life, you’ll want to follow in her footsteps. Are you prepared to take notes? Let’s get to work.
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She Worked Her Way Up
Before her breakout role on Shake It Up, Zendaya performed in a Kidz Bop music video and Sears ads.
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She’s Got That Disney Money
The year 2010 was a watershed moment in Zendaya’s career. Shake It Up’s success led to roles in numerous other Disney productions, including two feature films, before she landed the lead in K.C. Undercover.
It wasn’t until 2018 that Zendaya and Disney Channel officially ended their relationship and she moved on to the next phase of her career and life. But you can be sure that she is still receiving payment from the TV station in the form of residuals.
Not to Mention That Space Jam Money
Considering how iconic Lola Bunny is, the fact that Zendaya provided her voice for the character in Space Jam: A New Legacy is already quite epic.
Even if you think the chance to star in the film is exciting, you won’t believe the budget they had to work with. According to Forbes, the latest Space Jam film had a budget of $150 million, which is enormous. Zendaya’s share of the pie, if any, remains unknown.
And She’s Got Those Home Box Office Funds
In addition to the fortune, she made from Space Jam, Zendaya is best known for portraying more nuanced and creative characters like Euphoria’s Rue. This is one of the actor’s most significant works to date, as season 2 broke numerous rating records.
While it is unknown how much Zendaya was paid for her role on Euphoria, Sydney Sweeney reportedly earned $325,000 for 13 episodes, which is a crazy sum even without Zendaya’s participation. Since Zendaya is both the show’s star and an executive producer, she undoubtedly receives a larger salary than her co-stars.
Oh, and Don’t Forget About Marvel
Zendaya has starred in three successful Spider-Man movies opposite Tom Holland, which equals MONEY. How much money are we talking about here? It was revealed in February that she earned $10 million in bonuses on the most recent Spider-Man film, Spider-Man:
No Way Home *pause for dramatic effect*. So, you can probably guess how much money she made for the whole series. Z also gave her devoted following jobs in the films The Greatest Showman, Dune, and the $30 million Netflix acquisition Malcolm & Marie.
Her Music Maketh More Money
The album Zendaya, by Zendaya, was published in 2013. She then released another hit called “Something New” with a man whose name is taboo in our home, and she also has a fantastic song on the Euphoria soundtrack (if you haven’t listened to “All for Us” recently, you should do so immediately). Even though Zendaya has yet to drop her sophomore album, I have no problem letting “Replay” gather streaming royalties on my hard drive for free.
And She Has Some Casual Mansions
Real estate investments are a safe bet for someone as wealthy as Zendaya (I assume!). She paid about $1.4 million for a house in Northridge, a Los Angeles suburb. Afterward, in March 2020, she dropped $4 million on a mansion in the affluent Los Angeles suburb of Encino. If you want to see paradise on Earth, have a look at her magnificent backyard:
Fans Invest in Her Style
Before her incredibly lucrative and fashionable Tommy Hilfiger collaborations, the multi-hyphenate celebrity had Daya by Zendaya, a clothing line that was size- and gender-inclusive and debuted with an app. Since Z was ahead of the curve before many other businesses realized what was happening, kudos to Z.
Zendaya shared her goals at the time, saying:
The future belongs to variety. There’s nothing you can do to stop it. Since I can’t stop it, I might as well go along for the ride. I have no interest in returning to yesteryear or doing anything to “Make America Great Again.” Not. This apparel collection is a representation of my forward momentum.
In 2018, the actor also collaborated with Boohoo to offer fans an affordable assortment of Z-approved designs.
Zendaya Has Lent Her Face to Tons of Brands
Zendaya collaborates with some of the most illustrious brands and labels in the business in addition to Hilfiger. A Barbie version of Zendaya was released in 2015. (okay, not jealous). Then in 2016, she was chosen to represent CoverGirl. And in 2019, she was officially adopted by Lupita Nyong’o and the Lancôme clan when she was featured in ads for the Idôle fragrance. There is no question that she is still profiting handsomely from the transaction. We appreciate it when we get to witness it.
Just the Two of Us: Secrets to Slaying the Teen Years
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Let me remind you that Zendaya was a guest judge on Project Runway and wrote a self-help book for tweens called Between U and Me: How to Rock Your Tween Years with Style and Confidence. And she did quite well on Dancing With the Stars, where the stars reportedly earn $295k per episode.
Cool, So What’s Zendaya’s Total Net Worth?
There should be no surprise that all that effort yields a shitload of cash. Zendaya’s net worth is a stunning $20 million, as reported by Celebrity Net Worth. Plus, I want to donate some of my birthday money to whichever clothing line she bestows upon us next.