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There’s a reason why today’s youth are called “Gen Z;” it stands for Zendaya. You may know her from the upcoming Netflix film, Malcolm & Marie, but Zendaya has been a force to be reckoned with for over a decade. Ever since her Disney Channel debut, the actress has participated in shows like Euphoria and films like The Greatest Showman, even staking her claim in the Marvel Cinematic Universe as Spider-Man’s MJ.  Zendaya - Subverting the stereotype of the Disney Star  Zendaya made her acting debut in Disney Channel’s Original Series Shake It Up when she was just 14 years old. She played the practical, level-headed Rocky Blue to Bella Thorne’s impulsive CeCe Jones, as the two best friends pursued their dreams of becoming professional dancers. In retrospect, this role effectively established Zendaya as a triple threat. Not only did she act and dance in the show, but she eventually debuted with original songs such as Something to Dance For and Swag it Out, as well as a self-titled album called Zendaya, during her Disney tenure. All the while, she was featured in Disney Channel Original Movies and guest-starred in a variety of their shows. These consecutive, exponential releases cemented Zendaya as the ultimate family-friendly role model in the early 2010s.      

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