Highlights
- Zendaya's impressive net worth has skyrocketed to $22 million through her roles in blockbuster films and hit TV shows.
- From her early days on Disney's Shake It Up to her recent success in Euphoria and Dune , Zendaya's talent continues to shine.
- By negotiating for fair pay and producing projects, Zendaya has solidified her status as a triple threat in Hollywood with no signs of slowing down.
Zendaya is a triple threat; actress, singer and dancer. Known for early roles in Disney's Shake It Up and KC Undercover, the Gen Z icon has certainly blossomed in the acting world. She has since appeared in massive blockbuster films and is part of a critically acclaimed TV show. Zendaya also appears in popular commercials and ads, scoring big endorsement deals.
In addition, many would say she is also a fashion icon. Zendaya is usually the most desired celebrity during red-carpet events. She has certainly come a long way, earning numerous awards, such as an Emmy and a Golden Globe for her role as Rue Bennett on HBO's Euphoria.
Zendaya has made millions from acting and producing. Her estimated whopping $22 million net worth is only expected to increase, as the sequel for Dune has already broken records, and she is set to reprise her role as Rue on Euphoria. There's no doubt that Zendaya will continue to build her acting resume in new and unexpected ways.
Here's how much Zendaya's made from her most notable projects (so far).
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10 Shake It Up
Salary For Shake It Up: $140,000 For Three Seasons
- Shake It Up was Zendaya's first big role of her career
Shake it Up (2010-2013) was Zendaya's first breakout role when she was a tween. According to EntityMag, she made $140,000 potentially across three seasons. She played Rocky Blue on the dance-focused sitcom alongside Bella Thorne.
The two pre-teen girls were from Chicago and dreamed of becoming professional dancers. After three seasons, the show was canceled but, Zendaya's acting career did not stop there. She continued moving up the ladder.
9 Frenemies
Salary From Frenemies: $284,000
- Zendaya's first film was Frenemies
In 2012, Zendaya starred in the Disney-made-for-TV film Frenemies. This was her first introduction to film acting. The movie deals with friends who become enemies and deals with the ups and downs of their friendship.
The film also starred Zendaya's Shake it Up co-star Bella Throne.
Frenemies proved to be the first big payday for Zendaya. For her Disney role, according to IMDb, Zendaya received $284,000.
8 Zapped
Salary For Zapped: $162,000
- Zendaya's movie drew 5.7 million viewers to the Disney Channel
In 2014, Zendaya starred in the Comedy/Fantasy Disney Channel Movie Zapped. The movie earned Zendaya $162,000.
Zendaya played Zoey Stevens, a smart student who is adjusting to the new changes in her life after her mother remarries, and she is the new kid at school. Things take an interesting turn when she learns about a phone app that allows her to control what boys do and say.
According to Next TV, the premier drew 5.7 million viewers to the network.
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Salary From KC Undercover: $400,000 Per Season
- Zendaya began her producing career on KC Undercover
One of Zendaya's memorable roles is when she starred as KC Cooper in the Disney sitcom KC Undercover (2015-2018). She was reportedly making $400,000 per season.
According to RottenTomatoes, the show was set in Washington DC and follows KC Cooper, a math genius who's skilled in karate. But, she soon learns that her parents are spies and part of a secret government agency. She is sent out on missions to help save the world.
KC Undercover marked the first time that Zendaya produced a project she worked on. That, in conjunction with her acting talent, helped to boost her pay from Disney.
6 Dancing With The Stars
Salary From Dancing With The Stars: $325,000
- Zendaya came in second on the show, which is why her payday was so large
When Zendaya was 16 years old, she joined Dancing with the Stars and came in second behind Kellie Pickler. Not bad for the young teen at the time. According to E! News, she scored a $125,000 signing bonus.
Per the contract, she was entitled to $10,000 per week for weeks three and four in the competition. If Zendaya made it to weeks five and six, she received $20,000 per week. Zendaya then earned $30,000 per week for the seventh and eighth weeks.
For the ninth and tenth weeks of the show, Zendaya earned $50,000.
Zendaya was certainly able to cash in the competition show because she made it very far, taking home an estimated $325,000.
5 Malcolm And Marie
Salary From Malcolm And Marie: Minimum $300,000 Plus Back-End Points
- Zendaya negotiated so that everyone working on the film received at least $300,000
Zendaya starred in the highly anticipated Romance/Drama Netflix film Malcolm and Marie (2020) alongside Denzel Washington's son, John David Washington.
According to The New Yorker, Malcolm is a director who has just attended the well-received premiere of his feature and has returned to a fancy house that his producers have rented for him. On that one particular night, their relationship is tested when each starts to reveal their imperfections to one another.
The film was created by Sam Levinson, who is also behind the HBO hit Euphoria.
Zendaya served as a producer on the film and made sure that everyone working on it received at least $300,000. She, along with other executive producers, received back-end points as well.
4 Dune
Salary For Dune: $300,000
- Zendaya made $300,000 for seven minutes of screen time in Dune
According to Yahoo, Zendaya was reportedly paid $300,000 for her brief 7-minute role in the film. Fans were none too thrilled that they barely got to see Zendaya.
Zendaya's character is Chani Kynes. Kynes is the love interest of Paul Atreides, played by Timothée Chalamet.
The director of the film told Variety that her role would be more significant in Dune: Part 2. The film was a box office success, which played a role in negotiating salaries for the second installment of the trilogy.
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Salary For Spider-Man Franchise: $10 Million
- Zendaya has made most of her net worth from the Spider-Man franchise
Zendaya starred beside her beau Tom Holland as the awkward and smart MJ in Spider-Man: Homecoming, Spider-Man: Far From Home, and Spider-Man: No Way Home. The former was also Zendaya's first big movie role.
For Homecoming and Far From Home, Zendaya made $300,000 for each film. However, it is estimated that her base salary for Spider-Man: No Way Home was $2 million. The film was an international success. Critics praised Zendaya's role of MJ as one of the best leading ladies of all the Spider-Man franchises.
After the film became a box office hit, and back-end points were factored in, it is estimated that Zendaya has earned $10 million from the franchise.
2 Euphoria
Salary For Euphoria: $1 Million Per Episode
- Zendaya is the highest-paid actor on Euphoria
Arguably, Zendaya's best role yet is Rue, a 17-year-old recovering addict in high school in Euphoria. Her character is intense. Zendaya is also the narrator of the show and serves as a producer, too. Each season she proves that she is the show's greatest asset.
Zendaya's role as Rue has gained her nearly $10 million in under 2 years. This has made Zendaya the highest-paid actress on the show.
With the show gearing up for its third season, where Zendaya will continue to make $1 million per episode, and most likely more seasons to come, Zendaya is already listed as one of the highest-paid actresses in Hollywood, according to Hola.
1 Dune 2
Salary For Dune 2: $1 Million
- Zendaya's payday will likely increase again if/when Dune 3 begins production
Dune 2 was completed and ready to be released for quite some time. However, after it was pushed back from October 20, 2023, to November 17, 2023, and then given a final release date of November 3, 2023, the SAG/AFTRA strikes caused it to be delayed until 2024. The film was finally released on February 29, 2024.
Even though the film had been delayed several times, Zendaya had already received her payday from the film. She jumped up dramatically in pay from the first installment of the franchise, going from $300,000 for her role as Chani Kynes to $1 million.
Given the rumors that Dune is intended to be a trilogy, it may be that Zendaya's next paycheck from the film will be more substantial, increasing her net worth even more.
Source: EntityMag, IMDb, Next TV, RottenTomatoes, E! News, The New Yorker, Yahoo, Variety, Hola
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