Zendaya’s net worth of $22 million started to build when she was still a child. The multi-talented actress, singer, dancer, model, and producer started as a child actor on several Disney shows before moving on to movies and adult-focused TV.
Today, Zenday is an entrepreneur, a brand ambassador, and a successful all-around entertainer who has appeared in various commercials and music videos.
Let’s dive into Zendaya’s net worth and see how she has built such an impressive fortune at just 27 years old.
Endorsements
s_bukley / Depositphotos.comZendaya has been charming fans for years, and her hard work has paid off with brand endorsements for some of the world’s most recognizable brands.
On the general retail front, Zendaya has been the face of Madonna’s Material Girl clothing line. She has also worked with CoverGirl, Beats Electronics, Tommy Hilfiger, Carmex, and Chi Hair Cair.
In 2019, Zendaya was a spokesmodel for Lancôme and she followed up that partnership by working with Valentino and Bulgari in 2020.
In 2022, Zendaya announced that she had become a brand ambassador for Glaceau SmartWater.
Louis Vuitton announced in 2023 that the high-end luxury brand was naming Zendaya as its newest brand ambassador.
While her salaries have not been publicly disclosed, the sheer number of her endorsements and the size of the brand partners she works with likely have added millions to Zendaya’s net worth.
Zendaya Earned $10 Million In Box Office Bonuses For Spider-Man: No Way Home
Jean_Nelson / Depositphotos.comZendaya has been playing MJ in the newest reboot of the Spider-Man series and her role in No Way Home earned her a reported $10 million in bonuses.
Business Insider notes that she was paid an estimated $10 million just in bonuses. That means Zendya may have earned a flat rate on top of her big payday.
It’s not clear how much Zendya has earned for all three of her Spider-Man movie appearances, which include Spider-Man: Homecoming, Spiderman: Far From Home. and Spider-Man: No Way Home.
Zendaya Earned $300,000 For Her Very Short Role In Dune
According to TheThings, Zendaya was reportedly paid $300,000 for her brief 7-minute role in the movie “Dune.”
We will hopefully get to see more on-screen time for the actor when she returns for the movie’s follow-up which debuts in theaters on March 1, 2024.
Zendaya plays Chani Kynes, the love interest of Paul Atreides, who is played by Timothée Chalamet.
Zendaya Makes Millions From The Euphoria TV Series
In 2020 Zendya took home the Best Lead Actress in a Drama award for her role in Euphoria. At just 24 years old she made history as the youngest actress to win the award. Winning the same award in 2022 made Zendaya the first black woman to win the Best Lead Actress award two times.
Fast forward to 2023, and the Los Angeles Times reports that she has negotiated an estimated $1 million per episode for season three.
Teen Vogue believes there will be eight episodes in season 3 of Euphoria which means Zendaya’s net worth is likely to increase by $8 million before taxes and other management fees are taken.
Zendaya’s Disney Roles Paid Her Hundreds Of Thousands
s_bukley / Depositphotos.comZendaya has been acting since she was a kid, she even appeared in Kidz Bop albums!
Most of Zendaya’s time as a child actor was with Disney, where the actor appeared in a ton of shows including “Shake It Up” opposite Bella Thorne in 2010. She then appeared in the Disney movies “Frenemies” and “Zapped.” Her time at Disney wrapped up on several shows, “PrankStars” and “K.C. Undercover.”
Entity analyzed Zendaya’s pay during her time with Disney and estimated she earned hundreds of thousands of dollars for her work. Zendaya’s net worth increased by $162,000 for “PrankStars,” $284,000 for “Frenemies,” and $200,000 per season to star in “K.C. Undercover.”
Dancing With The Stars Paid Zendaya More Than $200,000
In 2013 Zendaya appeared on “Dancing With the Stars” when she was only 16 years old.
As a professionally trained dancer, she performed really well on the reality TV series, finishing in second place, right behind “American Idol” star Kellie Pickler.
The further she went on the show, the more Zendaya’s paycheck increased. According to E!, she took home $10,000 for weeks three and four, followed by $20,000 for weeks five and six. Her pay them increased to $30,000 for weeks seven and eight and then $50,000 for weeks nine and 10.
Throw in a $125,000 signing bonus just for agreeing to be on the show and you end up with $325,000 in total.
Real Estate Investments
Jean_Nelson / Depositphotos.comIn 2017 Zendaya purchased a $1.4 million for the Mediterranean-style home located in the Northridge neighborhood of Los Angeles, according to Observer. The home features five bedrooms and five bathrooms. Zendaya was only 20 years old when she purchased her first house.
In 2020 Zendaya purchased a $4 million home in Encino, California. The home features six bedrooms, six bathrooms, a guest house, and a pool. It also sits on four acres of land.
Not only is Zendaya incredibly talented, but she’s also one-half of one of Hollywood’s most talented and adorable power couples. Check out Tom Holland’s net worth because her boyfriend is an A-List superstar in his own right and equally as wealthy.
Zendaya’s net worth will continue to increase with the season of Euphoria, and with the recognition she has received in recent years for her acting chops, we expect to see a lot more of this quickly rising-star.
