Zendaya

Zendaya wore a custom Valentino gown to the HBO Max Emmys after party, where she celebrated her second win.

The best accessory of all, of course, was her Emmy, which she carried in hand. [Valentino ball gown,](https://www.glamour.com/story/zendaya-emmys-2022) which she styled with a black ribbon headband and a voluminous hairstyle. The Euphoria star hit the red carpet first in a bold black

At 26 years old, Zendaya became the youngest to win two Emmys for acting when she snagged the trophy for outstanding lead actress in a drama series Monday ...

"My greatest wish for 'Euphoria' was that it could help heal people and I just want to say thank you to everyone who has shared their story with me," she said. She won in the same category in 2020 for her portrayal of troubled teen Rue Bennett in HBO's hit "Euphoria" (HBO is owned by CNN's parent company). "I want you to know that anyone who has loved a Rue or feels like they are Rue, I want you to know that I'm so grateful for your stories and I carry them with me and I carry them with her."

On Monday, the 26-year-old actress received the Emmy award for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series for her role as Rue Bennett in the HBO show Euphoria.

Just one year later, the two began making headlines for their fun-loving relationship, especially when they went head-to-head in an episode of [Lip Sync Battle](https://www.independent.co.uk/arts-entertainment/tv/news/tom-holland-lip-sync-battle-rihanna-umbrella-zendaya-spider-man-homecoming-mtv-a7725421.html) that saw Holland perform a show-stopping routine to Rihanna’s “Umbrella”. “Twenty-six is a weird age in Hollywood. [Terms of use,](https://www.independent.co.uk/service/user-policies-a6184151.html) [Cookie policy](https://www.independent.co.uk/service/cookie-policy-a6184186.html) and [Privacy notice.](https://www.independent.co.uk/service/privacy-policy-a6184181.html) While the two have since maintained their privacy as a couple, the actors have shared a few glimpses into their relationship on social media. [Privacy policy](https://policies.google.com/privacy?hl=en) and [Terms of service](https://policies.google.com/terms?hl=en) apply. [Euphoria](/topic/euphoria). But that didn’t stop Zendaya from subtly mentioning her famous boyfriend at the awards show. The Spider-Man star is “Thank you for making such a safe space to make this very difficult show. [six biggest moments from the 2022 Emmys](https://www.independent.co.uk/arts-entertainment/tv/news/emmys-2022-nominees-winners-watch-live-updates-b2165899.html), and see the [full list of surprises and snubs](https://www.independent.co.uk/arts-entertainment/tv/news/emmys-winners-snubs-christina-ricci-matthew-macfadyen-b2165993.html) here. [Valentino](https://www.independent.co.uk/life-style/fashion/zendaya-emmys-dress-red-carpet-valentino-b2165987.html) gown. [pictured kissing](https://pagesix.com/2021/07/02/zendaya-tom-holland-confirm-theyre-dating-with-kiss-pics/) in a car.

On Monday, Zendaya won her second Emmy Award for best actress in a drama series for her portrayal as Rue in "Euphoria." Her win made history – she is the ...

Notably, Edie Falco won three Emmys for best actress in a drama series for her portrayal of Carmela Soprano in "The Sopranos." Her co-star, Sheryl Lee Ralph, became only the second black woman to win the award for outstanding supporting actress in a comedy series. Quinta Brunson won best writing for the comedy series "Abbott Elementary." Kristy McNichol won an Emmy for supporting actress in 1977 at age 15 and again in 1979 at 17 for her role in "Family." However, few others have won multiple Emmys for best actress in a drama series like Zendaya has. Roxana Zal won a supporting actress Emmy in 1984 at the age of 14 for her role in "Something About Amelia."

Zendaya texted her boyfriend Tom Holland last night after winning her second Emmy Award for 'Euphoria.' Read about the texts here.

[didn’t make it to the awards ceremony last night](https://www.cosmopolitan.com/entertainment/celebs/a41180875/why-tom-holland-not-with-zendaya-emmys-2022/) and instead sent his ~good vibes~ from afar, likely from New York City where he’s been filming The Crowded Room. But regardless, it was the most darling thing to actually hear her refer to him as “my boyfriend” (🥺!!!), which [fans pointed out she’s never done before](https://twitter.com/onIythestyIes/status/1569534506641817602?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E1569534506641817602%7Ctwgr%5Ef97d9faa899a13b4f822b46272de3db171e7d03f%7Ctwcon%5Es1_&ref_url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.buzzfeednews.com%2Farticle%2Fstephaniesoteriou%2Fzendaya-tom-holland-first-text-emmys-win). [2022 Emmys](https://www.cosmopolitan.com/entertainment/celebs/g41181954/best-worst-dressed-emmys-2022/), pop culture’s sweetheart [Zendaya](https://www.cosmopolitan.com/entertainment/celebs/a41182271/zendaya-emmys-2022-acceptance-speech/) made history again when she won her second Emmy Award for playing Rue in [Euphoria](https://www.cosmopolitan.com/entertainment/tv/a38689624/euphoria-season-3-news-date-cast-spoilers/). [she’s referring to Tom Holland](https://www.cosmopolitan.com/entertainment/celebs/a38183807/zendaya-tom-holland-relationship-timeline/). This year, Zendaya nabbed the hardware for the coveted Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series (as she did when [she made history in 2020](https://www.cosmopolitan.com/entertainment/tv/a34090398/zendaya-wins-emmy-euphoria/)), becoming the first Black woman to win the award in the category twice and the youngest person, at 26 years old, to win two Emmys. “And I texted my boyfriend.” Daaaaw!

Zendaya was born to mom Claire Stoermer and dad Kazembe Ajamu Coleman on Sept. 1, 1996. Here's everything to know about the actress' parents.

"My dad is going to vet any guy that even looks at me," Zendaya said in 2016. "Honestly, I think about my little nieces and my little nephews first," she told the outlet in 2015. I give it up to them, I give it up to my family." "Because one day they're going to have Twitter and they're going to have Instagram, and I'm going to be like, 'This is how you handle it, kids.'" Though, when they do indulge in glam, they [have fun in the process](https://www.instagram.com/p/BQgldoPA-hh/?utm_source=ig_embed&ig_rid=5bfdcbd6-ac01-417e-aa18-b3f476fc0051)! "So my mom's a dope ass jewelry designer/maker and also slays my line," the actress wrote on In fact, she further shared that "in 2nd grade [she] failed some spelling tests and got in a lot of trouble!" Though Zendaya is the only child of Claire and Kazembe, she has five older stepsiblings from her father's previous marriage. "Having such a big, grounded family, I realized as you get older how important that is." "My beauty icons are the women in my life. "Growing up, I watched my mom teach in the heart of Oakland, California, at inner-city schools that were always underfunded. Since making a name for herself as a Disney star, she has landed several major movie and TV gigs through the years including MCU's

Zendaya wearing a full-length red Valentino gown at the HBO Post-Emmy Awards Zendaya was the hit of the party at HBO's post-Emmys celebration.Variety via Getty ...

Klein personally picks which parties he will allow to do this, and its only for “winners.” “But the real star of the party among all the stars was Zendaya,” added the source. “The entire casts of “Succession,” “Hacks,” “White Lotus,” “Curb Your Enthusiasm” and “Euphoria” were eating sushi and tacos and drinking and dancing and having fun.

Leonardo DiCaprio is said to have broken up with his girlfriend of four years, Camila Morrone, and is now reportedly 'getting to know' supermodel Gigi ...

At one point during his monologue, Kenan took a shot at Leonardo and his dating life when he joked about the age of his partners, stating how the talented and lovely Zendaya could never be on his radar since she is too old for the Hollywood star. “There’s so many relationships in Hollywood — and in the history of the world — where people have large age gaps. But things took an awkward turn when she became the center of a joke made by host Kenan Thompson.

Emmys host Kenan Thompson made a joke about Leonardo DiCaprio's girlfriends while introducing Zendaya at last night's awards ceremony.

“He’s done so much to fight climate change and leave behind a cleaner, greener planet for his girlfriends. Before receiving her reward, however, host Thompson seized the opportunity to make a joke about her age, saying: “Zendaya just turned 26. And at 26, she is also the youngest actress ever to win two Emmy awards.

During Emmys 2022, host Kenan Thompson joked that Leonardo DiCaprio will not date Zendaya because she is 26 years old. | Hollywood.

She bagged the Emmy award for Lead Actress in a Drama for her portrayal of Rue Benett in Euphoria. Now Saturday Night Live's Kenan Thompson, who hosted Emmys this year, made a joke at Leonardo and told 26-year-old Zendaya that she's too old to date him. As soon as the news of the couple parting ways was shared, fans started pulling a joke on Leonardo that he dates only girls who are ‘younger than 25’.

Zendaya fell victim to another comedian's joke that made everybody feel slightly uncomfortable during last Monday's Emmy Award celebration.

The 26-year-old actress also became the youngest person to win two aacting Grammy Awards. The actor is known for dating women who are younger then him but he is trolled for allegedly ending the relationship right as they turn 25. This makes Zeendaya the first African American actress to win a leading acting Emmy twice. All but perhaps Leonardo DiCaprio find this funny, even Zendaya seemed to like the joke there referred to her 26th birthday that just happened last week. Comedian Kenan Thompson crafted a joke that made everybody laugh hard. It's that same ageist joke about Leonardo DiCaprio that keeps the actor as a running gag on Twitter.

Zendaya's mom needed to “name drop” before she could give her daughter a hug at the 2022 Emmys.

News' The Rundown on Snapchat.](https://www.eonline.com/news/emmys) [during her speech](https://www.eonline.com/news/1345492/zendaya-calls-euphoria-a-safe-space-during-2022-emmys-acceptance-speech), pausing to laugh as her mom cheered. [Emmys](https://www.eonline.com/news/emmys) security almost interrupted a euphoric night for [Zendaya](https://www.eonline.com/news/zendaya)'s mom. [Claire Stoermer](https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=web&cd=&cad=rja&uact=8&ved=2ahUKEwiW8c-BlZP6AhV5IDQIHfJODw0QFnoECA0QAQ&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.eonline.com%2Fphotos%2F34452%2Fstars-celebrate-mothers-day-2022&usg=AOvVaw30hKLBqYjfzDixfzn7LA00) hilariously recalled her night at the [2022 Emmys](https://www.eonline.com/news/emmys) minutes before her daughter won [Outstanding Actress in a Drama Series](https://www.eonline.com/news/1345040/emmys-2022-winners-the-complete-list) for [Euphoria](https://www.eonline.com/news/euphoria). [Instagram Story](https://www.instagram.com/stories/claire_maree64/2926534259552589007/?hl=en), accompanied by a photo of Zendaya and the Euphoria crew. PT on @enews Twitter, eonline.com and the E! "Well, I didn't have to text my mom because my mom was already there, she's here tonight, which is very special," she shared on the Live From E! "I texted my boyfriend." "[I] made my way to Z before they awarded her the Emmy and gave her the biggest hug and said... "When Z is working on Euphoria, I don't worry about her! "The man who tried to stop me said 'where are your credentials?'" "i said 'i'm zendaya's mom' and kept walking!!"

Zendaya debuted not one, but two stunning Valentino looks at the Emmys last night. The Euphoria star was photographed walking the red carpet at the HBO ...

Her stylist, Law Roach, elevated the timeless, Old Hollywood–esque dress even more by pairing it with a diamond choker necklace from Bulgari and diamond stud earrings. For glam, she wore natural bronzy makeup and had her hair slicked back into a tight bun. She accessorized with classic Bulgari diamond stud earrings and a silver ring.

The 'Spider-Man: No Way Home' co-stars have been dating since July 2021.

Just one year later, the two began making headlines for their fun-loving relationship, especially when they went head-to-head in an episode of [Lip Sync Battle](https://www.independent.co.uk/arts-entertainment/tv/news/tom-holland-lip-sync-battle-rihanna-umbrella-zendaya-spider-man-homecoming-mtv-a7725421.html) that saw Holland perform a show-stopping routine to Rihanna’s “Umbrella”. “Twenty-six is a weird age in Hollywood. [Terms of use,](https://www.independent.co.uk/service/user-policies-a6184151.html) [Cookie policy](https://www.independent.co.uk/service/cookie-policy-a6184186.html) and [Privacy notice.](https://www.independent.co.uk/service/privacy-policy-a6184181.html) While the two have since maintained their privacy as a couple, the actors have shared a few glimpses into their relationship on social media. [Privacy policy](https://policies.google.com/privacy?hl=en) and [Terms of service](https://policies.google.com/terms?hl=en) apply. [Euphoria](/topic/euphoria). But that didn’t stop Zendaya from subtly mentioning her famous boyfriend at the awards show. The Spider-Man star is “Thank you for making such a safe space to make this very difficult show. [six biggest moments from the 2022 Emmys](https://www.independent.co.uk/arts-entertainment/tv/news/emmys-2022-nominees-winners-watch-live-updates-b2165899.html), and see the [full list of surprises and snubs](https://www.independent.co.uk/arts-entertainment/tv/news/emmys-winners-snubs-christina-ricci-matthew-macfadyen-b2165993.html) here. [Valentino](https://www.independent.co.uk/life-style/fashion/zendaya-emmys-dress-red-carpet-valentino-b2165987.html) gown. [pictured kissing](https://pagesix.com/2021/07/02/zendaya-tom-holland-confirm-theyre-dating-with-kiss-pics/) in a car.

Zendaya's mom Claire Stoermer said that she was almost stopped from reaching her daughter at the Emmys on Monday.

"The man who tried to stop me said 'where are your credentials?' I said 'I'm Zendaya's mom' and kept walking!! "Made my way to Z before they awarded her the Emmy and gave her the biggest hug and said... Sharing a photo of them hugging on her Instagram story, Stoermer went on to explain how she was nearly stopped from approaching her daughter's table.

Mercedes star Lewis Hamilton congratulates close pal Zendaya after the American actress won her second Emmy for her performance in Euphoria.

Chances are, we might see Lewis rocking the big screen when he retires from his illustrious racing career. He further added, “To do the best I can. He can drive an F1 car, produce songs, rock on the covers of fashion magazines, etc. Young enough to play a high school student, but too old to date Leonardo DiCaprio.” At 26, Zendaya became the youngest actress to win two Emmy awards. ADVERTISEMENT

While the Spider-Man star wasn't able to attend the 2022 Emmys this year to support his girlfriend, Zendaya, he was the first person she texted about it. MORE: ...

[ Sign up to our HELLO! In 2016 Zendaya and Holland met on the set of Spider-Man: Homecoming, shortly after revealing to People that they "are like the best of friends. "I didn’t have to text my mom because my mom was already there," Zendaya told the outlet. MORE: And I text my boyfriend."