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Zendaya turns 30: Hollywood star's net worth and marriage to Tom Holland

Zendaya celebrates her 30th birthday with a reported net worth of $40 million and a recent marriage to Tom Holland.

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Zendaya celebrates her 30th birthday on September 1, 2026, marking a major milestone in her career as one of Hollywood's most influential actors. [1] Tom Holland confirmed on 2026-06-01 that he and Zendaya contracted marriage in an intimate ceremony. [2] Zendaya confirmed her marriage to actor Tom Holland in a recent interview with Esquire magazine, ending months of speculation. [3] Zendaya rose to fame starting with her role in Shake It Up on Disney Channel before gaining global recognition for her role as MJ in the Spider-Man franchise. [4] Zendaya's net worth is estimated at approximately $40 million according to Celebrity Net Worth. [5] In July 2021, paparazzi photographed Tom Holland and Zendaya kissing inside a car in Los Angeles, which went viral and confirmed their romantic relationship to the public. [6] Tom Holland and Zendaya met in 2016 when they were cast in the new cinematic version of Spider-Man, with Holland playing Peter Parker and Zendaya playing MJ. [7] In September 2021, Tom Holland publicly acknowledged their relationship by posting a photo from the Spider-Man set with a affectionate message for Zendaya's 25th birthday. [8]
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  1. Zendaya celebrates her 30th birthday on September 1, 2026, marking a major milestone in her career as one of Hollywood's most influential actors. · RPP
  2. Tom Holland confirmed on 2026-06-01 that he and Zendaya contracted marriage in an intimate ceremony. · Excélsior
  3. Zendaya confirmed her marriage to actor Tom Holland in a recent interview with Esquire magazine, ending months of speculation. · RPP
  4. Zendaya rose to fame starting with her role in Shake It Up on Disney Channel before gaining global recognition for her role as MJ in the Spider-Man franchise. · RPP
  5. Zendaya's net worth is estimated at approximately $40 million according to Celebrity Net Worth. · RPP
  6. In July 2021, paparazzi photographed Tom Holland and Zendaya kissing inside a car in Los Angeles, which went viral and confirmed their romantic relationship to the public. · Excélsior
  7. Tom Holland and Zendaya met in 2016 when they were cast in the new cinematic version of Spider-Man, with Holland playing Peter Parker and Zendaya playing MJ. · Excélsior
  8. In September 2021, Tom Holland publicly acknowledged their relationship by posting a photo from the Spider-Man set with a affectionate message for Zendaya's 25th birthday. · Excélsior
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