Look Back on Zendaya's Evolution From Disney Star to Hollywood Icon

Zendaya has certainly taken Hollywood by storm over the past decade. In 2010, she kicked off her acting career on the Disney Channel's Shake It Up alongside pal Bella Thorne. She then starred in Disney's K.C. Undercover series, and is now making waves as Rue on HBO's Euphoria. Along with acting, the 24-year-old star has dabbled in the music industry and released her first self-titled album in 2013. Like many stars, she has also encountered her fair share of controversy, but has handled it with the utmost class. Overall, Zendaya is busy dealing with bigger issues like inspiring the world. Read on and look back at Zendaya through the years.

August 2010
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August 2010

A youthful Zendaya attended Disney's Summer TCA party in Beverly Hills, CA.

October 2010
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October 2010

She partied it up at her Shake It Up costar Bella Thorne's 13th birthday bash.

January 2011
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January 2011

The actress walked the red carpet at the Hollywood premiere of Gnomeo and Juliet.

September 2011
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September 2011

A fresh-faced Zendaya struck a pose on the red carpet at the annual Teen Vogue Hollywood party.

October 2011
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October 2011

The actress was a do-gooder and at a Variety event.

February 2012
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February 2012

Zendaya was the belle of the ball at the NAACP Image Awards.

September 2012
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September 2012

Zendaya shone bright at the Teen Vogue Young Hollywood soirée.

October 2012
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October 2012

The actress dressed up in pink for Bella Thorne's 15th birthday celebration.

March 2013
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March 2013

At the Kids' Choice Awards, Zendaya snapped pictures with fans.

July 2013
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July 2013

Zendaya attended her handprint ceremony at Planet Hollywood in NYC.

October 2013
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October 2013

Zendaya channeled Aaliyah at the Keep a Child Alive's 20th annual Dream Halloween soirée.

January 2014
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January 2014

Zendaya had an ultraglam moment at the Grammy Awards.

June 2014
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June 2014

The actress kept things cool at the BET Awards.

February 2015
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February 2015

Zendaya slayed on the red carpet at the Academy Awards.

May 2015
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May 2015

All eyes were on Zendaya at the Met Gala.

September 2015
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September 2015

Zendaya posed with her very own Barbie doll at a concert in LA.

December 2015
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December 2015

Zendaya was a vision in white at Rihanna's second annual Diamond Ball event in LA.

January 2016
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January 2016

All eyes were on Zendaya when she arrived on the red carpet in a gorgeous crimson gown at the Golden Globe Awards.

March 2016
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March 2016

Zendaya stunned at the LA premiere of Confirmation.

March 2017
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March 2017

Zendaya was glowing at the 2017 Kids' Choice Awards.

May 2017
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May 2017

All eyes were clearly on Zendaya at the 2017 Met Gala.

December 2017
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December 2017

The actress channeled her inner butterfly at the Australian premiere of The Greatest Showman.

February 2018
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February 2018

She kept things stylish at a Tiffany & Co. event in London.

March 2018
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March 2018

Zendaya looked beautiful at the 2018 Oscars.

December 2018
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December 2018

She dazzled at a jewelry event in LA.

August 2019
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August 2019

Zendaya rocked a fresh look at the Teen Choice Awards in Hermosa Beach, CA.

January 2020
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January 2020

Zendaya served a fierce look at the Critics' Choice Awards in Santa Monica, CA.

February 2020
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February 2020

Zendaya rocked a cute cardigan at Fendi's NYC Solar Dream collection launch.