Zendaya

This year's Emmy win makes Zendaya the youngest woman to ever collect multiple lead acting Emmys for a continuing series.

And maybe feel like they’re not the only one going through or dealing with what they’re dealing with.” Now, not only is she the youngest person to ever win in the category, having first won when she was 24, she is also the youngest woman to ever collect multiple lead acting [Emmys](https://www.indiewire.com/t/emmys/) for a continuing series, surpassing Mary Tyler Moore’s record set in 1966, when the comedy legend was 29. That honor goes to Kristy McNchol, who won Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Drama Series for her work on “Family” in 1977 and 1979, when she was 15 and 16 years old, respectively. In addition to the recognition she received for playing Rue, Zendaya had three more Emmy nominations this year. [put out a statement](https://www.indiewire.com/2022/03/euphoria-hbo-defends-season-2-production-allegations-1234704591/) saying “the well-being of cast and crew on our productions is always a top priority,” and that “Euphoria” was produced in “full compliance with all safety guidelines and guild protocols.” For the latter, Zendaya [told Entertainment Weekly](https://www.indiewire.com/2022/02/zendaya-reacts-dare-euphoria-glorifying-drugs-1234696961/), “Our show is in no way a moral tale to teach people how to live their life or what they should be doing. accused it of glamorizing addiction.

Zendaya made history again at 2022 Emmys with her best actress in a drama win for 'Euphoria,' as she became the youngest person ever to win in the leading ...

With her nomination this year, she also became the youngest person of color to be nominated twice in the best actress in a drama series category. She beat out fellow nominees Jodie Comer and Sandra Oh of Killing Eve, Ozark’s Laura Linney, The Crown star Olivia Colman and The Morning Show’s Jennifer Aniston for her portrayal of Rue, a teen with a substance abuse disorder in HBO’s hit Euphoria. I want you to know that anyone who has loved a Rue or feels like they are a Rue, I want you to know what I’m so grateful for your stories, and I carry them with me and I carry them with her. And then lastly, I just want to say, my greatest wish for Euphoria was that it helped heal people. Thank you to the incredible, incredible cast. So, thank you so much.” I love you all so much.” [made history in 2020](https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/tv/tv-news/emmys-zendaya-becomes-youngest-drama-actress-winner-4064002/) as the youngest woman to win an Emmy for best actress in a drama series. “To all the incredible actors in this category, I’m so honored to be beside you. She did it for her work on HBO’s Euphoria. “This means so much. Thank you so much,” Zendaya said on stage.

Zendaya has again made history at the Emmys, with her Drama Actress win for 'Euphoria.'

Euphoria has claimed a total of 25 Emmy nominations since 2020, also winning this year in the categories of Drama Guest Actor (Domingo), Choreography for Scripted Programming, Cinematography for a Single-Camera Series (One Hour), Single-Camera Picture Editing for a Drama Series and Contemporary Makeup (Non-Prosthetic). Zendaya previously set an Emmys record with her first win in 2020 for her lead role in Euphoria, which made her the youngest to conquer Drama Actress. Zendaya went on to add that her “greatest wish for Euphoria was that it could help heal people,” thanking those who have shared their stories, in the vein of her character’s, with her. The 26-year-old Zendaya may also soon become the youngest-ever producing winner, as an exec producer on Euphoria, should the show triumph in the category of Outstanding Drama Series. “Thank you to the Academy, thank you to my friends and family, some of which are here tonight. When the actress took to the stage, she shared that she was “honored to be beside” the “incredible actresses” in her category, then going on to thank Euphoria‘s cast and crew.

Zendaya became the youngest person to ever win two Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series Emmys tonight. She is nominated for three other awards, ...

In 2020, after the first season of Euphoria, she became the youngest-ever Emmy winner for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series, and her nominations alone this year made her the youngest two-time nominee in the category. [Euphoria](https://www.thecut.com/article/euphoria-cast-interview.html): two for Outstanding Original Music and Lyrics from songs she co-wrote for the show, one for producing, and one for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series. “Anyone who’s loved a Rue, or feel like they are a Rue, I want you to know that I’m grateful for your stories, and I carry them with me, and I carry them in her.”

Zendaya won both times for her work on the hit HBO series 'Euphoria'. ... The 74th Primetime Emmys was full of standout moments and historic milestones. This ...

The actress has a treasure trove of meaningful performances so far in her young career and the care that she continues to put in her character Rue means so much to so many people. What Zendaya has brought to the role in the past two seasons of the show has been nothing short of masterful. The actress is still only the second black woman to win in this category.

Zendaya has officially made Emmys history—again. With her second win for outstanding lead actress in a drama series for Euphoria at the 2022 Emmys, the 26-year- ...

(The show’s first season scored wins for three of its six nominations, including a victory for Zendaya.) Star Sydney Sweeney, celebrating her 25th birthday on Emmy night, lost supporting actress in a drama series to now three-time winner Julia Garner for Ozark. [2022 Emmy nominations](https://www.vanityfair.com/hollywood/2022/07/emmy-nominations-2022-list?utm_source=nl&utm_brand=vf&utm_mailing=VF_HWD_Single_071222&utm_medium=email&bxid=611405e3042fd2460e6020af&cndid=65971346&hasha=e54440c7b514f6c081546a16d73511d4&hashb=8a9d415512b88a7fa5776fcde6b736bb7f7a54cd&hashc=fe94bc3333004487818b704109628a6ffb415bf2c4212bdb18ba215fa848bf16&esrc=hwdnlpg&mbid=CRMVYF012019&source=EDT_VYF_NEWSLETTER_0_HWD_ZZ&utm_campaign=VF_HWD_Single_071222&utm_term=VYF_HWD) morning, crediting creator Sam Levinson and cinematographer Marcell Rév for inspiring her to one day direct. “From the stage, she gets a better view of Zendaya,” Smart said to explain her costar’s shyness. Squid Game, Ted Lasso vs. Succession vs. Throughout the evening, Zendaya couldn’t help but steal focus. Host Kenan Thompson quipped of the star in his show opening: “Zendaya just turned 26. Zendaya continued, “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. Sometimes a lot more than two cents; sometimes more like $50. [Creative Arts Emmy Awards](https://www.vanityfair.com/hollywood/2022/09/creative-arts-emmys-2022-winners-and-nominees), Euphoria earned five trophies—Colman Domingo for guest actor in a drama series, cinematography for a single-camera series, choreography for scripted programming, contemporary makeup (non-prosthetic), and single-camera picture editing for a drama series. [her second win](https://www.vanityfair.com/hollywood/2022/09/emmys-2022-winners-list) for outstanding lead actress in a drama series for Euphoria at the [2022 Emmys](https://www.vanityfair.com/live/emmys-2022-live-updates), the 26-year-old becomes the youngest two-time winner for acting in Emmys history, and the first Black woman to win the Emmy for lead actress in a drama series twice. [earned her first Emmy](https://www.vanityfair.com/hollywood/2020/09/emmys-2020-zendaya-win) for playing the soulful, often struggling Rue in [HBO’s Euphoria](https://www.vanityfair.com/topic/euphoria) and was nominated this year [for a record-breaking four awards](https://www.vanityfair.com/hollywood/2022/07/emmy-nominations-2022-zendaya-reacts-four-nominations-euphoria) as executive producer on the series and for writing original lyrics for two songs featured in Euphoria, “I’m Tired” and “Elliot’s Song.” Zendaya’s major showcase for the [second season](https://www.vanityfair.com/hollywood/2022/01/euphoria-season-2-is-too-stylish-for-its-own-good) was the [heart-stopping fifth episode](https://www.vanityfair.com/hollywood/2022/09/emmys-2022-essential-tv-episodes-to-watch-nominees), “Stand Still Like the Hummingbird,” in which the painful reality of Rue’s relapse comes into anxiety-inducing focus.

On Monday night, Zendaya made history when she was awarded the outstanding lead actress in a drama series Emmy for her performance as Rue Bennett in ...

“I've always been really adamant to keep my private life private, because I share so much of my life with the world anyway. “Why did hearing zendaya say she texted tom first about her win make me cry i love them,” one person tweeted. “And I text my boyfriend.” I want you to know that anyone who has loved a Rue, or feels like they are a Rue. One more joked: “I don’t know what I’m more jealous of the fact Tom Holland gets texts from zendaya or being able to refer to Tom Holland as my boyfriend like I’m sick.” “I carry them with me and I carry them with her, so thank you so much.”

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."

While Zendaya was making history at the Emmys 2022, one familiar face was noticeably absent: her boyfriend, Tom Holland.

“I’ve always been really adamant to keep my private life private, because I share so much of my life with the world anyway. [paparazzi photos of the couple kissing in a car](https://pagesix.com/2021/07/02/zendaya-tom-holland-confirm-theyre-dating-with-kiss-pics/) in July 2021 that confirmed their romance after years of rumors. [relationship with Holland](https://pagesix.com/article/zendaya-tom-holland-relationship-timeline-history/), also 26, “quite strange and weird and confusing and invasive.” [Up Next](https://pagesix.com/2022/09/13/khloe-kardashian-slams-troll-doubting-she-spends-time-with-her-kids/) News](https://www.eonline.com/news/1346016/zendaya-reveals-how-she-celebrated-her-historic-2022-emmys-win-with-boyfriend-tom-holland) that she “texted [her] boyfriend” immediately after her big win. [wearing a strapless black Valentino gown](https://pagesix.com/2022/09/12/zendaya-goes-classic-in-valentino-on-emmys-2022-red-carpet/) as her “Spider-Man” co-star remained in New York City.

At 26, Zendaya became the first Black woman to win the Outstanding Lead Actress In A Drama Series Emmy twice, making her the youngest two-time acting winner ...

Along with the Outstanding Lead Actress win, Zendaya was nominated for Outstanding Drama Series as a producer on Euphoria. I want you to know that anyone who has loved a Rue or feels like they are a Rue, I want you to know I’m so grateful for your stories, and I carry them with me, and I carry them with her.” The second trophy on her mantle has made her the youngest Hollywood star to win an acting honor at the Emmy Awards twice.