If we were to talk about the hottest talent in the film industry today, Zendaya’s name would probably slip into the conversation more than once. An actress and singer who started her career as a Disney star, she has gone on to become one of the most wanted talents of her age.
From her role in Marvel’s Spider-Man franchise to starring in the teen drama Euphoria, there hardly seems to be a role that Zendaya cannot shine in. The youngest-ever recipient of a Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series, it seems that this year, the Challengers star is going after the grand prize even if it means clashing against the likes of Angelina Jolie.
Emmy-Winning Actress Zendaya is Heading for the Grand Prize This Year
Zendaya, much like many young actors, started as a Disney star in Shake It Up. But her career trajectory has been unlike any of her contemporaries thanks to her brilliant and varied roles across different franchises and genres. In the Marvel Cinematic Universe, she is the know-it-all, unabashed girlfriend of Spider-Man while in Dune she is the mysterious Chani.
With her versatility and talent, Zendaya has consistently continued to captivate audiences with each new role she takes on. In recent times, one of her most standout performances has been in the romance sports-drama film, Challengers.
Starring in the love triangle drama as an injured tennis star, Zendaya defied expectations and proved she could take any role and make it an acting masterclass. Thanks to the film’s critical response (has an 88% on Rotten Tomatoes), Zendaya is confidently entering the race for the grand prize this year: the Oscars.
As per Life&Style, the actress is all too keen to push for her Oscars campaign for her role in Challengers. A source close to the site revealed that the actress is only going this far since she believes she has a fair shot even though she would be up against Hollywood talents like Angelina Jolie and Amy Adams.
Zendaya is Confident in Her Oscars Campaign, Even if it Means Going Against the Likes of Angelina Jolie
Zendaya’s sports drama film, Challengers debuted to rave reviews and praise from the audience and critics alike. A film more concentrated on her character’s desire to succeed than the love triangle, it portrayed Zendaya in another light, showcasing she is more than apt to take on mature and complicated roles.
On the other hand this year, we have Angelina Jolie starring in Pablo Larraín‘s Maria Callas biopic Maria and Amy Adams starring in Nightbitch. Both Jolie and Adams are receiving the Oscars buzz, thanks to their anticipatory strong performances in their respective film.
Yet Zendaya is not deterred nor afraid of the awards circuit this year and even has the full backing of producer Amy Pascal, as the source close to Life&Style revealed. With Challengers already having built a fan base, there is a possibility that Zendaya might have a chance after all!
Challengers is available to be rented on Amazon Prime.
