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I use my platform for more than just myself. Art is a reflection of human emotions. To neglect the political is to neglect what essentially is your job of storytelling. I would rather be known for the content of my character than for the project that I did.

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Zendaya
Age: 28
Born: 1996
Born: September 1
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Zendaya Maree Stoermer Coleman
Zendaya Coleman
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