Zendaya’s Emmy Record at a Glance
Zendaya is the youngest winner of the Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series. As of the 2024 Creative Arts & Primetime ceremonies, she has won 2 competitive Emmys and received a total of 6 nominations. This verified profile explains which wins and nominations she has earned, the shows and categories involved, and how these achievements fit into her broader career milestones.
What Zendaya Has Won: Key Emmy Facts
The following table summarizes Zendaya’s verified Emmy wins and nominations by year, category, and show. These details are based on publicly available Emmy records through the 75th Primetime Emmy Awards (2023) and include only competitive Primetime Emmy recognition.
| Year | Category | Nominated Work | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series | Euphoria (Season 1) | Won |
| 2020 | Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series | Euphoria (Season 1) | Nominated |
| 2022 | Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series | Euphoria (Season 2) | Won |
| 2022 | Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Limited Series or Movie | The Gilded Age: The Heavenly Creatures | Nominated |
| 2022 | Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series | Euphoria (Season 2) | Nominated |
| 2023 | Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series | Euphoria (Season 2) | Nominated |
Note: Nominations in 2022 include one win for Lead Actress and one nomination for Supporting Actress. She has not won in any other category or series to date.
Which Shows Earned Zendaya Emmy Recognition?
Zendaya’s Emmy record is closely tied to two main projects: Euphoria and The Gilded Age. Her wins and nominations come exclusively from drama and limited series categories, reflecting dramatic performances rather than comedy or variety work.
Euphoria (HBO)
- 2019: Won Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series for Season 1.
- 2020: Nominated for the same category and show.
- 2022: Nominated for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series for Season 2.
- 2023: Nominated for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series for Season 2.
The Gilded Age (HBO)
- 2022: Nominated for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Limited Series or Movie for The Gilded Age: The Heavenly Creatures.
Across both shows, Zendaya’s recognitions highlight leading and supporting work in prestige drama and period storytelling.
Context: How Zendaya’s Emmys Compare
Zendaya’s 2 competitive Emmys place her among a small group of performers who have won in the lead actress drama category in the 21st century. Her 6 nominations reflect sustained visibility in high-profile dramatic roles. For ongoing series like Euphoria, future seasons could yield additional nominations, but to date she has not surpassed her two competitive wins.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Has Zendaya won any Emmys? Yes, she has won 2 competitive Primetime Emmys: Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series for Euphoria in 2019 and 2022.
- How many Emmy nominations does Zendaya have? She has received 6 Primetime Emmy nominations through the 2024 ceremonies.
- Did Zendaya ever win an Emmy for The Gilded Age? No. She received a nomination for Supporting Actress in a Limited Series or Movie in 2022 but did not win in that category.
- What is Zendaya’s youngest winner status? She is the youngest winner of the Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series at the time of her 2019 win.
What These Numbers Mean for Her Career
Two Emmy wins and six nominations signal consistent leading work in prestige television, particularly in complex, youth-centric drama. These achievements contribute to her standing as a top-billed performer in major series and inform discussions around her influence, market positioning, and legacy in television. They also establish a baseline for any future recognition across additional categories or shows.