Talk:Zendaya#rfc 55CB98B

File:Zendaya NMACC 01.jpg is much more recent than the one that is currently on her page.]]

I believe that Zendaya's profile image is very much due for an update. This picture, in my opinion is even better than the current one, as it features her front-on, facing the camera, in a much newer tone, and is better framed for her face overall.

I attempted to https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Zendaya&oldid=1278071086 edit and add the newer image, but Amaury reverted it, saying it needs a "consensus", so let's discuss and come up with one.

What is your opinion? Do you think that it is time for her picture to be updated? Is this one worthy? Samuelloveslennonstella (talk) 13:27, 28 February 2025 (UTC)

:She's old enough that her appearance hasn't changed significantly since 2019. I like the original pro photo as it is much sharper, better contrast and better posed. New one would be fine if that was all we had but I think the original is better. Geraldo Perez (talk) 17:26, 28 February 2025 (UTC)

::This is a poor quality screenshot, and there is no good reason to change it to this. Krimuk2.0 (talk) 06:23, 2 March 2025 (UTC)

As none of the actor's roles have been oficially confrimed and are curentally based on leaked photos/speculation, I am going to change Zendaya's role from "Athena" to "TBA". It can be edited once roles are officially announced. CHEEZEBRINGER (talk) 01:35, 7 April 2025 (UTC)

:So I accidentally messed up the table... can soemone pls fix it. CHEEZEBRINGER (talk) 01:44, 7 April 2025 (UTC)

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Hello, I would like to change the background description of Zendaya’s father from “African-American with Nigerian roots” to Zendaya’s father, Kazembe Ajamu Coleman, who was born Samuel David Coleman, is Black American and originally from Arkansas. He is a descendant of sharecroppers. Her father took a DNA ancestry test and discovered he had some genetic ancestry from Nigeria, Macedonia, and Iceland. This discovery led him to change his birth name to what it is today. Here are the links to reliable sources to correct this misinterpretation of her father’s background: https://ethnicelebs.com/zendaya/comment-page-42

https://www.arkansasonline.com/news/2016/sep/11/lr-runner-hurt-turns-to-bicycles-201609/

https://hellobeautiful.com/2794456/zendaya-explores-her-roots-immigrant-heritage-month/

https://www.complex.com/pop-culture/zendaya-interview-2015-cover-story

https://zendaya.fandom.com/wiki/Kazembe_Coleman

https://zendaya.fandom.com/wiki/Kazembe_Coleman Accurate informationseeker (talk) 19:46, 7 May 2025 (UTC)

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Hello, I am reiterating that the description of Zendaya’s father is not accurate and doesn’t truly tell his background. I would like to change “Zendaya’s father is African-American with Nigerian ancestry” to “zendaya’s father is Black American and originally form Arkansas”. He is a descendant of sharecroppers. Reliable sources of her family tree and lineage from Arkansas and how her father is not actually from the country of Nigeria, but rather has genetic ancestry that can be traced back to Nigeria( Africa in general) and other places (Europe). Sources:

https://en.geneastar.org/genealogy/colemanz/zendaya-maree-coleman (complete genealogy of Zendaya. Starting with the father, birth name Samuel David Coleman). Includes everyone in her entire family tree.

https://www.buzzfeed.com/sydneyscott/zendaya-talks-cultural-appropriation-and-her-roots

https://www.complex.com/pop-culture/zendaya-interview-2015-cover-story (read the heading,“You went to Africa for charity work recently.How was that experience?”).

https://www.wikitree.com/wiki/Coleman-4442 Accurate informationseeker (talk) 20:15, 7 May 2025 (UTC)

:File:X mark.svg Not done for now: please establish a consensus for this alteration before using the {{Tlx|Edit semi-protected}} template. - FlightTime (open channel) 20:39, 7 May 2025 (UTC)

::Ok, I will do that. Thank you. Accurate informationseeker (talk) 22:21, 7 May 2025 (UTC)

Hello again. I conducted a consensus a couple of days ago, and there weren't any objections to my recommended edit. I feel that enough time has passed for my edit request to be accepted and for this Wikipedia page to be changed for the better. The reliable sources provided are all factual. I have done what I was told to do before my edit was accepted, so I am expecting good results for requesting this much-needed edit.The link to the consensus I conducted will be linked below.

Talk:Zendaya#clarifyingZendaya’sfather’sbackground

Hello, everyone. I am proposing to change the description of Zendaya's father's background. I am seeking feedback, essentially a consensus. It currently states that “Zendaya's father is African-American with Nigerian ancestry”, but this can and often is easily misinterpreted and does not truly reflect his background. Zendaya's father is Black American and from Arkansas. He stated that he is a descendant of sharecroppers. He changed his name after taking a DNA ancestry test, which showed genetic ancestry from Nigeria, Macedonia, and Iceland(especially on his father’s side). Zendaya's father is not from Nigeria or has any family lineage connection from Nigeria. This misinterpretation has been spreading for a long time because of how his background is stated on this Wikipedia page. This update should ensure the accuracy and integrity of this Wikipedia page. There isn’t as much research into Zendaya’s father's background as there is into her mother’s. Maybe that is why articles stating her mother's background accurately mention her father’s factual background but are not being recognized. It is essential to value and present correct information to the world during such disinformation. I know my proposal will be considered necessary for this page and that the sources are very factual, mostly from interviews or legal documents about her family. I will state the reliable sources and particular areas where the proper information can be found. The reliable information is as follows:

https://ethnicelebs.com/zendaya/comment-page-42

https://en.geneastar.org/genealogy/colemanz/zendaya-maree-coleman (states zendaya’s entire family genealogy, starting with her father, who was born Samuel David Coleman)

https://hellobeautiful.com/2794456/zendaya-explores-her-roots-immigrant-heritage-month/ (It is stated explicitly in paragraph three(3) that Zendaya’s father changed his name after he found out about some of his genetic ancestry. It states he is a descendant of sharecroppers. Zendaya did this interview with her father, who was present. They did it together.

https://www.arkansasonline.com/news/2016/sep/11/lr-runner-hurt-turns-to-bicycles-201609/ (It is stated in this article that Zendaya’s father was born in Arkansas and so was both of his parents. Information is given on the age of her grandmother when she married and when she married.)

https://www.complex.com/pop-culture/zendaya-interview-2015-cover-story ( Under the subtitle, “You went to Africa for charity work recently. How was that experience?” Zendaya specifically states she is a black American woman and that there is a disconnect between black Americans and Africa. She mentions that her father took a DNA test to reclaim his “African” name.

https://www.buzzfeed.com/sydneyscott/zendaya-talks-cultural-appropriation-and-her-roots (Zendaya states in this interview that she once again is black American, and that black Americans have to do research into their genetic ancestry to know where their ancestry can be traced back to, and it isn’t their fault they aren’t aware of their genetic makeup because of the transatlantic slave trade). Accurate informationseeker (talk) 23:17, 7 May 2025 (UTC)

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add zendaya hat theory, which should be it's own sub-section and encapsule the 2014 mandela effect zendaya hat theory. Hatdaya5 (talk) 00:32, 10 May 2025 (UTC)

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Walkwayed (talk) 11:08, 11 May 2025 (UTC)

File:Zendaya's Hat.jpg

File:Red question icon with gradient background.svg Not done: it's not clear what changes you want to be made. Please mention the specific changes in a "change X to Y" format and provide a reliable source if appropriate. Rrjmrrr (talk) 17:14, 21 May 2025 (UTC)

The Zendaya Hat Theory is a viral internet meme and semi-ironic conspiracy theory suggesting that Zendaya uses different types of hats in public appearances to convey hidden messages. It originated on TikTok in early 2025, with users analyzing her headwear in a style parodying film theory and conspiratorial thinking. Though mostly satirical, the trend has influenced fashion brands and sparked discussions about parasocial relationships and the blending of irony with celebrity culture.{{Cite web|url=https://www.buzzfeed.com/erikmendez/zendaya-hat-theory-tiktok|title=The Zendaya Hat Theory Has Taken Over TikTok And No One Knows Why|website=BuzzFeed|access-date=2025-04-22|date=2025-04-20}}