Zendaya was in swift competition with Anne Hathaway for most movies of the year. While Hathaway had five, and Zendaya is behind by only one, with four hitting the 2026 movie release schedule: The Drama, The Odyssey, Spider-Man: Brand New Day, and Dune: Part Three. Not to mention she had the (divisive) final season of Euphoria also hit HBO this year. Up to this point, I was under the impression that Zendaya might take some time to rest for a while but, apparently, she's already been busy with something else.
It’s not another film or TV role that Zendaya's been working on as of late. The megastar has been announced as “the new Prada Beauty Global Ambassador, fronting Paradoxe.” News of her high-profile position was shared on the Prada Beauty Instagram page with a tease that featured fashion, beauty and even a nod to her film career. But no one seems more excited than Zendaya about her new role:
I love how Paradoxe celebrates complexity, capturing both strength and vulnerability without trying to frame or define someone. For me, the fragrances we choose are a reflection of how we move through the world. Joining the brand feels like a completely natural extension of that mindset, especially since Paradoxe was already a personal favorite.
In 2025, the former Disney Channel star was announced as an ambassador for Prada Beauty’s male fragrance line, Paradigme. That's a major distinction on its own, but this latest accomplishment is also sweet. Check out the promotional video below:
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As great as that looks, I can't help but think Zendaya needs a break after promoting Odyssey and Spider-Man back-to-back. Before that, she also had an insane Odyssey filming schedule, which coincided with her shoot for Euphoria. Still, she doesn't seem to be slowing down anytime soon. More recently, we’ve seen the star alongside husband Tom Holland dishing about the aforementioned Christopher Nolan epic and the new and highly praised Spider-Man movie. In fact, fans in the comments of the post above were quick to point out another exciting prospect of her newest venture: more time with Holland.
More specifically, fans want to see commercials featuring Zendaya and Holland as part of the former's new position. 5ive5ifty5ive says, “Omg not the husband and wife ambassador duo.” Another, rosangelaraposo, asks, “Is there anything that her or her husband can't do?? Couple goals.”
Fans can’t wait to see the Challengers star in her new role, and I can’t blame them. daya.by.zendaya19 says, “Zendaya the global Prada Beauty ambassador has a nice ring.” But it’s fangirl18611 who says what we’re all thinking, “Zendaya is really winning this year.” Truer words have never been spoken.
It's honestly been quite amazing to see how Zendaya's year has played out, and it's wild to think that she still has one more massive movie in Dune that's still going to hit cinemas this year. On top of that, she even has a fifth film in production in the form of Shrek 5, though that isn’t hitting theaters until 2027. Despite the A-lister's busy schedule, it didn’t take much to convince her to join the next Shrek movie. As a fan of the franchise, the star had a “very quick yes” when asked to play the role of the titular character's daughter.
Hopefully, in between releases and the new ambassador position, Zendaya finds time to rest and recharge, though. Everyone needs a break, including one of the brightest stars in Hollywood.
