Zendaya is an only child and the youngest of six at the same time. Her parents, Claire Stoermer and Kazembe Ajamu Coleman, had one child together, but Kazembe already had five from an earlier relationship. That makes Zendaya the baby of a large blended family in Oakland, California, something she brings up often when explaining why fame did not go to her head.
Here is who her siblings are, what is publicly known about each, and how the family fits into a year that has been her busiest yet.
Where the name comes from
“Zendaya” comes from “Tendai,” a Shona word meaning “to give thanks.” Her father took the name Kazembe Ajamu as an adult and is often listed by his birth name, Samuel David Coleman. Her mother’s family is German and Scottish. The combined surname, Stoermer Coleman, is shared by all six siblings, which is how fans first identified them.
@zendaya When your feet hurt but you got a whole lot to smile about. Still absolutely beaming, thank you from the bottom of my heart.
The three sisters
Katianna Stoermer Coleman is the eldest. In a 2019 Vogue profile Zendaya described visiting Katianna in Oakland, where she lives with her husband and two daughters, Imani and Isys. Zendaya has said she learned a lot about parenting and patience from watching her oldest sister, and her nieces have appeared in her social media over the years.
Annabella Stoermer Coleman is the sister most often searched alongside Zendaya’s name. She keeps a low profile, but Zendaya has spoken about her warmly, and the two have been photographed together at family events. Public information about Annabella’s work is limited and most of what circulates online is guesswork.
Kaylee Stoermer Coleman is the youngest of the three sisters and the one who has appeared with Zendaya in public most often, including at premieres. Fans have noted a strong resemblance between the two.
The two brothers
Austin Stoermer Coleman is the older of the two brothers and the one fans know by face, because he appears in family photos Zendaya has shared. Online bios often describe him as an actor, but he has no verified film or television credits, and he does not maintain a public profile.
Julien Stoermer Coleman is the brother least known to the public. He does not maintain public social media accounts and has not given interviews.
What Zendaya says about them
Zendaya rarely names her siblings in interviews, but she talks about the family constantly. She has said being the youngest in a big family meant nobody treated her as special, that her nieces and nephews make her feel like a regular aunt rather than a movie star, and that going back to Oakland is how she resets. When pregnancy rumors spread on social media in 2022, she shut them down with a joke about why she stays off Twitter, then spent the rest of the week posting about her family.
The family in 2026
This is the year the “baby of the family” became one of the biggest stars in the world all at once. Euphoria returned for its third season on HBO on April 12, 2026. Christopher Nolan’s The Odyssey, in which she stars alongside her fiancé Tom Holland, opened on July 17, 2026. Dune: Part Three is scheduled for December 18, 2026. In between, she and Holland have kept their wedding plans private, which is consistent with everything else about how she handles family.
Zendaya is far from the only star whose siblings draw attention. Readers interested in famous families may also want to read about Scarlett Johansson’s daughter Rose or Elvis Presley’s granddaughter Finley.
FAQ
How many siblings does Zendaya have?
Five: sisters Katianna, Annabella and Kaylee, and brothers Austin and Julien. All are older half-siblings from her father’s side.
Who is Annabella Stoermer Coleman?
One of Zendaya’s older half-sisters. She lives privately and has not given interviews.
Does Zendaya have a full sibling?
No. She is the only child of Claire Stoermer and Kazembe Ajamu Coleman.
Is Zendaya married?
Not yet. She and Tom Holland have been engaged since December 2024.
