Zendaya Quotes

“Fashion is a great thing, it's a way to express who you are.”

— Zendaya

“'Shake It Up' definitely teaches kids about the importance of reaching for your dreams and setting high goals. It also teaches great lessons about friendship and family.”

— Zendaya

“I would say that 'Shake It Up' was a chance for me to do two things I really love: acting and dancing.”

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“Braids are not new. Black women have been wearing braids for a very long time.”

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“Everyone loves Beyonce. If you don't love Beyonce, we can't talk.”

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I did kindergarten twice because I was so shy.

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“I don't think people understand the power of social media or our phones.”

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“I love Channing Tatum!”

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“I love singing and would love to record an album at some point.”

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“I realized that if I don't like something, I can change it. If I don't feel comfortable with something, then I have a voice to say it's not cool.”

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“I talk about Beyonce too much. I am a diehard.”

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“I'm a chocolate addict.”

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“I'm a little girl; no one wants to beat up on me.”

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“I'm a Virgo, and I know what I like.”

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“If there's any definition to being perfect, you're perfect at being yourself.”

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If you're from Oakland, and you're not a Raiders fan, then you're not from Oakland.

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My mom actually taught fifth grade, so ... I'm good with fifth graders. That's, like, my specialty.

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“Some things are really sacred and important to other cultures, so you have to be aware, politically, about those things before you just adopt them.”

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“The greatest of the greats wouldn't be the greatest of the greats if they didn't try stuff, you know what I mean?”

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“There are so many great things in life; why dwell on negativity?”

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Top knots are the easiest thing to create.

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“Why limit yourself? I feel like I can do anything.”

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“Why trip off some random person in Idaho that doesn't feel my vibe? Like, no thank you. Stay in your life; I'll stay in mine.”

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“You'd be surprised how self-conscious a lot of women are. That's something I've witnessed firsthand.”

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“A feminist is a person who believes in the power of women just as much as they believe in the power of anyone else. It's equality, it's fairness, and I think it's a great thing to be a part of.”

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“A good hair day is when my curls are popping. Sometimes my curls and waves, they like to go a little wild sometimes. They have a mind of their own. But some days, they just fall right into place.”

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“A lot of people don't realize that hair is a big thing for a lot of people, not just African-American women. It's something to be aware of and to be cautious of.”

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“I didn't like my hair and makeup one time on a photo shoot, and my publicist told me, 'You should just be happy with it - they haven't had a black girl on the cover since forever.' She's no longer my publicist.”

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I feel that if you shelter your kids from everything, one day they are going to be out in the world on their own, and they are going to have to figure it out. You can't give them a test if you never taught them anything that's on the test. They're going to fail.

— Zendaya

I have a phone obsession. It's really hard on set sometimes because I'll be checking Instagram, and then I have to remember, 'Oh, crap, I have to shoot a scene or rehearse.' Every now and then, I have to turn it off and live my life.

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I'm excited to be a part of the new direction the Barbie brand is headed, specifically how they are celebrating diversity in the line and encouraging kids to raise their voices.

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I'm not good at a lot of things. I am not good at keeping my room clean. I am not good at eating healthy. I am not good at sports anymore. I used to be! Not so much anymore.

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“I've had a lot of voices tell me what I should be making. Personally, I would much rather live and die by my own hand. If my stuff sucks, then at least I made it suck. I didn't allow some person, some old dude in a suit, to make it suck for me.”

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“It's hard as a young person of a different ethnicity or background to look at the TV and not see anyone who looks like you. Representation is very important.”

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“X Out has helped me keep up my confidence, and I know it can help anyone who would rather have fun than worry about blemishes. If you want clear, seriously good-looking skin, X Out is for you.”

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I love seeing young people take a stance and not be afraid to say how they feel, and protest when they feel things are wrong or unjust.

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“I don't mind if people look at me like I'm crazy. I'm just being me.”

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“I have a job that allows me not to look perfect all the time. I can just go looking the way I look, have my hair just any old type of way.”

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“Well, I am not sure of when my album will be released but my music has a lot of different sounds. I'm a hip-hop/R&B girl at heart, but I love pop music as well, and I even have an affinity for country music. So I would say my music might have something for everyone.”

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“It's so hard for women to be happy for one another, like genuinely happy. Once you find that, you know you've found true SELF happiness”

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It is important in this journey to remember that just because someone has inflicted hurt upon us, it does not give us the right to do the same. Body shaming and hurtful tactics will never get the job done.

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“I have a really strong passion for what I do. I don't see myself doing anything else.”

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“I've been blessed with good eyebrows, and I've worked very hard for them. Get a good brow pencil, fill them in a bit, make them perfect, and I guarantee you'll feel better. At least it works for me.”

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“A, surround yourself by positive people who will help you reach your goal and support you. And B, go for it!”

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“The secret to a really great friendship is just creating fun memories whenever you're with that person.”

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I just see me, an ordinary girl. I know my life is not typical, but I have tried to stay really grounded and true to myself. My family really helps me with that.

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“To me locs are a symbol of strength and beauty”

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“To me, America is a symbol of all different views, different types of people coming together.”

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“My generation has the opportunity to change the world,”

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“I am really good at making Top Ramen. I also love it when my mom makes vegetarian lasagna for me.”

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