Zendaya’s Blockbuster Run Continues As Forbes Names Her Part Of Hollywood’s Highest-Grossing Couple

Zendaya has spent the better part of the last decade building one of the most impressive résumés in Hollywood. Now, another milestone is adding to that growing list of accomplishments.

According to Forbes, Zendaya and her husband, Tom Holland, are officially 2026’s highest-grossing couple, thanks to a string of blockbuster releases that have dominated the global box office this year. While the ranking recognizes both actors, it also displays what has become impossible to ignore: Zendaya’s remarkable ability to transition between prestige cinema and blockbuster franchises while remaining one of the industry’s most bankable stars.

Tom Holland and Zendaya attend the UK Premiere of “Spider-Man: Brand New Day” at Odeon Luxe Leicester Square on July 29, 2026 in London, England. (Photo by Alan Chapman/Dave Benett/WireImage)

This summer alone, audiences watched the Emmy Award-winning actress lead two of the year’s biggest theatrical releases. She first appeared in Christopher Nolan’s The Odyssey, joining an ensemble cast that included Matt Damon, Anne Hathaway, Robert Pattinson and Holland. Just weeks later, she reprised her role as MJ in Spider-Man: Brand New Day, which delivered one of the biggest opening weekends in box office history.

The combined success of those releases helped propel the couple to the top of Forbes’ annual ranking, however for Zendaya, the moment is a culmination of years spent carefully reshaping what leading-lady success can look like.

Since progressing from childhood Disney Channel stardom, the Oakland native has become one of the rare performers who can command both critical acclaim and commercial success. She earned two Emmy Awards for her portrayal of Rue Bennett in Euphoria, received widespread praise for her performance in Challengers, and has become a cornerstone of blockbuster franchises including Dune and Spider-Man.

At just 29 years old, Zendaya has also established herself as one of Hollywood’s most influential fashion figures. Alongside her longtime creative collaborator and image architect, Law Roach, she has consistently redefined what modern celebrity style can look like, while also expanding her work as a producer and taking an active role in shaping the projects she joins.

Her latest distinction also arrives during a year of personal milestones. Earlier this year, reports confirmed that she and Holland had quietly married after years together, making Forbes’ recognition a professional achievement shared by the couple.

Yet, the bigger story isn’t simply that Zendaya is part of Hollywood’s highest-grossing couple—it’s that she continues to redefine what sustained box office success can look like for a Black actress. For decades, Black women have often been overlooked in conversations about who can reliably open major studio films or anchor billion-dollar franchises. Zendaya’s adds to a growing body of evidence that audiences will show up for projects she’s attached to, whether it’s an indie film, an awards contender or a superhero blockbuster.

The numbers behind this latest milestone are impressive, but they’re only one measure of Zendaya’s impact. Through carefully chosen roles, creative partnerships and an evolving her craft, she has built a career that transcends the traditional definition of a movie star.