Zendaya Makes Emmy History: Becomes Youngest Producing Nominee

Zendaya has made Emmys history once again! On Tuesday (July 12), the 74th Annual Emmy Awards nominees were announced and for the second year, Zendaya made history thanks to her work on Euphoria.

The 25-year-old actress, who plays Rue on the hit HBO drama series, also serves as an executive producer for the show, which was nominated in the Outstanding Drama Series, making her the youngest woman to receive a producing nomination at the Emmys. Zendaya also landed a nom for Outstanding Lead Actress In A Drama Series, making her the youngest two-time lead acting nominee ever.

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In total, Z snagged four nominations, two of which are for her songs in the Outstanding Original Music And Lyrics category: “Elliot’s Song” from the episode “All My Life, My Heart Has Yearned for a Thing I Cannot Name” (music and lyrics by Labrinth, and lyrics by Muzhda Zemar-McKenzie and Zendaya) and “I’m Tired” from the episode “You Who Cannot See, Think of Those Who Can” (music and lyrics by Labrinth, and lyrics by Zendaya and Sam Levinson).

After winning Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series in 2020, Zendaya received a second Emmy nomination this year for her turn as Rue in the Sam Levinson-helmed hit HBO series “Euphoria.”

Zendaya is the youngest two-time Emmy nominee at age 25. She was earlier the youngest winner in 2020. The 2022 Emmy Awards will air on NBC on September 12, while also live streaming on Peacock.

The “Spider-Man: No Way Home” star portrays struggling drug addict Rue in HBO’s high school series, which was recently renewed for a third season after its record-shattering Season 2. Became the most-watched series in HBO history. Behind “Game of Thrones”. Euphoria was also nominated for Outstanding Drama Series for the first time. Zendaya is also the youngest producer nominee for that category this year, thanks to her work behind the scenes as well.