Challengers

Since her 2015 debut, Zendaya has become a Met Gala force, serving high drama with decadent textures, audacious prints and jolts of color. Fearless with silhouette and fluent in reinvention, she flips retro tropes into now — and nails the beauty to match.

With each new project, Zendaya makes it clear she isn’t here to be hyped—she’s here to command, vaulting from blockbusters to prestige turns and choosing roles that prize control over raw intensity.

Zendaya and Sydney Sweeney, both breakout stars from Euphoria, have taken very different paths to success in Hollywood. Discover how their unique strategies and career choices have set them apart in the industry.

Think you know every Black Panther in the Marvel Cinematic Universe? Think again. Discover the many faces behind the legendary mantle, from animated adventures to blockbuster films, and see how each version stacks up in this definitive ranking.

The upcoming Shrek 5 movie adds new talent from SNL and Superman, casting them as Shrek and Fiona’s sons, Fergus and Farkle. Find out who’s joining the beloved animated franchise and what this means for the next chapter.

A reminder that the Oscars are not an indicator of quality.