Zendaya Reacts to 'Spider-Man to Tennis Pipeline' Viral Meme After Challengers Role

Zendaya has recently been the subject of a viral meme linking female leads from the Spider-Man franchise to roles as tennis players. The meme humorously highlights Zendaya, alongside Kirsten Dunst and Emma Stone, transitioning from their roles in superhero films to portray tennis stars on screen. Challengers Box Office: Zendaya's Tennis Movie Scores Big, Hits Target With $15M Opening Weekend - Reports.

According to CNN, Zendaya recently appeared for an interview to discuss her latest film Challengers, along with co-stars Josh O'Connor and Mike Faist. When asked about the meme and the trend of female leads moving from 'Spidey love to tennis love,' Zendaya responded with a touch of amusement, stating, "Maybe it's some prophecy I need to fulfil. It's quite funny, isn't that?" Zendaya's 'Threesome' Scene in Challengers Trailer Sparks Memes and Jokes About 'Jealous' Tom Holland!

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Zendaya, who plays a champion tennis player turned coach in Challengers, reflected on the peculiar connection between the Spider-Man franchise and tennis roles. Despite the light-hearted nature of the meme, Zendaya acknowledged the coincidence, remarking, "I guess it worked out for all of them." As per CNN, the meme references Kirsten Dunst, who portrayed Mary Jane Watson in the early 2000s Spider-Man trilogy before starring in the tennis-themed film 'Wimbledon.'

Emma Stone, another Spider-Man alum, took on the role of Gwen Stacy before transitioning to portray real-life tennis pro Billie Jean King in Battle of the Sexes. Zendaya gained recognition as Michelle MJ Jones in the Spider-Man films, marking her place in the franchise before becoming a tennis player in Challengers. The film explores a complex love triangle involving Zendaya's character and her co-stars, Josh O'Connor and Mike Faist.