Zendaya might have become a worldwide sensation following her roles in Spider-Man movies and the Dune franchise, but there was a time when the actress was popularly known as a Disney star. Yet during her tenure at Disney, the actress surprisingly struggled to land a role she had always dreamt of.

Zendaya in a still from K.C. Undercover (2015) | Disney

A recent interview with a former Disney Channel executive revealed Zendaya’s struggles during her early career. According to the executive, the actress had auditioned multiple times for the Disney Channel original movie ‘Descendants’ but failed to land the role. However, as the missed opportunity drove her toward Spider-Man movies, fans appeared grateful for her Disney loss.

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