Alright folks get ready for some family drama in Hollywood! Zendaya who we all adore seems to be caught in a bit of a family storm . Her half-sister Latonja Coleman is speaking out and spilling some tea about a supposed rift and things are getting a little messy just as wedding bells might be around the corner for Zendaya and Tom Holland.
Half-Sister Latonja Says Family Rift Could Keep Her Off Zendaya's Wedding Guest List (If There Is One!)
Latonja Coleman Zendaya's older half-sister is not holding back. She recently gave interviews revealing some pretty personal family stuff . Latonja shares the same dad as Zendaya Kazembe Ajamu Coleman. She claims there's a big distance between her and the Dune star. According to Latonja she's only seen Zendaya once in the last seven years! That's a long time right?
Latonja who is 51 years old says she met Tom Holland back in 2018 at Thanksgiving. That was the last time she properly saw Zendaya until their grandmother's funeral in January 2025. She has five other half-siblings from her dad's side but she feels like an outsider especially when it comes to Zendaya's world.
"Black Sheep" Feelings: Latonja Claims to Be Pushed Out and Dad Favors "Other Kids"
Latonja really paints a picture of feeling excluded. She uses the term "black sheep" saying she feels pushed out by the family. She even claims her dad favors Zendaya and her other siblings from his later relationships over her. It sounds like there might be some old wounds and family dynamics at play here. Latonja says "My dad favored the other kids not his own blood. He’s the reason I haven’t been able to have a relationship with Zendaya." Those are some strong words.
She goes on to say it feels like "I’m the black sheep of the family. They’ve pushed me out. My other siblings don’t care about me and honestly I don’t care about them either." But then she makes a point to say Zendaya is "different" and "She’s my sister and I love her no matter what." It's complicated for sure.
Cancer Battle and No Support? Half-Sister Shares Heartbreaking Story of Isolation
In a really emotional part of the interview Latonja shares a painful personal experience. She says she was diagnosed with cancer and went through chemotherapy all alone with "no help no support" from her family including Zendaya. She claims "I tried to get in touch with Zendaya when I was diagnosed with cancer but family members Slammed the door on me ." That's incredibly sad to hear. She adds "I just want to know why Zendaya wasn’t there for me."
Latonja seems to believe Zendaya might not even know the full story saying "[I believe] they never told her [I had cancer] but I’m sure she found out later." Whether Zendaya knew or not Latonja clearly feels hurt and unsupported during a very difficult time in her life.
Surprisingly Sweet Words for Tom Holland: "He's Really Cool" and "The One" for Zendaya
Amidst all the family drama there's a surprising bit of positivity from Latonja. She actually has really nice things to say about Tom Holland. Remember she met him back in 2018. She describes him as "really really cool" and "down to earth." It seems like her family likes him too.
Latonja even thinks Tom might be "the one" for Zendaya. She did make a comment about them looking like an "odd couple because he's so short and she's so tall." But overall she seems to approve of the match. "But other than that I think he’s the one for her" Latonja said. It's interesting that even with all the family issues she sees Tom as a good partner for her half-sister.
Zendaya's Silence and Fan Reactions: Public Sides with the Hollywood Star
So far Zendaya herself has not publicly responded to Latonja's claims. She has maintained silence on the matter. However online fans are definitely reacting to the story and it seems like most people are siding with Zendaya. Many comments online accuse Latonja of being "jealous" or "bitter". Some even suggest she is just after Zendaya's money or fame. One comment said "Clearly she’s jealous of her" and another "Someone is bitter." Another online user bluntly stated "It’s about money." Some fans are even questioning Latonja's side of the story with one writing "Estranged from all of them including her dad sounds like she’s the problem."
Contrasting Views: Zendaya's Past Comments on Family and Sibling Closeness
It is interesting to note that Zendaya has in the past spoken about how important her family is to her and how close she is with her siblings particularly her nieces and nephews. She has talked about her "big grounded family" and how much she values that. She even credited one of her older sisters with "making [her] a better person." These past statements create a bit of a contrast with Latonja's current claims of distance and exclusion. It makes the whole situation seem even more complex and nuanced.
Key Claims from Zendaya's Half-Sister Latonja Coleman: A Quick List
- Latonja claims she's only seen Zendaya twice in seven years and was treated like a "fan" at their last meeting.
- She feels like the "black sheep" of the family and claims to have been "pushed out".
- Latonja alleges her father favored Zendaya and other half-siblings over her.
- She says family members prevented her from contacting Zendaya during her cancer battle.
- Despite personal issues Latonja believes Tom Holland is "really cool" and "the one" for Zendaya.
- Latonja admits she doesn't tell people Zendaya is her sister anymore due to shame over family issues.
- She emphasizes she doesn't want Zendaya's money but desires a loving sisterly relationship.
Family Matters are Complicated: What Will Happen Next?
This whole situation is definitely a reminder that even in the world of fame and Hollywood glitz family dynamics can be messy and complicated. It remains to be seen if Zendaya will respond to her half-sister's claims or if this family rift will be resolved privately or play out further in the public eye. For now fans are definitely buzzing about this unexpected family drama unfolding around one of Hollywood's brightest stars.