Zendaya shared a rare photo from her childhood in a heartwarming birthday tribute. With this gesture, Zendaya proved that looking back at your younger self is often the best way to celebrate a milestone. Turning 29 on September 1, she created a rare Instagram post so precious, there was cuteness overload to spare. Also, the actor shared a sweet note to go with the photo, expressing gratitude to loved ones and well-wishers.
Zendaya shared her childhood photo in a nostalgic birthday post
Zendaya, turning a year older and wiser, didn’t seem to want to say goodbye to her childhood. Posting a rare private photo on her birthday, the star rang in her 29th birthday by giving us a glimpse into her childhood days. In the snippet, she appears on a carousel horse ride, looking as gleeful as ever.
The photo showed the “Challengers” star at an unidentified age, wearing jeans and the cutest pink T-shirt for her outing. She is seen looking at the camera while trying to strike a confident pose by leaning backwards. In the photo, she flashes the brightest smile and looks delighted to be on the ride. Playing with her hair, she poses while showing only a slight hint of nervousness. Despite that, her smile is radiant enough to light up her entire face.
Zendaya’s rare childhood photo came with a warm message. In the caption of the birthday post, she proceeded to “say how grateful I am for another year of life” and for everyone who made it “so beautiful” and worthwhile. The Emmy-winning actor then thanked her admirers for “all the love and warm wishes”. As she toasted turning 29, Zendaya called it the “official last year of my twenties.”
As a matter of fact, it has been the Disney Channel alum’s birthday tradition to post childhood photos every year. In 2024, she dropped another charming baby Z throwback snippet on Instagram. In that photo, she was dressed in a floral dress while posing on a bed. Similarly, the year before, she had posted another photo from her childhood days.
