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You just have to love Zendaya’s parents, Claire Stoermer and Kazembe Coleman. They have shown themselves to be parenting goals.

Whether you look at the mature queen they raised in Zendaya, or you look at how they carry themselves in the public eye, they really seem to have this parenting thing down. And similar to their daughter, fame hasn’t changed one bit of who they are.

Many people have become more and more curious about the people who created and raised the millennial mogul, Zendaya Coleman. She had to have gotten her laid back and goofy personality somewhere, right?

Well, here they are.

Meet the family

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Although we mostly see pictures of just Zendaya, her father and her mother, she actually has a large family. Zendaya’s sisters and brother include Kaylee Stoermer Coleman, Austin Stoermer Coleman, Katianna Stoermer Coleman, AnnaBella Stoermer Coleman and Julien Stoermer Coleman. So basically, Zendaya came out of the womb as an aunt and got even more nieces and nephews as she’s grown older.

In 2008, Claire and Kazembe married. Zandaya’s parents were still together while she competed on “Dancing with the Stars” and both were cheering her on as she stormed the stage with her dance partner Val. However, in 2016, they divorced. As we explained earlier, both parents carried themselves with grace and maturity throughout the whole process. This most likely stemmed from the amicable reasons for the divorce. But, it’s important to note that they did not let their marriage affect their family. Pictures and videos of the family together can attest to the fact that they are still stronger than ever.

Who is Claire Stoermer?

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1 She’s an Entrepreneur and a Teacher.

Claire taught Shakespeare and the Arts to Oakland students in California. Zendaya reveals in her Teen Vogue interview that her mother’s devotion inspired her and instilled in her a great sense of appreciation for education. She would go “above and beyond, working constantly to open her students’ eyes to an education that could lift them far beyond their current circumstances,” Zendaya explained.

Zendaya’s mother also owns her own jewelry business, Kizzmet Jewelry, that sells gorgeous hand-made items. On Zendaya’s app, her mother goes into detail about how she customizes each piece of jewelry herself. The posts are titled “Making Jewelry With My Mama!” The actress regularly wears her mother’s pieces and loves to show off her mom’s talents.

2 Her Hair Stays Poppin’.

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From her badass hair cuts in her late 20s and early 30s to her bold hairstyles now, Claire stays fashion-forward and chic. In April 2017, Zendaya, the ever versatile artist, tried out her colorist skills on her mother. Zendaya’s looking like she might have a career in hair styling too. Guess we can just tack that only her long list of backup professions in case she ever wants to leave entertainment.

3 She’s No Stranger to the Theater.

In addition to entrepreneurship and teaching, Claire was also House Manager at the California Shakespeare Theater in Orinda. This means that Claire Stoermer would focus on selling tickets, ushering patrons, overseeing maintenance and sometimes aiding in production. Oakland Magazine explains that this is where Zendaya honed her acting skills and gained her passion for entertainment.

4 She has Dutch and German Ancestors.

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In a heart-warming video celebrating Immigrant Heritage Month, Zendaya explains why it’s important to know where you come from and celebrate your heritage. This fact is especially true in the intolerant climate many immigrants face in American and other countries.

Zendaya’s parents were also featured in this video. Claire tells the audience that her grandfather and great grandfather on her mother’s side were from Scotland. While her German ancestry stems from her father’s side of the family.

Who is Kazembe Coleman?

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Fast Fact: His mother was only 14 when she got married and his dad and grandfather were sharecroppers.

1 Zendaya’s Dad has Nigerian, Icelandic and Macedonian roots.

In Zendaya’s Immigrant Heritage Month video, Kazembe explains that he can’t go too far into his ancestry because many of his ancestors were born in-house. They didn’t care about birth certificates then, so there wasn’t much information to find in past records. However, he did find out through a cheek swab DNA test that his father’s ancestors were from Iceland and Macedonia, while his mother was from Nigeria.

2 Kazembe’s original name was Samuel David Coleman.

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In this same immigrant heritage same video, Kazembe relayed to us that he changed his name from Samuel David Coleman to Kazembe Ajamu Coleman to reclaim his heritage. Usually, immigrant families try to change their children’s names or try to make sure to name their children more American-sounding names so they can fit in better. However, Kazembe wanted to celebrate where he came from with his name. Kazembe is a kingdom in modern-day Zambia, a country located in South Africa.

3 He Is Zendaya’s Manager.

During Zendaya’s rise to the top, her father and Zendaya signed a management contract. Because of this, he constantly travels with her and oversees all the deals and engagements she accepts. Although this may lead to tension between Zendaya and her father, their relationship shows no signs of that happening. Mutual respect and love from both sides make for a stronger relationship and stronger career decisions.

4 He Channels Protective Father Marcus from “Bad Boys II”.

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When Zendaya started talking to Odell Beckham Jr., things escalated very quickly. Everybody wondered when Zendaya and the wide receiver for the NY Giants would get married. Meanwhile, Odell and Zendaya were just friends hanging out with Kazembe in tow. Her father explained how them hanging out was more like an “audition.” Which meant he was probably channeling Marcus from the “Bad Boys II” interrogation.

But then again, maybe he was also testing out Odell’s intentions for his daughter.

Marcus (to Reggie): You a virgin?
Reggie: Yes, sir.
Marcus: Good. Keep it that way.

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All in all, Zendaya’s parents turn out to be just as cool as their daughter. They are interesting, open and genuine people. Zendaya had to learn it from somewhere, right?

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