Zendaya recently made a surprise appearance at a California high school football game. However, her presence carried a deeper meaning, as she showed up to support a special member of her family.
Zendaya’s unexpected appearance at Folsom High, on the other side of the Bay Area, had a personal connection. Her nephew, EJ Coleman, was playing in the game.
Check out the heartwarming picture featuring Zendaya and EJ below:
The young athlete who brought Zendaya to the sidelines
Zendaya, whose full name is Zendaya Coleman, attended Folsom High School’s football game on Friday night to support her nephew, EJ. A senior at the school, EJ plays middle linebacker and tight end, wearing jersey No. 7.
According to Max Preps, EJ has appeared in six games this season, recording 42 total tackles, including 15 solo tackles, and 5.5 tackles for loss. He stands 6 feet tall and weighs 195 pounds. 247 Sports lists him as a three-star recruit who has committed to play for Washington State next season.
In clips shared from the game, the Dune star was seen cheering on her nephew as he took on Del Oro High School. She wore jeans personalized with his initials and jersey number. When Oasis’ “Wonderwall” began playing over the speakers at Bulldog Stadium, the Hollywood star was also spotted dancing along to the song.
As Zendaya danced along, fans quickly realized she was at the game. After spotting her during halftime, some of her younger fans approached the actress to introduce themselves. She warmly welcomed them with hugs and posed for photos, including with the cheerleading team.
Zendaya also showed up for a thrilling win, as Folsom improved to 9-0 with a 42-41 victory over Del Oro on Friday. Folsom sealed the win with a touchdown and a successful two-point conversion in the final eight seconds of the game.
Originally reported on ComingSoon.
