Katianna Stoermer Coleman may not really be as popular as her younger step-sister Zendaya, but her affiliation with the successful and famous model, musician, and Hollywood star has equally put her in the spotlight.
Stoermer’s sister Zendaya significantly rose to stardom after featuring in the Spider-Man (2015-2017). She has also won several awards including the Oscars after her early career debut.
The sisters share the same African-American father; Kazembe Ajamu Coleman but Stoermer’s mother is alleged to have been separated from Ajamu since 2016.
Even though details about Katiana have remained very skeletal, there are interesting things about the celebrity sister that we have been able to find out.
Unpopular Facts About Zendaya’s Sister
1. Her Family is Closely Knitted and Has Been the Strong Factor Where Zendaya is Grounded
Stoermer’s family has a very strong bond and support for each other. This family tie has reportedly kept Storema’s sister Zendaya grounded even as a famous celebrity.
27-year-old Oakland-born Zendaya whose name means ‘to give thanks’ in the Shona language of Zimbabwe still lives and records her songs under the same roof as her father Kazembe Ajamu. The Ajamu family bond has kept the star and her siblings humble and cognizant of their roots.2. Her Father Did a DNA Test and Claimed His African Name
Katianna’s father Kazembe Coleman who also happens to be an Mgr Consultant, Performance Coach, and Music Producer previously took a DNA test and reclaimed his African name.
Similarly, Coleman’s sister Zendaya has said in an interview that she has an African name and a french middle name and her two parents are not ashamed of their origins. According to the artist, her mother does a lot of research about her family’s roots in Scotland and Germany.
Zendaya has interestingly taken it upon herself to assist young people to know where they are from. She said she is taking a cue from her parents who took out time to teach their children who they really are.
While Katianna’s father has an African origin, her stepmother has a German and Scottish Ancestry.
3. Her Celebrity Sister is a Strong Voice Against Racism and Marginalisation of the Colored
Katianna’s sister Zendaya has over time used her influence as a celebrity to speak out against racism and other forms of social injustice. She said being in the middle of two races has made it difficult for her to see color as something consequential.
She has notably responded to Guiliana Rancic’s racial slurs about her dreads at the 2015 Oscars when she was told that she smelled like patchouli oil or weed. According to Zendaya, Rancic’s remarks were ignorant slurs and outrageously offensive.
According to Zendaya, many people were impressed with her response especially TommyHilger who has praised the celebrity’s commitment to social justice. According to him, there are many celebrities with huge media followings who are not committed to making a difference in society like Zendaya.
4. Her Father and Step-Mother are Both Professional Teachers
Katiana is lucky to have come from a family where her both parents are professional instructors. Her stepmother Claire has been teaching for over two decades at Fruitvale Elementary school. Claire and Ajamu have undoubtedly used their wealth of knowledge to positively impact their children.
5. Her Father Manages Her Step Sister Zendaya
Stoermer’s father appears to be a loving and protective father to all his children. Moreso, he is the manager of his celebrity daughter Zendaya. Many people have however criticized Ajamu for being overprotective and accused him of ‘bodyguarding’ his own daughter.
6. Meet All Katianna’s Siblings
- Kaylee Stoermer Coleman
Kaylee is one of Katiana’s sisters who have over time kept a very low profile. Sources have revealed that apart from Zendaya, Katiana’s siblings are rarely known or even active on social media.
- Austin Stoermer Coleman
Details about Austin’s life and upbringing are not available at the moment. He however has been said to be a lover of fashion. He also loves his sisters and appreciates family time with them.
- Annabella Stoermer Coleman
Annabella is also one of Katiana’s siblings. She is likely closely knitted to her sister, common with the Ajamu’s lineage.
- Julien Stoermer Coleman
Julien is also said to be a wonderful brother to Katiana. Sources say he is married to Sonja and the couple has 3 children.
- Zendaya Maree Stoermer Coleman
Despite being steps with Zendaya, Katianna has maintained a very good and commendable relationship with her sister Katiana. She is the most famous of all of Katiana’s siblings. While Zendaya’s mother (Claire Stoermer) is a teacher and jewelry store owner, Katiana’s mother is not known.
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7. Her Step-sister is the Youngest Recipient of the Primetime Emmy Award
Katianna’s sister Zendaya became the youngest recipient of the primetime Emmy Awards for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series in 2020. Given her impressive performances on the screens. She has also won other entertainment awards and nominations since she went pro in 2009.
Zendaya’s fame has consequently put her entire family in the spotlight. In 2022 she was named one of the 100 most influential people in the world and has enjoyed success not just as an actress but also as a model and singer.
8. What is Her Net Worth?
Details about how much Katianna Stoermer Coleman worths is still under review. However, because she is the sister of one of Hollywood’s best, she is easily presumed to be financially buoyant.
The question may also come to mind about how much Zendaya is actually worth. Sources have revealed that the star is worth a whopping sum of $15 million. This money is undoubtedly courtesy of her successful modeling, music, and film career.
9. She is Purportedly Married With Two Children; Imani and Isys
Katianna Stoermer Coleman is likely married with two children. Though the name of her husband is unknown, the clues of her marriage and children are captured in erstwhile interviews with pop culture and Vogue. The names of her daughters are reported to be Imani and Isys.
Talking about family and relationships, the popular younger sister to Katianna is known to be romantically involved with Tom Hollands; an English actor that has previously clinched the British Academy Film Award and also made Guinness World Record having starred in several movies like the Spider-Man (2015-2017).
Zendaya and Holland’s love story began while the duo was working together on Spider-Man.
10. What are Katianna Stoermer Coleman Hobbies?
Katianna appears to be an outgoing person. She has however for reasons best known to her kept her personal life away from the media. As of 2022, she is not even active on any social media platform.