'I'm an official graduate y'all!': Shake It Up star Zendaya receives high school diploma... and pal Taylor Swift 'cries tears of pride'
She may have had starring roles on the Disney Channel, but all along Zendaya Coleman was doing homework just like every other teen.
The 18-year-old actress graduated from Oak Park High School, which is located just outside of Los Angeles, on Thursday evening and was seen participating in the ceremony.
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Congratulations! Zendaya has just graduated from Oak Park High School, participating in the ceremony on Thursday evening
The event was a nice change from the scandal she was caught in earlier this year when Giuliana Rancic said on E!'s Fashion Police that her Academy Awards ceremony hairstyle made her look like she smelled of weed. The actress has since accepted Rancic's apology.
Zendaya was congratulated by the likes of her gal pal, Taylor Swift, whom Instagrammed an image of Zendaya standing in gold robes next to her peers.
The 25-year-old singer captioned it: 'Cut Throat graduates, I cry endless tears of pride.'
Zendaya played the role of knife-wielding Cut Throat in Taylor's star-studded Bad Blood music video.
Zendaya celebrated the milestone via Instagram, sharing an uplifting message to her fans.
Busy bee: The 18-year-old actress was enrolled in Oak Park Independent School, allowing her to complete her studies on her own
Proud friend: Taylor Swift Instagrammed an image of her gal pal Zendaya standing in gold robes next to her peers, writing, 'Cut Throat graduates, I cry endless tears of pride'
'Shout out, not just to all the 2015
'To every soon to be grad, know that you CAN do it! (if I can get through it then anyone can)
'It's a long road, so many things will pose as obstacles in your way and at times the end seems further and further away, but please remember the importance of that beautiful mind you have and all the limitless powers you hold. All my love
The Dancing With The Stars vet explained to ABC News why she is letting it be known that she has graduated.
'It's really important for young people to see other young people striving to get their education,' she said.
'Both my parents are educators, so hopefully I inspire some kids out there my own age to go out there and keep doing it.'
Zendaya was enrolled in Oak Park Independent School, allowing her to complete her studies on her own
While she was not familiar with her graduating class, it seems they were excited to have a star in their midst.
Back to work! Olympic gymnastics champion Gabby Douglas was part of Zendaya's graduating class, Instagramming a selfie at the airport right after the ceremony
Zendaya tweeted on Thursday: 'So I'm doing my graduation rehearsal and I don't know
@blakeschaffnerr tweeted: '@Zendaya thanks for finally bringing some excitement in oak park Sincerely –everyone.'
Gabby, 19, was also enrolled in independent study, doing homework while training in gymnastics.
.@Zendaya graduates high school: "hopefully I inspire other kids my own age to keep doing it!" http://t.co/7CEkF701GI pic.twitter.com/4vAHcOJ0Cw
— Elex Michaelson (@ABC7Elex) June 12, 2015
Grad reppin with the one and only @Zendaya pic.twitter.com/prT123SV9J
— Josh Rosen (@joshhrosen) June 11, 2015
She is known as the first African-American to win the individual all-around event, having done so at the 2012 summer
Gabby wrote alongside an Instagram
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@Zendaya is one nice gal ���� #GraduationPractice #ophsclass2k15 pic.twitter.com/LKa9jzle9Q
— Stuart (@neevesharon) June 11, 2015
@zendaya I gotchu b #SLAY pic.twitter.com/TY4zvHXYWA
— Ashkaan (@ashkaan14_) June 11, 2015
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