MJ (Marvel Cinematic Universe)

Michelle, also known as MJ, is a fictional character portrayed by Zendaya in the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) film franchise, an original character within the media franchise that pays homage to Mary Jane "MJ" Watson, a common love interest of Spider-Man in comic books and various media.

She is depicted as a smart, snarky supporting character and classmate of Peter Parker in Spider-Man: Homecoming, and serves as the main romantic interest for the titular superhero in Spider-Man: Far From Home, a unique aspect for original characters within the MCU franchise and upon Spider-Man feature films preceding it. Initially, Zendaya's role was the subject of controversy, due to the belief that an African American had been cast to portray Mary Jane Watson, though her portrayal of a revealed new character received favorable reviews after the first film's release as a strong female supporting cast member, additionally receiving the Saturn Award for Best Supporting Actress for her role in the second film.