MJ (Marvel Cinematic Universe)

Michelle Jones-Watson, most commonly 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 recurring love interest of Spider-Man in comic books and various media.

She is depicted as a smart, snarky classmate of Peter Parker in Spider-Man: Homecoming, and becomes his love interest in the sequel Spider-Man: Far From Home, a unique aspect for original characters within the MCU franchise and upon Spider-Man feature films preceding it. She returns in Spider-Man: No Way Home (2021), helping Peter, Ned and Doctor Strange to capture multiple villains that have entered their universe from the multiverse. Her romantic involvement in Peter's personal life would eventually be undone due to Strange's casting of the "Runes of Kauf-Kaul", a spell which permanently erased the world's memory of Parker's civilian persona, including the loss of his previous bonds he forged with his friends, loved ones, and allies. 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 received positive reviews after the release of Homecoming as a strong female supporting cast member, additionally receiving the Saturn Award for Best Supporting Actress for her role in Far From Home.

Iago PUC's ideas

 * MJ appears as a main character in Spider-Man: Homelanders, with Zendaya returning for the role. In the film, following the alternate ending of Far From Home, MJ learns of her true nature as the human/alien daughter of Soto (voiced and motion captured by Ross Marquand), the chief of a race of alien Man-Tigers who were at odds with Thanos. She eventually embraces her alien form and identity of Tigra, becoming Spider-Man's superhero companion, and a member of his new team.
 * A version of MJ (renamed Michelle Starr) is a supporting character in Ultimate Marvel: Earth-2. One of Peter Parker's friends and classmates, she is also the superheroine Wave.
 * A similar version of the character (renamed Michelle Jones) appears in the continuities of Marvel's Spider-Man: Webbed Champion and Marvel: All New, All Different Chronicles, voiced in both by Alanna Ubach.

Moon Silvight's ideas

 * TBD

TheAmazingSaiyanSpider's ideas

 * This version (renamed Michelle Gonzalez) appears in the series, Marvel's Spider-Man.

Joint ideas

 * MJ appears in the Marvel Cinematic Universe NOW! franchise, portrayed again by Zendaya. Still depicted as Peter Parker's girlfriend, MJ is also a friendly acquaintance of the Avengers.