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, main 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 (2017), and in Spider-Man: Far From Home (2019) becomes his love interest as well as correctly guessing Peter is Spider-Man. She returns in Spider-Man: No Way Home (2021), helping Peter, Ned Leeds, and Doctor Strange to capture multiple villains that have entered their universe from the multiverse, due to a failed spell to make the world forget about Mysterio revealing that Parker was Spider-Man. Her romantic involvement in Peter's personal life would eventually be undone due to Strange's casting of a spell that 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. The character has received positive reviews, and Zendaya has been praised as a strong female supporting cast member, receiving the Saturn Award for Best Supporting Actress for her acting in Far From Home. She will return in Spider-Man: Brand New Day (2026).