Claire Stoermer is Zendaya’s mother, but she has her own story as an Oakland teacher, theater house manager, jewelry maker and Instagram personality. This guide answers the questions people search most.
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Claire Stoermer Quick Facts
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Full name | Claire Marie Stoermer |
| Born | March 24, 1964, Oakland, California |
| Age | 62 (turns 63 on March 24, 2027) |
| Known for | Mother of Zendaya; teacher; jewelry maker |
| Ex-husband | Kazembe Ajamu Coleman |
| Ancestry | Mostly reported as German and Scottish |
| @claire_maree64 (about 126K followers) | |
| Tattoos | Yes, first one at age 50 |
Claire Stoermer’s Age
Claire was born in Oakland on March 24, 1964. Her parents are Phillip Stoermer and Daphne Whitelaw. Recent coverage describes her as 62 years old.
Claire Stoermer Young: Early Life and Career
Oakland shaped her early life and her career. One biographical profile says she graduated from Santa Clara University in 1987 before joining the Oakland Unified School District. Treat this as unconfirmed, because it comes from a single profile, and I found no verified young photos, so don’t build content around those.
Her career had three parts:
- Teacher. She taught at Fruitvale Elementary School in Oakland. Zendaya attended Fruitvale Elementary, where her mother taught.
- Theater. Zendaya helped her mother during a summer when she worked as a house manager at the California Shakespeare Theater. One profile adds that Claire took a small videographer job selling DVDs to parents, which helped pay Zendaya’s tuition at the theater.
- Jewelry. She runs Kizzmet Jewelry, and Zendaya has been seen wearing its pieces.
Claire Stoermer’s Height
Reliable sources don’t document her height, and published figures conflict badly. One outlet says about 5 feet 6 inches, while another claims 6 ft 4 in, which is almost certainly wrong. Pointing out that no confirmed number exists is more honest, and more trustworthy to readers, than picking one.
Claire Stoermer’s Ethnicity
Wikipedia says she has German and Scottish ancestry. Other sites add Irish, English or Dutch roots, so the most consistently sourced answer is German and Scottish. She has said Zendaya is proud of her Scottish roots and would likely enjoy visiting Scotland someday. Zendaya’s father is African American, and Zendaya has spoken openly about her mixed heritage.
Claire Stoermer’s Husband: Kazembe Ajamu Coleman
Claire’s ex-husband is Kazembe Ajamu Coleman. Like Claire, he worked as an educator before later working as Zendaya’s manager. Wikipedia says the couple divorced in 2016. Zendaya responded to the news at the time by saying her parents hadn’t been together for a long time and were still friends.
Nothing reliable is public about a current partner, so I wouldn’t state or guess anything.
Claire Stoermer’s Tattoos
This is one of the most fun parts of her story. On The Jennifer Hudson Show in April 2026, Zendaya said she convinced her mom to get a first tattoo at 50, drew the design herself, and that Claire now calls her at random when she’s getting a new one. She described her mother as “basically sleeved up,” a “walking piece of art.”
A different outlet claimed she also got a small tattoo when Zendaya and Tom Holland got matching tattoos in January 2025. I’d label that one as reported.
Claire Stoermer’s Instagram
She posts as @claire_maree64, where she shares photos of her dogs along with her jewelry work. It’s also where her latest news broke.
Zendaya’s Siblings: Katianna, Annabella, Kaylee and Austin Stoermer Coleman
Many people search these names expecting them to be Claire’s children, but they aren’t. Wikipedia lists Zendaya’s six older half-siblings, from her father’s previous relationships, as Latonja, Austin, Julien, Kaylee, Katianna and AnnaBella. People reports that Zendaya is the only child of Claire and Kazembe together. Some fan sites wrongly list all of them as Claire’s children.
Latest News: Claire Stoermer’s September 2026 Instagram Message
Zendaya turned 30 on September 1, 2026. On September 3, Claire shared a screenshot of an Instagram post and wrote that she understood why people quit Instagram for their mental health. She said she had read some of the “terrible, horrible” comments about her appearance, that she no longer takes such remarks personally, and she referenced The Four Agreements. This isn’t new. Zendaya defended her parents against trolls in 2015.
Wedding Rumors
After stylist Law Roach suggested Zendaya and Tom Holland had already married, Claire reposted the clip captioned “The laugh…”, neither confirming nor denying it. Neither Zendaya nor Holland has officially confirmed a wedding.
FAQ
How old is Claire Stoermer? She is 62, born March 24, 1964.
How tall is Claire Stoermer? No reliable, confirmed height exists.
Who is Claire Stoermer’s husband? Her ex-husband is Kazembe Ajamu Coleman. They divorced in 2016.
What is Claire Stoermer’s ethnicity? She is most often described as having German and Scottish ancestry.
Does Claire Stoermer have tattoos? Yes. Her first was at 50, designed by Zendaya, and she has since added many more.
What is Claire Stoermer’s Instagram? @claire_maree64.
Are Katianna, Annabella, Kaylee and Austin her children? No, they are Zendaya’s half-siblings from her father’s earlier relationships.
Does Claire Stoermer have a current husband? Nothing reliable is public.