Zendaya is officially set to judge the 2016 Miss Americapageant!

According to PEOPLE, the star will join singer Brett Eldredge, snowboarding bronze medalist Amy Purdy andTaya Kyle, author and wife of the late U.S. Navy SealChris Kyle, on the judging panel for the competition.

Zendaya said in a statement:

"It's great to be part of a show that celebrates women who are in college or graduated, and striving to make the world a better place through their chosen platform, ranging from domestic violence and bullying to cancer research and female empowerment, while also embracing beauty and fashion."

The 95th annual Miss America pageant will take place on September 13, 2015.

I'm not the biggest fan of the pageant, but I do really like and have respect for Zendaya! This is a great opportunity for her, especially being as young as she is. Congrats to her for snagging this gig!

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