MJ (Marvel Cinematic Universe)

"I don't know who he is. But I have my suspicions."

- Michelle on Spider-Man's identity.

Michelle Jones, commonly known as MJ, is a character from the Marvel Cinematic Universe. She is a student at Midtown High, Peter Parker's school. She is one of Peter's best friends, and after Liz Toomes leaves Peter, Michelle and Peter become lovers. She is a supporting protagonist in Spider-Man: Homecoming and the deuteragonist of the sequel Spider-Man: Far from Home.

She is portrayed by Zendaya, who also portrayed Rocky Blue in Shake it Up, Zoey Stevens in Zapped, K.C. Cooper in K.C. Undercover, and Meechee in Smallfoot.

History
She first appears as Peter Parker's classmate, when Peter is at the school office. She sketches him, as she claims to like sketching people in crisis.

Later, after Liz Toomes moved away, Peter and Michelle became lovers.

Personality
Michelle is snarky and coy, but also kind and friendly. She often acts as the voice of reason, and she provides the troubled Peter with much-needed comfort and advice.

She also seems to be one of the smartest students in the class, as the only one figuring out Peter's identity by herself.

Michelle fell victim to Thanos' fingersnap, but then was brought back to life when Hulk undid the snap in 2023.