MJ (Marvel Cinematic Universe)

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

- Michelle on Spider-Man's identity.

Mary "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.

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.

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

It was confirmed that following the release of Spider-Man: Homecoming that Michelle is a reimagined version of Mary Jane to be more representative of modern day culture, with the writers planting the seeds in the film with comparisons to Mary Jane Watson.