What does Spider-Man MJ stand for?

The MJ nickname originally stood for Mary Jane Watson, Peter’s longtime love interest throughout different versions of the franchise.

What does MJ stand for in Zendaya?

Throughout her appearances in the MCU so far, Zendaya’s character has been referred to as Michelle Jones, or “MJ” for short, a play on Spider-Man’s classic Mary Jane Watson character.

Why is MJ called Michelle in Spiderman homecoming?

MJ is called Michelle in Spider-Man: Homecoming because she isn’t the same character from the comics. Mary Jane Watson was a very vibrant, red-haired, and sweet girl who becomes Peter Parker’s main love interest.

Why is MJ’s name not Mary Jane?

At the end of Homecoming, Michelle tells her debate team that her friends call her “MJ,” despite not having any friends. But Zendaya’s character’s name is definitely Michelle, not Mary Jane. According to Marvel Studios boss Kevin Feige, the nickname MJ is just a fun homage to the beloved Mary Jane Watson character.