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.

Are MJ and Mary Jane the same?

Related: The Greatest Loki Variants in the Marvel Universe While Zendaya plays “MJ” in the MCU’s Spider-Man movies, her character is actually Michelle Jones — not Mary Jane. The character pays homage to Mary Jane and pursues a love interest with the shy Peter Parker (Tom Holland) throughout her film appearances.

Is it Gwen or Mary Jane?

Stan Lee revealed he never wanted Spider-Man and Mary Jane to end up together as a couple – his true love was always meant to be Gwen Stacy. Spider-Man and Mary Jane Watson are a classic comics couple, but Stan Lee always intended for Peter Parker to end up with his “one true love,” Gwen Stacy.

Is Zendaya not Mary Jane?

She is not playing the role of Mary Jane, nor does she share Mary Jane’s character traits; the use of the ‘MJ’ name is merely an in-joke to fans. Think of it as an allusion to that other character and nothing more. When Zendaya reappears as Michelle in Spider-Man: Far From Home, she retains the name ‘MJ’.