Euphoria co-stars Zendaya and Sidney Sweeney might not be seen together publicly anymore. Reports suggest that Zendaya is unwilling to even be near Sweeney due to a “violent feud,” according to a Daily Mail report.
The source claims their disagreement stems from opposing political views. Sweeney, 28, has allegedly shown support for President Trump and identifies as a Republican.
However, that second part seems inaccurate. Sweeney hasn’t explicitly stated her political stance. While she is reportedly registered as a Republican in Florida, she hasn’t confirmed or denied it. There’s also a claim that she hasn’t distanced herself from Trump after he praised an American Eagle campaign. This leaves us with minimal information, which is a far cry from being an overt supporter of Trump or an outspoken Republican.
Still, in the current climate of Hollywood, merely being silent about Trump—which doesn’t equate to endorsement—is often interpreted as strong support rather than indifference. So…
Zendaya, 29, is said to be upset by her co-star’s views. Following the recent filming of Euphoria’s season 3, she reportedly declined to participate in press events that feature Sweeney, according to someone close to the production.
A source commented, “It’s understandable why she refused.” This puts Zendaya in a tough position. Just standing next to Sweeney on the red carpet could be seen as endorsing Sweeney’s opinions on Trump and ignoring the controversy surrounding certain advertisements.
It’s quite plausible. Not that Daily Mail is necessarily correct, but that reflects how Hollywood operates. You’re scrutinized until you prove otherwise—silence can be seen as complicity, and Sweeney has opted for silence. So, yes, it leads to that sort of labeling.
And while Zendaya might not be outright against Sweeney’s Republican identity, she may be genuinely concerned about her own career if she interacts publicly with her. Even casual encounters during press tours could jeopardize her standing with industry peers. There’s a keen eye watching how she navigates this situation, as her reputation could be on the line.
