Zendaya and Sydney Sweeney Stay Separate at ‘Euphoria’ Season 3 Premiere as Feud Speculations Grow

The Season 3 premiere of Euphoria at the TCL Chinese Theatre on Tuesday had an unusually tense vibe, with fans and observers noticing that Zendaya and Sydney Sweeney seemed to avoid each other completely.

While other cast members mingled on the red carpet, the two leads appeared to take pains to stay apart, according to sources who spoke with entertainment media outlets. Insiders say the show’s production team has been aware of growing tension between the two stars for a while.

One source told reporters that “their paths barely crossed during the making of Season 3,” hinting that the issues may have started behind the scenes. Rumors of a fallout have circulated for years, with some claiming Zendaya’s partner, Tom Holland, might have played a role in the cooling of their friendship.

There have also been claims that flirtations and personal dynamics on set contributed to the divide, which became visible at the premiere. Zendaya arrived late, missing the earlier press line where Sweeney posed with other cast members, further fueling speculation about a rift.

Some sources suggest that differences in political views may also have caused the two actresses to drift apart over time. Despite all the chatter, other insiders have downplayed the supposed feud, pointing to both actresses’ busy professional schedules.

“They’re both in high demand and working continuously,” one source said, suggesting that the tension might be more about timing and work than personal conflict. On the red carpet, Sweeney remained professional, taking photos with co-stars like Hunter Schafer and Alexa Demie.

This was a shift from past interviews where she openly praised Zendaya, once saying in 2022, “It’s been amazing to be able to watch her and to see how much of a boss [she is].” Both actresses are having busy years. Zendaya has been promoting her A24 film The Drama with Robert Pattinson and director Kristoffer Borgli.

She will also appear in The Odyssey by Christopher Nolan and return to Spider-Man in Spider-Man: Brand New Day. Sweeney has starred in the thriller The Housemaid, which has been a streaming hit, while co-star Jacob Elordi is getting praise for his role in the new Wuthering Heights adaptation directed by Emerald Fennell.

As Euphoria’s storylines come closer to an end, fans and industry insiders are watching to see how Zendaya and Sweeney will continue to make their mark on Hollywood, both together and on their own.

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