Zendaya Reportedly Distancing Herself From Sydney Sweeney Ahead of ‘Euphoria‘ Season 3 Amid Controversy
Los Angeles, CA - Zendaya, the Emmy-winning star of HBO’s Euphoria, is reportedly hesitant to actively promote the show’s upcoming third season alongside co-star Sydney Sweeney, according to sources. The reported reluctance stems from a series of controversies surrounding Sweeney, including a politically charged family event and recent online speculation regarding her interactions with Zendaya’s partner, Tom Holland.
The situation has ignited discussion amongst fans as filming for Season 3,slated for a 2026 release,is already underway. “With her career at a peak, Zendaya reportedly doesn’t want off-screen drama spilling into her professional projects,” stated Sloan Hooks, a self-described “pop culture investigator.”
Sweeney has faced public criticism for several incidents. In 2022, a birthday party for her mother drew backlash after photos surfaced showing attendees wearing “Make Sixty Great Again” and “Blue Lives Matter” apparel.Sweeney defended the event on X (formerly Twitter), characterizing it as an “innocent celebration” that was misrepresented as a political statement.
More recently,Sweeney’s collaboration with Dr. Squatch, featuring a soap marketed as infused with her used bathwater (“sydney’s Bathwater Bliss”), was met with widespread ridicule. Her American Eagle campaign also faced criticism for a pun linking “jeans/genes,” wich some interpreted as promoting eugenics. Sweeney’s relationship with music executive Scooter Braun, which began after they met at Jeff Bezos’ wedding, has also been a frequent topic of media attention.
Adding another layer to the situation, unverified rumors circulating on platforms like Reddit allege Sweeney may have expressed romantic interest in Tom Holland. While these claims remain unsubstantiated, they have contributed to speculation about a potential rift between Zendaya and Sweeney.
Despite the reported tension, Hooks notes that Sweeney is expected to participate in scheduled promotional events and press engagements for the season.
Euphoria Season 3 will feature a time jump,moving the narrative beyond the characters’ high school years. confirmed returning cast members include Zendaya, Sweeney, Hunter Schafer, Maude Apatow, Jacob Elordi, and Alexa Demie. New additions to the cast include Rosalía, Marshawn Lynch, Kadeem Hardison, and Sharon Stone. The season will consist of eight episodes and is anticipated to be a pivotal, potentially final, chapter for the series.
