Zendaya refuses to stand next to Sydney Sweeney after political feud deepens

Highlights

• Reports claim Zendaya and Sydney Sweeney have stopped speaking amid political tensions.
  
• Insiders say their clash began over differing views on Donald Trump.
  
• The fallout is said to be affecting Euphoria’s upcoming promotions.
  

Friendship Turns Frosty

Zendaya and Sydney Sweeney’s off-screen friendship has reportedly soured, with sources revealing that the two Euphoria stars are no longer on speaking terms. According to The Daily Mail, tensions between them have reached the point where they refuse to stand near each other during promotional events for the show’s upcoming season.

Once considered close friends, Zendaya and Sweeney’s relationship appears to have unraveled over creative disagreements that later spilled into personal and political territory.

Politics at the Core

Insiders claim the rift began when their contrasting political beliefs clashed on set. Sweeney, 28, has openly identified as a supporter of Donald Trump and describes herself as a proud Republican, a stance that has drawn criticism within Hollywood.

Earlier this year, Sweeney fronted an American Eagle campaign titled “Sydney Sweeney has good genes,” which drew backlash for its wording. When asked later if she regretted the ad, she told GQ, “I did a jean ad. I mean, the reaction definitely was a surprise, but I love jeans. All I wear are jeans and a T-shirt every day of my life.”

Sweeney also said it was “surreal” that Trump and Vice President JD Vance publicly praised her. “She’s a registered Republican? Oh, now I love her ad,” Trump reportedly said.

Zendaya, 29, on the other hand, has been vocal in her opposition to Trump, notably posting “Vote this MF out” during the 2020 U.S. presidential election.

Tension Spills Into Publicity Plans

Following the completion of Euphoria’s third season, sources say Zendaya has declined to share press duties with Sweeney. “It’s no wonder she’s refusing to do it,” an insider told The Daily Mail. “If she even stands next to Sydney on the red carpet, it can be read as her excusing Sydney’s views.”

The two actresses, who once affectionately referred to each other as “Z” and “Syd,” are now said to maintain a distant and tense dynamic on set.

Euphoria’s Drama Moves Off-Screen

While HBO has not commented on the reported feud, industry observers suggest that the real-life conflict could complicate promotional efforts for the series. Whether the actresses will appear together for interviews or red carpet events remains uncertain, but as one insider put it, “Euphoria’s drama isn’t just scripted anymore.”