Zendaya and Sydney Sweeney were both at the ‘Euphoria’ Season 3 premiere in Los Angeles, but fans noticed one thing right away. They were not photographed together.
That detail set off fresh talk about possible tension between the co-stars at the TCL Chinese Theatre event on Tuesday, April 7. Zendaya, 29, kept to solo red carpet shots, while Sydney, 28, posed with several other cast members, including Hunter Schafer, Alexa Demie, Maude Apatow, and creator Sam Levinson. So what is going on here, and why are viewers suddenly reading into every photo?
Red Carpet Photos Fuel More Feud Talk
Zendaya showed up in a black backless halterneck gown, pairing the look with smoky eye makeup and a shorter, tousled hairstyle. She posed alone for photographers and was not seen in any red carpet images with Sydney.
Sydney, meanwhile, stepped out in a fitted white mini dress with a cape detail and spent part of the evening posing with castmates. The contrast did not go unnoticed online, especially with rumors already hanging over the event.
Jacob Elordi also appeared to keep his photo ops limited, posing only with Maude Apatow rather than joining larger cast groupings. That only added to the chatter around who was standing with whom on one of the most-watched TV red carpets of the week.
Why The Rumors Are Getting Louder
Rumors of a falling-out between Sydney and Zendaya have been swirling for months, fueled by backlash over Sydney’s support for President Donald Trump and claims that her American Eagle jeans ad was racist. Some reports have gone so far as to suggest the two would not even stand next to each other at events.
The latest report quoted an insider claiming, “It’s no wonder she’s refusing to do it.” The source added, “It’s a difficult position for Zendaya to be in because if she even stands next to Sydney on the red carpet, it can be read as her excusing Sydney’s views on Trump and her refusal to apologize for the racist ad.” Neither actress appeared to address the rumors at the premiere, but the lack of shared photos is already giving fans plenty to talk about.
As for who owned the night, fans will likely split on the answer. Sydney had the bigger group-photo presence, but Zendaya’s solo appearance gave her the more talked-about moment. Fair or not, her decision to stand alone became one of the biggest storylines of the premiere.
Season 3 Is Finally Here
The red carpet drama comes as ‘Euphoria’ returns after a long break. The HBO drama has been off screens since February 2022, and Season 3 is set to premiere on April 12. A trailer for the new season teased a five-year time jump and some pretty wild developments.
Rue, played by Zendaya, is now in Mexico and reportedly owes money to dangerous drug dealer Laurie, played by Martha Kelly. Cassie, played by Sydney, is engaged to Nate, with the story also teasing a new OnlyFans chapter for her character.
Sam Levinson also hinted at one major twist, saying, “I will say that Cassie and Nate do in fact get married. I’m confirming it. And I promise that it will be an unforgettable night.” The season will also feature Eric Dane as Cal Jacobs. He completed filming before his death from ALS earlier this year at age 53.
