Zendaya fueled speculation of a behind-the-scenes feud with Euphoria creator Sam Levinson after a tense moment on the red carpet at the series’ Season 3 premiere.
The drama the actress seemed reluctant to pose with the director.
The incident unfolded as Zendaya briefly greeted Levinson before he quickly moved away, leaving photographers without the expected reunion photo.
Clips of the exchange circulated online, with fans noting Levinson’s frustrated expression as Zendaya tumbled off the carpet.
The frosty moment has added fuel to long-running rumors of a rift between the two, which reportedly began during the show’s extended hiatus.
Once considered close collaborators, Zendaya’s portrayal of Rue Bennett was heavily inspired by Levinson’s own struggles with addiction, their relationship soured after Levinson shifted focus to developing The idol in 2023.
The sun reported the Robert Pattinson costar was frustrated by the lack of progress on Euphoria pseason 3.
She even met with HBO executives to question why Levinson was prioritizing another project.
However, Levinson’s camp pointed to Zendaya’s busy film schedule, including Challengers and Dune: Part Twoas a factor in the delay.
Zendaya later backtracked on claims that her commitments halted production.
She told Vanity Fair in 2024 that she had been “open, just waiting” for the series to resume.
