Zendaya made a dramatic entrance at the Los Angeles premiere of Euphoria season three.
She arrived an hour after the scheduled start time according to insiders Daily Mail described as a “power move” to avoid tension with co-star Sydney Sweeney.
While the rest of the cast sat for the screening at 7 p.m., Zendaya reportedly arrived only at 8 p.m.
Skipping group photos, the actress was seen greeting close friend Hunter Schafer and director Sam Levinson before being ushered inside by her team.
Rumors of friction between Zendaya and Sweeney have circulated for months, with sources claiming the two avoid each other “on and off set.”
The red carpet at the premiere fueled further speculation as the pair were not photographed together.
Commentators Richard Osman and Marina Hyde discussed the event further The rest is entertainment podcast.
Hyde said the atmosphere was similar to a fashion show in Paris where “Rihanna comes two hours late and then the show can start.”
Sweeney, who attended with boyfriend Scooter Braun, posed with other cast members including Alexa Demie, Maude Apatow and Schafer.
Fans quickly noticed the absence of joint shots with Zendaya, which reinforced the talk of a feud.
Despite the speculation, Zendaya has been busy with other projects, including The drama and Dune: Part Three.
