At the long-awaited premiere of the new season of 'Euphoria', tension was noticeably present between the two leading actresses, who preferred to pose separately.
In shining Los Angeles, the long-awaited premiere of the new season of the cult series 'Euphoria' took place, gathering the entire star cast on the red carpet. However, the attention of the public and photographers was drawn to one particularly telling moment: Zendaya seemed to deliberately avoid taking joint photos with her colleague Sydney Sweeney. This did not go unnoticed. Long-standing rumors of animosity between the actresses, fueled by Western tabloids that often mentioned the principled reluctance of 28-year-old Zendaya to interact with Sydney due to her political beliefs (Sweeney openly supports Republicans) and participation in dubious advertising projects, now received, in the opinion of many, undeniable confirmation right before everyone's eyes.
Zendaya.
Sydney Sweeney and Maude Apatow.
Despite the unspoken tension, both stars looked impeccable. 28-year-old Zendaya, whose rumored marriage is actively discussed, dazzled in an elegant brown satin dress by Ashi Studio with a striking open back, adorned with diamond earrings. Her 29-year-old colleague Sydney Sweeney chose a vintage pure white dress from the 2007 Pierre Cardin collection, complemented by a voluminous bow belt and airy drapery reminiscent of 'angelic' wings.
Roots of Disagreement
It is worth noting that this conflict between the brightest stars of 'Euphoria' has a long history. It is rumored that Zendaya began to distance herself from Sydney during the filming of the second season. At the same time, Sweeney has never hidden her principled stance, repeatedly stating: "I am not going to change my views for others."
Reasons for Controversial Reputation
The complex attitude towards Sydney Sweeney in Hollywood and among the public can be explained by a number of incidents. One of the most high-profile was the scandal surrounding the American Eagle jeans advertising campaign in the summer of 2025. The slogan, boldly playing with the words "jeans" and "genes," sounded provocative: "Sydney Sweeney has great genes." This sparked a storm of outrage on social media, where many saw it as promoting ideas of eugenics and racial superiority, especially considering the actress's 'Nordic' appearance — blue eyes and blonde hair.
Her open political stance also causes considerable debate. Last year, the public learned that since June 2024, Sweeney has been registered as a Republican voter in Florida. This news immediately caught the attention of Donald Trump, who did not miss the opportunity to publicly praise the actress and her controversial advertisement, calling her 'hot.'
Duality of Public Image
Sydney's reputation is also constantly under attack due to her public image. Critics never tire of pointing out her overly revealing outfits on the red carpet and provocative photo shoots. The issue is not so much about showcasing her body, but rather the apparent duality of Sydney herself. On one hand, she gives interviews where she sincerely complains about the sexualization of her image and the intrusive attention to her appearance. On the other hand, she continues to choose increasingly 'naked' dresses for public outings and participates in quite risqué shoots, including advertising for her own lingerie brand, Syrn.
Recently, the legendary Kim Novak, a sex symbol of Hollywood in the 1950s, added fuel to the fire with her statement. She openly opposed Sydney Sweeney playing her in a biopic, arguing that Sweeney 'always looks sexualized.'
