Sydney Sweeney speaks out on 'Euphoria' cast tensions rumors

Sydney Sweeney has addressed persistent rumors of tension between herself and co-star Zendaya during the filming of the third season of "Euphoria." Speculation intensified after the season's premiere in Los Angeles in April, where the two actresses were observed not interacting on the red carpet, a departure from previous events.

Speaking to Vanity Fair, Sweeney dismissed the claims of on-set conflicts, stating, "Well, I mean, we all grew up together on this series, so it's crazy to see how social media and the press manipulate things." She suggested that online narratives and media coverage have distorted perceptions of the cast's relationships.

While Sweeney denied interpersonal tensions, the production of "Euphoria's" third season did face significant delays. The season, initially slated for a 2024 release, was impacted by the widespread strikes of the Screen Actors Guild (SAG-AFTRA) and the Writers Guild of America (WGA) in the United States. These labor actions disrupted Hollywood schedules across the board.

Reports from outlets like The Sun had previously suggested a division between Sweeney and Zendaya, citing supposed political differences. One anonymous source claimed, "It's a bit of a headache because Zendaya doesn't want to be associated with a Trump supporter." Other reports have speculated about Sweeney's alleged attraction to Tom Holland, Zendaya's husband, or suggested that both actresses are simply focusing on their burgeoning careers due to their increasing popularity. Zendaya has not yet commented publicly on the rumors.

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Well, I mean, we all grew up together on this series, so it's crazy to see how social media and the press manipulate things.