In the fast-paced world of Hollywood, where friendships can be as fleeting as the latest fashion trend, people are always eager to uncover the real connections between two celebrities sharing the spotlight on a show. Few on-screen duos, notably, have captured attention quite like Zendaya and Sydney Sweeney, the stars of the hit series Euphoria in recent years. Their time together on the HBO offering has sparked abundant curiosity about whether their real-life bond mirrors their characters’ rarely intersecting storylines, or if they share a deeper friendship beyond the camera.

A few months ago, answering this question would have been simple, but recent developments in one of the stars’ personal lives have made the situation far more complicated.

Zendaya and Sydney Sweeney once shared a warm off-screen friendship. Sweeney was visibly emotional during Zendaya’s historic Emmy win in 2022, cheering her on as she became the youngest and first Black woman to win Outstanding Lead Actress twice. In a 2019 interview with ET, she called the actress a "role model" for girls, and, in a 2024 conversation with ComicBook, she expressed excitement at the idea of working together on a Spider-Man film.

While there are not many public records of Zendaya speaking on her friendship with Sydney Sweeney, it was assumed for the longest time that her feelings for the actress were also rooted in admiration and the shared experience of navigating the demanding world of their hit series, until it was not.

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Headlines referencing Zendaya and Sweeney in the same line recently took a 360-degree turn, going from labeling them as pals to foes.

Zendaya and Sydney Sweeney’s once-friendly relationship has reportedly cooled due to political differences. The Guardian reported earlier this year that Sweeney is a registered Republican, supporting Donald Trump's party. Zendaya, meanwhile, has consistently opposed the current US president, including in 2016 when she shared a video drawing parallels between his rallies and historical instances of racial injustice, according to Teen Vogue. These contrasting views are said to have created tension between the two stars. The divide, however, is not limited to the duo having supposedly cut ties quietly. The drama is said to be jeopardizing the press rounds of the upcoming season of their show.

Zendaya and Sydney Sweeney’s recent political rift, according to the Daily Mail, has spilled into their Euphoria public-appearance strategy. Per an insider who spoke to the outlet, Zendaya is now avoiding standing next to Sweeney, worried that doing so might imply she supports her views.

The tension complicates red-carpet and interview logistics for the Euphoria team as the cast gears up for the very thrilling next season.

Neither Zendaya nor Sydney Sweeney has issued a formal statement about their relationship. While Sweeney had spoken positively about Zendaya in past interviews, both stars have remained largely silent regarding recent reports of tension and political differences.

In Hollywood, friendships are often complex, and the evolving dynamic between Zendaya and Sydney Sweeney is a striking example of it. From shared admiration and support to political differences shaping public interactions, their story highlights how personal beliefs can permeate professional lives. While the masses may speculate endlessly, the true nature of their bond remains private. What remains clear is that even amidst tension, both actresses continue to command the spotlight individually, proving that their talent transcends any off-screen drama.

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