Whispers of a rift between Sydney Sweeney and Zendaya are once again making the rounds, and according to insiders, the alleged friction is not new. The two stars rose to global fame through HBO’s Euphoria, where they play Cassie Howard and Rue Bennett. The show became a cultural juggernaut, pulling in millions of viewers during its second season in 2022. But behind the camera, sources now claim the relationship between the two actors has been strained for years.
Sydney Sweeney and Zendaya’s rumored feud is nothing new, claims source
According to an LA-based source, the tension reportedly dates back to earlier seasons of the show. “Euphoria bosses are all too aware the pair do not get on,” the insider claimed, adding that issues between them had become something of an “open secret” on set. While both actresses have since built high-profile careers, insiders suggest their off-screen dynamic has remained distant, with little social interaction between them in recent years.
Part of the reported tension, sources claim, stems from interactions involving Zendaya’s longtime partner, Tom Holland. The insider alleged that Sweeney displayed “flirty” behavior when Holland visited the set, something they say did not sit well with Zendaya. “They haven’t really hung out socially since then,” the source added, suggesting that any closeness between the co-stars faded over time.
Sources claim that, during the production of season three, Sweeney and Zendaya largely kept their distance. “During the press tour, any interactions between the pair are being kept to a minimum to avoid any awkward encounters on camera,” the insider said. According to the same source, media interactions around the show have been tightly managed. Journalists covering the series have allegedly been discouraged from asking questions about any rumored feud, with interactions between the two stars kept minimal during press appearances. “There is a complete ban on questions about tensions,” the insider claimed.
