Rumors of tension between Euphoria stars Sydney Sweeney and Zendaya are gaining traction as the promotional campaign for the show’s third season ramps up.
The speculation began online but has intensified during the media push ahead of the upcoming season premiere.
Fans noticed that Sweeney has been absent from several recent promotional appearances connected to the HBO series, which is scheduled to return in the coming weeks.
Photos shared on HBO’s social media accounts recently showed Zendaya posing with several cast members, including Hunter Schafer, Alexa Demie and Maude Apatow. Sweeney was not present in the images, prompting speculation across social media.
Some online commentators have suggested that the absence could point to tension between Sweeney and Zendaya, though there has been no official confirmation of any dispute.
The rumors have also been fueled by political speculation surrounding Sweeney. In recent months, the actress has attracted attention online after becoming an unexpected figure of interest among some conservative commentators.
While Sweeney has not publicly endorsed any political candidate or confirmed her voting preferences, reports about her voter registration and an advertising campaign controversy have sparked debate on social media.
Zendaya, meanwhile, has long been associated with progressive causes, leading some fans to speculate that differing political views could have created friction between the co-stars.
However, reports from TMZ have disputed claims of a feud.
According to the outlet, the group photo that triggered the latest round of speculation was taken during an informal behind-the-scenes moment rather than a scheduled promotional event.
Sources cited by the publication say Sweeney’s absence had nothing to do with any disagreement between the two actresses.
Despite the rumors, anticipation remains high for the third season of Euphoria, which is set to premiere on HBO Max on April 12.
Since the show first debuted, many members of the cast have seen their careers rise dramatically. Zendaya, already a well-known actor at the time of the first season, has continued to earn acclaim for her performances.
Meanwhile, Sweeney and Jacob Elordi have both emerged as major Hollywood stars in their own right.
With the upcoming season expected to be one of the show’s most dramatic yet, fans will soon be able to focus on the story unfolding on screen rather than the speculation surrounding the cast.
