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EXCLUSIVE: New Zendaya Feud Erupts as She 'Clashes' With Euphoria Boss Over Show's 'Raunchy Scenes'

Plus, Sydney Sweeney tensions & 'The Idol' fallout fuel backstage drama.

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Aaron Tinney
Apr 14, 2026
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Zendaya is said to be clashing with Euphoria creator Sam Levinson – and even co-star Sydney Sweeney.

Insiders claim tensions are rising over his alleged “fixation on raunchy scenes,” as drama builds behind the long-delayed third season.

Zendaya in 'Euphoria' Season 3
SOURCE: HBO

Zendaya, 29 – the Emmy-winning actress born Zendaya Maree Stoermer Coleman, who plays Rue Bennett – is reportedly growing frustrated with Levinson, 41.

Sources point to ongoing production delays and creative clashes, tied in part to his work on The Idol, the controversial 2023 series starring Lily-Rose Depp and Abel Tesfaye, known as The Weeknd.

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