“Euphoria” Or E-Feud? Zendaya & Sydney Sweeney Get ICY At Season 3 Premiere… Is Tom Holland To Blame For The Cold War? (DETAILS)
Media Take Out has the absolute scoop on what went down at the TCL Chinese Theatre in Hollywood on Tuesday night, April 7, 2026. While the cast of Euphoria reunited for the long-awaited Season 3 premiere, the real “High School Drama” wasn’t on the screen—it was on the red carpet!
Fans noticed a “noticeable chill” in the air as soon as leading lady Zendaya and co-star Sydney Sweeneyarrived. While the two have always played nice in the past, sources tell Media Take Out that the two stars are currently “done” with each other, and it might be about more than just “mean girl energy.”
The Red Carpet Snub: “Icy Is An Understatement”
Eyewitnesses at the TCL Chinese Theatre noticed that Zendaya and Sydney didn’t take a single photo together. In fact, viral clips from the night show Zendaya warmly greeting Hunter Schafer and Maude Apatow while allegedly giving Sydney the “stiff arm.”
“Zendaya is a total professional, but she’s not a fake,” a source whispered to Media Take Out. “She kept her distance from Sydney the entire night. They didn’t even acknowledge each other during the cast group photo. It was awkward for everyone involved.”
The “Tom Holland” Factor: Did Sydney Flirt Too Much?
While the internet has been buzzing about Sydney’s “right-wing” politics after she was outed as a registered Republican in Florida last year, our insiders say the beef might be more personal.
- The Allegation: Reports have surfaced that Zendaya wasn’t happy with how “friendly” Sydney was being with Tom Holland when he would visit the Euphoria set.
- The “Open Secret”: On-set sources claimed it was an “open secret” that Sydney had a crush on the Spider-Man star, which reportedly led to “strained vibes” during the filming of Season 3.
Politics & “Mean Girl” Energy
Aside from the Tom Holland drama, there’s no denying the clash of personalities. Zendaya has built a brand on being the “ultimate girl’s girl” and a champion for social justice. Meanwhile, Sydney has faced a “war on woke” backlash after public records revealed her GOP registration in 2025 and her mother’s controversial “MAGA-style” birthday party back in 2022.
“Sydney has a very different worldview than the rest of the cast,” the source added. “Zendaya just doesn’t vibe with that negative energy. She’d rather focus on her work and her real friends than play nice with someone she doesn’t respect.”
Euphoria Bosses In “Crisis Mode”
With Season 3 set to premiere on HBO this Sunday, April 12, network executives are reportedly in “crisis mode” trying to manage the press tour. We’re hearing that there is a complete ban on journalists asking about the friction between the two stars.
Is Zendaya right to protect her peace, or is Sydney Sweeney being unfairly “canceled” by her co-stars for her political views? Let us know in the comments!