Sydney Sweeney Denies 'Euphoria' Cast Feud Rumors, Blames Media for Spreading Narratives
Sydney Sweeney told Vanity Fair that rumors of feuding among the Euphoria cast are fabricated by social media and the press, and that contractual obligations — not personal conflicts — explain the four-year gap between seasons two and three. The rumors had centered largely on an alleged rift between Sweeney and co-star Zendaya, fueled by reports of differing political views and claims that Sweeney was flirtatious with Zendaya's husband Tom Holland. The story gained a new wrinkle when Euphoria co-star Colman Domingo appeared to agree on Watch What Happens Live that on-set feud rumors usually contain at least some truth.
In a Vanity Fair interview published June 10, 2026, Sydney Sweeney pushed back against months of speculation that she and Euphoria co-stars, particularly Zendaya, had been feuding behind the scenes. Sweeney explained that all cast members were contractually in 'first position' to HBO, meaning their individual schedules could not have caused the show's four-year hiatus between seasons two and three. She described watching the media 'spin narratives' as 'honestly crazy' and 'funny,' insisting the cast 'all grew up together on this show.' The feud rumors had been stoked by tabloid insiders claiming Zendaya distanced herself from Sweeney over political differences — Sweeney is reportedly a registered Republican — and allegations that Sweeney had been flirtatious with Tom Holland on set. The two actresses were also observed keeping distance from each other at the Season 3 premiere in April, and Sweeney notably omitted Zendaya from a photo dump of filming memories. However, the day after Sweeney's denial, Colman Domingo appeared on Watch What Happens Live and agreed with the general statement that on-set feud rumors usually contain at least a kernel of truth, though he did not name any specific individuals. Past group photos of the cast showing apparent camaraderie visually complicate the narrative of a deep rift.
What's missing
Neither Zendaya nor her representatives have publicly commented on the feud allegations or responded to Sweeney's Vanity Fair statements, leaving her account as the only on-record denial from the principals involved.
How coverage differed
Newsweek presented Sweeney's denial largely at face value, framing it as definitively putting the rumors to rest. The New York Post, by contrast, gave substantial space to the tabloid allegations — including claims about political differences and Tom Holland — and followed up with a second article suggesting Colman Domingo's WWHL appearance may have inadvertently validated the feud rumors, offering a more skeptical take on Sweeney's denial.
What different sources said
- NewsweekCenter
Were ‘Euphoria’ Cast Feuding Off-Camera? Sydney Sweeney Sets Record Straight
- New York PostRight
Sydney Sweeney finally addresses ‘Euphoria’ cast feud rumors
- New York PostRight
Did ‘Euphoria’ Star Colman Domingo Just Confirm Zendaya And Sydney Sweeney Feud Rumors?
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