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Zendaya’s fame has skyrocketed to insane heights, and even though she has come a long way from her Disney Channel days, the actress still feels overwhelmed with the attention and popularity she’s receiving.
Starring in major blockbusters such as MCU’sSpider-Manfilms andDunefranchises, she has earned the status of an elite Hollywood celebrity. Her high-profile romance with fellow Marvel star Tom Holland is also a favorite content of tabloids and magazines.
Zendaya Reportedly Struggles With Fame and Losing Her Privacy
Years of working in the entertainment business did not eradicate the shyness and introversion ofZendaya; in fact, it only highlighted the unusual part that came with stardom. In a panel interview forDune: Part Two, she revealed that the power and influence of being a celebrity are not made for her.
“I love doing the work, I love being on set… but I am terrified of that [fame] part of it,” she said at the event (viaLife & Style Magazine). She claimed growing up as a shy kid and the extreme media attention was very unnatural for her. Zendaya said that other people may enjoy the power that comes with fame, but she isn’t cut out for it.
A source told the outlet that the actress-singer reportedly struggles with the negative side of fame and that is losing her privacy. The insider also claimed that she uses her eccentric and glamorous fashion style as armor to deal with it.
Her relationship withTom Hollandhas been in the spotlight ever since the early days of their romance. They met on the set of 2017’sSpider-Man: Homecomingand have been inseparable. One of the things she lamented was when her supposed-to-be private moment with her boyfriend was caught on camera for the world to see. Zendaya confessed to feeling violated by the breach of her privacy.
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Over the years, theEuphoriastar has tried to learn how to deal with the downside of being a celebrity. The same scooper said that she is allegedly drawing strength from Holland, who himself was also a child actor. “Tom has experienced a lot of the same things, though, so he can totally relate. She really credits him with helping her find peace amid the show-business chaos,” the source added.
Zendaya Laments Missing Out on Normal Life Experiences
Zendaya’s honest conversation withTeen Voguetackled her struggle missing out on life experiences that a regular person would have done, such as attending a normal high school. She admitted it was not entirely a pleasant experience getting thrust into the world of show business and being forced to become an adult at a tender age.
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“I was becoming the bread-winner of my family very early, and there was a lot of role-reversal,” she remarked and later added that she has been experiencing teenage angst now that she’s an adult because she didn’t have time to do it when she was in her teens.
Ariane Cruz
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Ariane Cruz is a Senior Writer at FandomWire, majorly focusing on TV shows with over 3,000 articles published. Her love for pop culture and the creative arts fuels her passion to deliver engaging and informative stories. Her daily consumption of films, shows, and books keeps her energized for the day, along with her mission to serve as the bridge between fans and their favorite franchises.
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