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Zendaya was thrust into the center of Hollywood headlines this week, not only for her dazzling red carpet appearance but also due to a quickly snowballing off-screen drama with her Euphoria co-star Sydney Sweeney. According to People and TMZ, Zendaya flashed her sizable new Jessica McCormack diamond ring at a Challengers screening in West Hollywood, confirming engagement rumors with Tom Holland that had swirled since they debuted the ring at the 2025 Golden Globes. Friends reportedly say Holland proposed at Zendaya’s family home over the holidays and, while the two are ecstatic, neither is in a rush down the aisle—busy schedules and the next Spider-Man film, which Holland revealed will shoot this summer, are keeping them occupied. Both have also signed onto Christopher Nolan’s next ensemble blockbuster, a sign that Zendaya continues to cement her A-list clout.

But the engagement glow was quickly overshadowed by the escalating feud between Zendaya and Sweeney. The Daily Mail and IBTimes report that Zendaya has pointedly refused joint interviews or even red carpet moments with Sweeney as they gear up for Euphoria season three promotions. The conflict reportedly ignited over Sweeney’s now notorious American Eagle campaign, which faced fierce backlash for the tagline “good jeans and good genes,” accused by many on social media of parroting eugenicist undertones. The controversy deepened after former President Trump endorsed Sweeney as having the “hottest” ad on Truth Social, while Sweeney, whose Republican affiliation is widely reported but not officially confirmed, declined to apologize or distance herself from the campaign.

Insiders told The Daily Mail that Zendaya, long an outspoken advocate for racial equity and progressive causes, sees the feud as a matter of principle, with publicists scrambling to orchestrate solo promotional schedules for HBO’s buzziest series. Tabloids from Bored Panda to Rolling Out have dissected the actresses’ online silence and lack of public support; fans noted the abrupt halt in friendly social media interactions, fueling speculation about on-set tensions. While both are slated to headline the new season, observers suggest the cultural and political divide now represents more than a personal spat; it mirrors Hollywood’s struggle to reconcile contrasting values amid a deeply polarized public sphere.

Despite the drama, Zendaya’s headline-making engagement and continued A-list projects arguably signal a long-term milestone, outshining the tabloid noise—though with social media ablaze, this off-screen rift may well become a defining footnote in her career’s next chapter.

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