Zendaya Is Tired Of Being Asked About Kissing CHALLENGERS Co-Stars Mike Faist and Josh O'Connor

SUBSCRIBE FOR MORE CELEB INTERVIEWS! Emmy-Winner Jake Hamilton talks with the stars of CHALLENGERS -- Zendaya, Mike Faist and Josh O'Connor.

[@JakesTakesTV]

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[@jalandharashiva]

What's weird is her kissing two guys in the same frame.

[@imogenbegns]

Nice interview.

[@PokhrajRoy.]

To quote Britney Spears: “It’s a movie. It’s pretend. You’re an adult, you should know that.”

[@jalandharashiva]

What's weird is her kissing two guys in the same frame. 0

[@PokhrajRoy.]

@@jalandharashiva Doesn’t matter even then

[@jalandharashiva]

@@PokhrajRoy. people like you are also destroying sanity. She looks like a teenager, not even fully developed. Why propagate culture in that direction?

[@valeriesantos8178]

@jalandharashiva Tho thankfully I haven’t seen it, I get u. Plus she’s not just ‘an actress’ to most. She’s a ‘real’, down to earth tomboyish family member. It’s all love tho.

[@depressedpotato5361]

​@jalandharashiva just say you're a little virgin who can't separate reality from fiction, now are you gonna start calling jake gyllenhall gay because he kissed heath ledger in brokeback mountain??

[@hollysparke16]

They literally only ask her because of Tom… people need to really get a life. They ask the question because they’re like oh what’s it like kissing people other than Tom it’s so stupid. Please just leave the poor woman alone and let her live her life 😭

[@Fatima-Zahra-rh]

meanwhile he had a scene of being banged by guy into the wall

[@jalandharashiva]

What's weird is her kissing two guys in the same frame. 1

[@Q.T-T]

I also believe it's because she's a former Disney kid hehe

[@vehzee]

Which is crazy bc nobody was asking tom about his sex scenes in his apple tv show

[@hollysparke16]

@@vehzee exactly Zendaya wasn’t mentioned once when he did scenes that involved kissing and other things. Maybe there’s a bit more to it.

[@mimifanet]

People should stop making her whole identity “Tom Holland’s gf”. That’s where a lot of the weird questions stem from

[@robinvolpi]

Correct.

[@user-jd4jn5sp7t]

And people should stop making Tom Holland as Zendaya's girlfriend only ...he has his own identity love him as much as i love Zendaya , i love them as individual and as a couple.

[@whitney8336]

Nope it's because she's Zendaya. She's been asked about kissing her costars since The Greatest Showman. She was still secretly dating Tom but the vast majority of the public was unaware

[@robinvolpi]

@@whitney8336 It's about her relationship WITH TOM and them wanting to get a response/reaction.

[@mimifanet]

@@user-jd4jn5sp7t I haven’t seen it happen to him as much which is why I didn’t say vice versa. He played a fairly risqué role recently and didn’t really get the reception Zendaya got for doing this movie. There’s some misogyny in her experience and we can’t negate that.

[@purpurr707]

Zendaya's look at the end is so genuine. It feels that way and am 100% sure is that way.

[@jalandharashiva]

What's weird is her kissing two guys in the same frame. 3

[@lovem7635]

​@@jalandharashivathe same thing you are asking every were

[@ChristopherZapata]

Producer's know what they we're doing with her

[@ninabobsa5932]

For real though, when it comes to Zendaya in particular, some people tend to overlook that actors kissing on screen is just acting and doesn't carry personal meaning. It’s done in a professional setting with a lot of other people in the room. It’s not romantic. The focus on her relationship with Tom and people’s fascination with it might contribute to this oversight and while her relationship with Tom is not exactly a secret it’s super private so some media outlets try to dig out anything on their relationship to capture a viral moment. Some journalists are even weirder than fans like no need to make her or her co-stars feel uncomfortable and ask cringy questions. I love how it was brought up here.

[@user-jd4jn5sp7t]

This one!

[@MKF30]

Like soft core porn in a way lol 😆 it's not real and just for entertainment albeit a different kind of entertainment but either way it's just for show you know?

[@Webstercolumbus]

@@MKF30no not like porn. Idek why you brought that up. What a failed point

[@unlovebreather]

It’s still weird to the regular folks and it’ll always be weird

[@jalandharashiva]

What's weird is her kissing two guys in the same frame. 2

[@bandaqueenlove9134]

Can we just appreciate how Jake asked amazing and thought-provoking questions?

[@jalandharashiva]

What's weird is her kissing two guys in the same frame. 7

[@Alwaysjenniferjones]

Exactly my thought

[@senaitmessele8641]

Agree.

[@vanessag5449]

yeah they act like she is the only actress with a boyfriend too, it must be so tiring, like Tom is an actor too and knows it is a JOB.

[@shainabustos1477]

@@jalandharashivayou’re obsessed. It her JOB. You’re a freak

[@superrobby3657]

@@jalandharashivaoh please

[@jalandharashiva]

@@superrobby3657 Alright

[@jalandharashiva]

@@superrobby3657 sorry

[@abbeyBominable123]

​@@jalandharashivaZendaya kissed 2 men and gets harrassed but nobody cared actresses like Emma Stone had fully nude sex scenes while already having a husband.

[@whitney8336]

THANK YOU for giving her the opportunity to address this! When the trailer first dropped so many viral tweets were made about her personal life that it was actually shocking. It's one thing for the public to mock or judge her but it's just wrong when journalists try to feed into it. You can clearly see it makes her and her costars uncomfortable.

[@lollabunyxxx]

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[@lustforlimerence]

@@jalandharashiva what's weird is you spamming the same reply under every comment and numbering it. god get a life

[@jalandharashiva]

@@lustforlimerence I don't expect you to be any better, your title says it all.

[@jalandharashiva]

@@lustforlimerence If anything I am trying my level best to save the civilization I now consider to be mine also.

[@jalandharashiva]

@@lustforlimerence We are not enemies, the muzlumps are our enemies.

[@dorcaswinter8296]

I hope interviewers see this and take notes: STOP asking her weird questions about kissing!

[@lavienrosewon8811]

They need leave my girl z alone

[@dancingdani25]

I loooove this hair and make up look! She is just so stunning! 🩵

[@mruhopper]

Yeah Zendaya getting all those stupid questions about kissing has 100% to do with Tom Holland. If she was with somebody that's unknown, it wouldn't be a big deal. For example, Emma Stone did a hell of alot more than kiss in Poor Things. I didn't see people say how she could do that to her husband or be weird in interviews.

[@eyesoneverything9142]

The thing is other couples like Ryan Reynolds/Blake Lively or Emily Blunt/John Krasinski don't get those types of questions. Just Zendaya. I don't even hear them ask Tom the same question, just Zendaya.

[@jamk2668]

It's because Zendaya is more popular among gen zers who tend to lack cinematic comprehension.

[@lustforlimerence]

@@jamk2668 a specific subset of gen Zers -- usually young male marvel, particularly tom holland, fans. whenever i see strange comments about tom under trailers or posts about this movie, it's almost always a young boy who thinks tom has some form of ownership over zendaya despite both of them being actors who know what the job entails

[@grassfedcharlie]

@@eyesoneverything9142huh? Those are MARRIED grown ass people with families. Why would they get those questions? You think the average interviewer gives af about cry baby Z and cry baby Tom’s privacy? NO.

[@YorgosL1]

Just ignored those type of question

[@eman6343]

The guy on the left does not want to be there💀

[@mal-nx6xs]

people say "how could she do this while dating tom" "tom is crying" and stuff. meanwhile (just for an example), emma stone is a MARRIED MOTHER and have nude sex scenes and no one says anything. 😂

[@twittertwice]

This👆🏽

[@jalandharashiva]

What's weird is her kissing two guys in the same frame. 0

[@emmellas]

i mean actually people asked her about these sex scenes to the point of her saying something like "it's all anyone seems to want to talk about," also created a narrative around her husband being insecure which he wasn't and took as much offense to kimmel's oscar "joke" as she did, and insisted she was being forced or coerced to do things to the point that she had to make a statement that she is a producer on the film and creating this kind of rhetoric erases her agency as a producer (i'd add as a person). that because there were as few people as possible at any given time, because she worked with an intimacy coordinator, and bc everyone said people involved looked at her like "a lamp" (aka no sexual exploitation. professionals), the scenes were safe and that the hardest one to film was actually bella throwing up bc she's emetophobic. so not really a good example but zendaya and emma alike should be regarded as the professionals they are.

[@mal-nx6xs]

@@jalandharashiva what about dune kiss?? lol and even kissin 2 men, if it's in the script she gotta do it.

[@ImAshley2023]

​@@jalandharashiva again, i say, YOU are weird. Talking 'bout she's physically and mentally underdeveloped in your other comment. Go away weird child!!!

[@naichalamet]

it’s the way they bring up tom every time she’s kissing someone in a movie, like i’m sure as an actor tom understands more than anyone the nature of her work - it has to be some sort of clout chasing tactics or something cause there’s no way ppl are actually getting offended on tom holland’s behalf bc of an onscreen kiss 💀 they need to stop reducing her and her work to her boyfriend, just bc she’s in a relationship with him doesn’t mean she’s nothing outside of him, she’s got a job and is just doing what the job requires of her, these ppl act like she’s cheating on him or something…

[@rubyrussell9982]

always love your interviews, your questions are so thoughtful, relevant and interesting

[@ann_stucchi]

Great interview as always, Jakes. As an aspiring director, your questions always help ti understand the business and the filmmaking of every movie you do press on. Thank you!!

[@arshaddahlan]

I'm gonna assume you already listen to his podcast, but recommend ReelBlend Podcast! I just love learning about film, so I really enjoy it

[@knjxcsm]

such great questions. would've loved for the video to be longer! i hope you'll interview Z for all her movies in the future ♥️

[@emilycaltania7375]

Thank you for bringing that up this is why you're the realest interviewer

[@LBrown-fo7sr]

Thanks for asking real questions about the movie. I'm glad I got to see the other two men answering questions.

[@paddawan_]

Respect that the interview alwys turn into a conversation the actors seems to enjoy. You can see from their body language that they are engaged and interested. Hats off for accomplishing that in such a short amount of time

[@Sushigabby]

appreciate this interview! good job. generic comment but ur journalism is good and really refreshing from some other press I've seen lately.

[@allisoneuph1]

Amazing interview Jake!

[@kaylamountain8253]

I really liked this interview, the interviewer asked questions that really pertained to their acting and the movie itself. Wish it was longer!

[@vitaflood6677]

zendaya is giving sharon tate so gorgeous

[@FarrierNoire]

Yes! Her hair is so pretty here

[@Twtybird1]

1:29 In this corner of pop culture, it should be obvious that she gets asked that a lot because the person asking tries to use it as an entree to get her to talk about her personal life. Or, to use part of her answer as a clickbait headline.

[@jalandharashiva]

What's weird is her kissing two guys in the same frame. 3

[@digitalhomeboy5000]

Only two people should ever do interviews with actors, 1) Jake - seriously, always a pleasure to watch because he just knows how to converse. 2) Ali (Plumb) - Never makes the interview feel like I'm just watching an interview. Would love to see these two paired up. Maybe interview each other 😂.

[@KCNwokoye]

Zendaya is awesome!

[@JacksonLane02]

Feel like it in a way works for the film considering there's probably people who've seen the memes and want to see the film just cause of the memes. And if it works it works

[@airs1234]

Jake’s suit is lovely. I need to try being more adventurous with my suit picks.

[@robinvolpi]

Mike seemed pretty stoned in this interview. Lol

[@Alwaysjenniferjones]

I love that he asked her w/o asking her how kissing these dudes was! She’s a force❤

[@bobbyb2793]

The interviewer's got that aura fr

[@yanabule1469]

You GO girl❤

[@fulya6679]

They also kept asking about kissing Timothée at Dune 2 press tour. Its just annoying

[@YoungMovieReviews]

And the pain is that there's going to be an opinion of " Suck it up; you have been paid millions of dollars. If all the questions are about kissing, you answer them. ". Everyone, there are things in every job that would make you go. wtf. Acting is no different

[@jalandharashiva]

What's weird is her kissing two guys in the same frame. 5

[@grassfedcharlie]

She literally fell in love with her costar. Sooo using the logic of “it’s just a job,” then what does their real life “relationship” mean? This chick is full of it

[@YoungMovieReviews]

@@grassfedcharlie it means that they have the same job and understand what that job means.

[@grassfedcharlie]

@@YoungMovieReviews but that’s not the point they’re making. Actors fool around on and off set all the time. Again, she met her bf on set. So, pretending to be all squeaky clean about what you do for your job is unrealistic and hypocritical

[@No_name_perrrson]

Zendaya is so gorgeous i cant take my eyes off her

[@grassfedcharlie]

In Brazil she is very basic

[@vanessag5449]

Also Zendaya always looks stunning❤

[@lazyteima]

She decided to act this weird movie out, she should expect these questions 😐

[@grassfedcharlie]

Like??? The director chose to promote the movie using the kissing scenes as the selling point. Too bad, oh well

[@lazyteima]

@@grassfedcharlie I used to lover her but after this movie I got so sad and my mindset changed about her.

[@miurtouissi1093]

​@@lazyteima she's always asked that. She was asked that for Dune with timothee and also Euphoria. I think people do that because she's dating Tom holland

[@valeriesantos8178]

Did u miss her words on Jimmy Kimmel where she has part in directing

[@bluvillage]

do you feel the same way about every other woman who plays a romantic interest…? you guys are ridiculous

[@traciberry5141]

I agree with the Wimbledon comment

[@EdwardSanchezProductions]

I love Zendaya so much

[@rikerich1769]

Mike literally doesn't say a word 😂

[@senaitmessele8641]

He is very tired all the time. Tbh, He doesn't want be there.

[@robinvolpi]

​@@senaitmessele8641He has done several interviews where he talks, laughs and jokes - a LOT. I suppose it depends on whether or not he's in the mood, at the moment, or how the interviewer engages (or doesn't) him.

[@rikerich1769]

​@@senaitmessele8641he is such an introvert, I am an introvert myself so I know how its feel

[@user-jd4jn5sp7t]

He seems like a very shy and quite guy but has a lot of potential.

[@Lover30583]

He comes off as an asshole like he thinks he’s better than everyone else

[@karabokhanyile]

Funny thing is that remember it being less of a big deal back in 2017 with The greatest showman even though interviewers were gagging over Zac saying that the kiss he shared with Zendaya in the film was the best kiss he's ever had on screen and it was a lil awkward when they (the interviewers) brought it up to Zendaya in interviews which is understandable because Zac gave the interviewers something to talk about that's clickbaity but back then it wasn't as awkward as it is now knowing her relationship status

[@jalandharashiva]

What's weird is her kissing two guys in the same frame. 2

[@Dreamergirl-lx5zb]

funny how tom doesnt get asked this as much. they both have the same job. . .

[@nyiahmoore9941]

It’s because it’s our first time seeing that side of “sexy zendaya” lol in other movies/shows we mostly just saw close up shots of her kissing someone

[@mossicely]

I agree, you would think that euphoria would have been enough but it seems some people still cant stop with the mental typecast they have of her being this disney girl. It seems even worse for her because of how naturally charismatic she is, I think weirdos start to look at her as this pure flower to protect rather than a person. At least that's my opinion. Every aspect of her acting and personal life is scrutinized in a way that other actors and celebrities don't get. Film bros go on and on about her supposed lack of range even though she's young and just beginning to expand. It's just because she's so popular and how she began her career, at least in my eyes. She just needs a couple more unique roles so she has more opportunity to prove her abilities as an actress before she gets the respect she actually deserves.

[@WargodFilms]

Yea it’s kind of messed up. It’s a role there playing there trying to bust of them both only being in Spider-Man there trying to grow as actors and actress which is why there taking on more edgy roles from Tom playing an addict and gay scene and she playing in the new film and also euphoria amongst a few others please let them breathe instead of trying to cause conflict between the both oh them because that’s exactly what some not gonna say all but some and most interviewers they love toxic for more views

[@arveedibira2454]

Those that asked the kiss Qs shlould be asked a random person in the street😂😂

[@Gorgeousbaebeauty]

Zendaya so beautiful and I think its bc ppl not used to her being that spicy in a movie but ppl need to understand its ACTING 😂

[@t1900_]

People are only asking about the kissing scene’s because THEY (the movie editors) used it as bait for people to see the movie. They knew it would cause headlines and that it would go viral. That’s why in the FIRST trailer they used that shot of Zendaya’s face and the 3 of them kissing. I don’t like how disingenuous they’re acting, like dude YOU read the script and knew that scene was in there and agreed to do the role, THEN you rehearsed the seen multiple times and filmed it. THEN you watched the trailer and saw the finished product. Why are you acting like you didn’t know people would make it viral?? we understand that it’s your job and that it’s normal but let’s not act like you didn’t know what you were doing with the promo of this movie. The world knows you’re in a public relationship with another well-known actor and they’re obviously going to ask you questions about that. Now they’re seeing you in this movie role and of course they’re going to ask questions to stir up headlines. Kissing other actors is a part of your job as an actor, but so is promotion.

[@grassfedcharlie]

100% agreed This chick is full of it. I’m over here like wait, she literally fell in love with her costar though, sooo using her logic of “it’s a job,” then what does their real life “relationship” mean? 🤨

[@t1900_]

@@grassfedcharlie facts! She’s dated co-stars before and currently is in a relationship with one so of course people are gonna assume the worst. I’m not saying she’s dating every co-star she has but at least be self aware to understand why OTHER people might make that assumption based on your actions 😂

[@demqn6594]

@@t1900_An immeasurably dense take , You need to grow up.

[@YoungMovieReviews]

Also it seems that the world is acting like she's in a relationship with a coworker or in the same field. And it seems that the young actress is getting to ask this question. You don't get, Emily Blunt or Blake Lively or JLO etc about kissing scenes.

[@cmillbekem771]

They ask her because she was once a child actor and that perception lingers despite her growth into adulthood. Also has what some may say is a clean image.

[@lustforlimerence]

i feel like seeing her as a child actor even after euphoria is kind of wild though. her character on euphoria is a teenager, yes, but she does drugs, swears and screams at her mother, and has sex scenes. apparently this movie won't even have a sex scene, it seems like the scene that everyone is talking about from the trailer is a "fade to black" moment.

[@jonathantowlen6545]

Ken(the interviewer) even bringing up the kissing scene is lame. It's a movie, they are actors. Unfortunately I've become so jaded, I don't even get caught up in the drama of the storyline anymore. Might be my old age, too much history. I am considering the acting, directing, special effects and making of movies when watching. It's impossible for me to get ensconced into a movie of any genre.

[@ahreums.3541]

5:31

[@truemanshow733]

I think we all have to talk about this acting like kisses or sex-scene. I mean why is it first of all necessary to bring such kind of scenes. And another question is, why there are doing such kind of things? Like actors and actresses who have merriages. And then they say, it is just an acting? Nothing personal? I think it is betrayel to husband, boyfrined, wife or girl. Just simple as that. If your girl kisses other mnns lips, with tongue, and then say just like it is a movie, it is just acting, that is brutal, that is betrayel. Such kind of scenes in movies is not necessary, because it is porn. In films it is soft porn, but it is still porn. When woman kisses another man, and then go to her husband and kisses him again and say, thats was just movie. That is hard and brutal. Maybe you do not understand now, what I am writing about, but you need time to understand that. And also you need a heart, a pure and faithful heart, to understand my words.

[@gabbyvargas6861]

Truthfully I think it's cause she's a Disney channel kid . That's all .

[@timothytaylor9835]

They would never ask Taylor Swift to to that kissing scene

[@jalandharashiva]

What's weird is her kissing two guys in the same frame. 6

[@timothytaylor9835]

@@jalandharashiva I know her father must dread watching that scene. It was no need for that scene.

[@jalandharashiva]

@@timothytaylor9835 I don’t think there is any need to propagate such stories into our culture in general, particularly by such young people.

[@lustforlimerence]

@@jalandharashiva they're not that young. zendaya is 27, well into adulthood, and mike and josh are both in their 30s. it's a rated R movie, no one under 18 will be allowed in without a guardian. watch the movies you want to watch and stop bitching about this one

[@leahreed2018]

I feel like Mike likes to mess with people a lil too much

[@elizabethstops2362]

These are actors, and they're known for being freaky with each other on and off screen. For Zendaya to always try to be sqeaky clean concerning sex in her life and movies 🎬

[@devanmoran]

they always ask that question so annoying its acting

[@grassfedcharlie]

If it’s acting then what does her real life relationship with costar Tom Holland mean? Is it “jUsT a JoB?”

[@CountryCruiser]

If Tom is OK with her getting paid to make out with other guys and she doesn't mind, it's Boone else's business

[@CountryCruiser]

Noone

[@grassfedcharlie]

It’s all fun and games until she falls in love with a costar the same way she fell in love with Tom on set

[@CountryCruiser]

@grassfedcharlie I agree that it's a horrible idea. Having your significant other make out and grope others is a good way to lose em. But whether they stay together or not doesn't affect me. I wouldn't let my girl make out with a random dude for cash

[@billiestevens318]

Tom slept like a baby while this was being filmed. There were no real men on set 🌈

[@jgbgw591]

Meanwhile I've never seen her asked a question about kissing but ok.

[@JordanieBananie]

She literally gets asked all the time

[@grassfedcharlie]

@@JordanieBananie…something only someone who stalks her every interview would realize

[@JordanieBananie]

@@grassfedcharlieLOL yes I’ve seen multiple interviews of her it’s not that serious

[@grassfedcharlie]

This chick is so full of it. She herself literally fell in love with her costar, or is their relationship “just a job?” 🤨🤨🤨🤥

[@twittertwice]

The Zillion silly Questions about kissing in movies by Z says it's time to grow upand stop asking those questions... YES, YOU Z and Tom followers... hard to call you fans because your response to their jobs as actors are so childish!

[@jalandharashiva]

What's weird is her kissing two guys in the same frame. 7

[@munch314]

That's why they say "you should never date an actress".

[@jalandharashiva]

What's weird is her kissing two guys in the same frame. 8

[@mikew4022]

She was so bad in the Dune movies!😂 Her performance in part 1 was average and in part 2 she sucked and was very annoying!

[@Webstercolumbus]

This is not contributing anything troll. It gives obsession with her

[@Naija_mimo]

Honestly its also kinda Zendaya fault too, like she is always bringing tom into everything so everyone is constantly thinking about him in all her projects

[@hillaryphan4857]

How is that relate to being asked about kissing Tim or Mike or Josh? You literally just want to blame anyone but the real problem

[@Webstercolumbus]

It’s not her fault at all These interviewers are disrespectful. So try again 😂 why they asking her what man has the most rizz from dune cast? Hmm that’s to get a headline and twist it . Don’t be dense

[@bandaqueenlove9134]

girl wtf is you talking about?

[@Naija_mimo]

@@hillaryphan4857 everyone is at fault including the interviewers but when you make your relationship one of your personality trait then people will continually reference it , look how everyone was bringing Tom into it when the trailer dropped like its annoying how people cant talk about her projects without bringing tom into but well y will they when she too cant

[@Naija_mimo]

@@Webstercolumbus everyone is at fault including the interviewers but when you make your relationship one of your personality trait then people will continually reference it , look how everyone was bringing Tom into it when the trailer dropped like its annoying how people cant talk about her projects without bringing tom into but well y will they when she too cant

[@jalandharashiva]

What's weird is her kissing two guys in the same frame.

[@jalandharashiva]

What's weird is her kissing two guys in the same frame. 2

[@TikToknessahoangoffical]

❤❤🎉❤🎉❤🎉❤

[@lilmilontiktok]

But thats the only way shes promoting the film

[@ilovihy107]

How…?

[@robinvolpi]

This is illogical.

[@lifeimitatesart6746]

No

[@HoldUpTheSun]

Fax

[@Webstercolumbus]

Um she literally doesn’t ever bring up these kissing questions she’s asked actually.

[@Blaxdon]

Guy on the left.....What's his problem🤔🥱🧐??!!