Zendaya Shares Painful Experience Playing Rue In Euphoria

[@marwastar]

Very emotional to see zendaya like from a young Disney star to a very popular actress

[@ColliderMoviesandTV]

Couldn’t agree more ❤️

[@marwastar]

@@ColliderMoviesandTV thanks for the pin 💜

[@frogygacha5123]

Yp

[@Dale_Blackburn]

Imagine the casting couches and sexual abuse she went through then

[@abigailharris2168]

Best move for her and her fans

[@lillymurray8408]

As a former addict. She got every symptom down. Even the yawning. That was her first symptom I noticed immediately. She deserves every damn award for both of those episodes. I’ve never seen it portrayed correctly in any show. The creator is a former addict, and rue is based off of his life experiences. But the yawning, restless legs, tremors, tears in the eyes. All of it. So so accurate & withdrawl is extremely painful. I have a daughter now and I’d prefer to give birth 500 times in a row than ever go through withdrawl. Maybe I’m biased bc birth was easy for me… withdrawl is painful on every level.

[@francescafrancesca3554]

@みち Same. May all the best come their way.

[@makayla2880]

Same, I'm an addict in recovery. I noticed the restless leg and yawning and I really appreciate they portrayed what withdrawal actually looks and feels like. I've never seen actors portray those symptoms under these circumstances in any other show or movie I've watched. Everyone involved is so so talented.

[@panamera53]

Man I damn near cried during season 2. I felt her pain because I'm a recovering alcoholic. Two years and change of sobriety. Withdrawal sucks and staying sober is worse. I'm glad I stopped drinking because I definitely would've ended up like Rue buy instead of drugs, alcohol.

[@1hcc994]

@@panamera53 same I became a violent unruly person using alcohol and drugs. I’m sober now been for three months the first three weeks were the worst of my life. A sickness I wouldn’t wish on anyone.

[@edgarallanhoe8838]

@@1hcc994 I hope you are doing much, much better now. Love and best wishes to you❤️

[@yxxng1z943]

she def deserves another emmy, specially after episode 5

[@pinkieboo98]

ESPECIALLY!!!!!

[@yxxng1z943]

@@pinkieboo98 idk if you trynna correct my grammar or agreeing with me lol

[@pinkieboo98]

@@yxxng1z943 lmaooo I was agreeing with you

[@daydreaminavenue]

@@pinkieboo98 don't u mean "exactly" ?

[@pinkieboo98]

@@daydreaminavenue no I meant especially

[@Fandomonium456]

I’m not even a big Zendaya fan…but this season of euphoria especially episode 5 and 6 she honestly blew me away. She had all the mannerisms of a seeking addict, an addict in withdrawal…down to the tremors, yawning, lacrimation, chills, and “crazy eyes”, like it shocked me

[@melissagiajo88]

Seriously. I’m a recovering opiate addict and most shows/movies don’t get withdrawals right. The yawning and constant tears especially!

[@ortegaalex13]

SAME

[@lillymurray8408]

@@melissagiajo88 YES! I’m 8 years clean. Opiates as well. I was like omg! She’s yawning! I’ve never seen it portrayed accurately either.. I saw her knock on fez’s door and yawn and I was like ooop! The yawns🥴 and the restless legs made me cringe. They’re so painful. All of it is so so painful.

[@sarahcimbat]

Sameee! I’m a big fan now!

[@shellzbespazin]

@@lillymurray8408 congratulations on your sobriety! That's amazing ❤

[@angelaharris9714]

Sometimes I worry about actors who actually go through stuff like this to portray a character. What kind of state of mind does Zendaya has to put herself in to pull of these scenes? I keep thinking about the guy who played the joker and committed suicide not long after. I hear his method of acting kind of put him over the edge. It would be interesting for someone to do a study on the damaging effects of certain acting methods and how it can effect actors mentally and physically.

[@vladicgrabot6019]

i’m sure they can separate their mental state from the actual project. and heath ledger didn’t commit suicide, his doctor accidentally prescribed him two drugs that are lethal if taken together.

[@nataliekubinkova4507]

@@vladicgrabot6019 as Z and many actors said - if you want to act like that you have to feel it. And your body doesnt know it. And that fact about Heath is really true? I havent heard about it :(

[@minky5466]

@@vladicgrabot6019 is the doctor in jail

[@murdahmammiez]

He didnt commit suicide

[@angelaharris9714]

@@murdahmammiez really, I thought he committed suicide. Well I hope the doctor went to prison.

[@mikaylatillett4427]

this show made me realize how fantastic of an actress zendaya is. i’ve gone thru basically everything rue has since i went thru addiction myself. sometimes i’ll question if zendaya has gone thru those things just because of how well she can portray it😂

[@gothic56796]

Sameeee

[@samanthaemery9598]

Dude yes, I see soooo much of myself in Rue and it's hard to believe Zendaya hasn't lived that life because she's so good at what she does.

[@RicanReinvented]

Goes to show what an incredible actress she is.

[@RicanReinvented]

This season was so intense. Just give Z several emmy's. Along with the rest of the cast. Such an amazing group of talented individuals. Love them all.

[@Pr33ka]

Z is such an incredible actor . She’s literally a queen !!!

[@dcny69]

Literally? Idiot

[@KringoGG]

She is insanely convincing, it blows my mind that anyone can act like that. She is something else!

[@drianak8175]

She is insanely talented. UNBELIEVABLE 🌟❤️❤️ Congratulations for her performance. She has shocked everybody. GIVE HER ANOTHER EMMY ALREADY 😍😍

[@hollyrussell6599]

My god the intervention scene killed me. I don't struggle with drugs or alcohol, but I struggle with anorexia and the fights and the emotion all were too relatable. I don't cry much, but damn this episode made me sob

[@lunamoth7044]

As someone who's struggled with both drug addiction and anorexia, that scene triggered a lot of strong emotions for me as well. Interventions are almost always intense and they actually did a great job at portraying that intensity.

[@rabia7012]

And she plays rue amazingly

[@dearlynn]

her performance in ep 5 s2 always gives me the chills

[@jbrown5359]

All I can say is every since I seen Zendaya on Disney, I knew she was going to be a true Star 🌟! That feeling when you see an actor or actress for the first time and you have a feeling, that's warm and Genuine. I already for Rocky Blu was going to be flower that blooms like rue. Congratulations, Zendaya. Disney ain't got nothing on you, huney!!

[@cheray1243]

The “Disney kid” thing is so old. We grew up just like she did

[@lordvenjix3757]

Zendaya is an experienced and skilled actress in her own right.

[@divyamalhotra7726]

She was so real … If an actor can evolves to such a diverse extent , they are limitless .. her performance will stay with me somewhere ✨

[@erikaevansdavis]

Her dancing alone deserves an award. Best scene hands down

[@mayadoesntknow]

zendaya is incredible and we don’t deserve her

[@kearamcdonagh9912]

She came a LONG way from Disney Channel, amazing actress

[@telmanunes7740]

Zendaya, growing and trying to disconnect herself from Disney in a proper way... Bring the Emmy, that 5th episode is the best acting I've seen in a long time

[@piyush2465]

I think she did an amazing job at playing an addict. The pain is just as much mental (if not more) than physical

[@brooklinrain3821]

I just started watching this show yesterday and I’m still watching it today 9 episodes so far only on season one!!!!! Keep going!!!!!

[@mahuexvii]

I didn’t grow up watching her on Disney. I was in them Hannah days. Glad it didn’t influence my thoughts but she’s always been in the back of my mind as an actress that would move on well from Disney considering a handful of them don’t.

[@karalynspeaks4267]

I grew up watching her on Disney and it didn’t bother me at all in fact it seemed fitting for her

[@choosedecency8965]

It's not easy to tell exactly why her dignity took a route to hell in 2019. She was a very decent person before serving the youth this obscenity disaster show, or "deeply satisfying entertainment", as their developing minds tend to call it.

[@The105uk]

Zendaya is my role model I love all the shows including Casey undercover and shake it up I hope you have A great acting business.

[@amberdyet8059]

Right up to the intervention itself is when all addicts are in the middle of the process of being at their worst. I lived with an old friend and let me tell you that he knocked out my teeth and broke my jaws in the fight. Then as he knelt down on my chest I had 2 heart attacks, a year later after that I had a stroke. I have video of the beginning of the fight. I'll always have PTSD traumas from it too. I'll never be able to get married. Or even be able to feel safe enough around a guy either. Not after that. David Silveria yelling expletives at me was almost nothing but just added 1 more thing & 1 more time to all the abuse I've been through by guys my whole life. Then again I made the mistake of listening to bands like KoRn so I guess I got what I deserved, right? At least that's what AA said.

[@nore4186]

No you do not deserve to be treated in a horrible way. You are strong and I pray your mind and heart heal from the trauma. No one should have to go through something like that. Sending prayers your way🙏 you deserve to be loved and deserve to receive love.

[@Camille_Anderson]

@@nore4186 true talk!! we all deserve respect & love.

[@Camille_Anderson]

Amber please know you are worth far more than this!!! give yourself credit, take to for yourself & build on your confidence. you clearly are strong! look how much you have survived!! 💯❤️🙏🥇

[@adyaapoorva8417]

I've recently started the watching the series... And I'm so damn obsessed with it... She's a true Goddess ❤️

[@soffaerie]

Her performance was impeccable and soooo intense 👏

[@coriswrld2122]

it makes the show even better knowing the producers and crew are just as involved as the actors 🥇❤️

[@lozz856]

I love Zendaya so much she’s my idol.

[@whoissbrayy]

She so pretty i feel bad for her that she had to do that

[@lucyy7392]

The scene where she's dancing alone is haunting me to this Day

[@tianacastro5579]

Since she first posted the season 1 Euphoria trailer on Instagram I knew it was going to be something special

[@orlandorizzo5780]

Every Alcoholic , drug addict, anyone who is addicted to anything. Has cried to her performance , because the outside world always SAYS ITS SOOOOO EASY , just STOP! This shows just shows , she wants to but being SOBER sucks. Not because of life's tribulations. But because life is so repetitive, it feels good to bring some more excitement to it and DRUGS does that. To everyone in the Struggle, this battle is between you and you , GET GOD John 3:16 , that's the only DOOR we have. Mankind doesnt understand , Jesus does he came to heal us to show us a better way. Give it a shot , even when your high PRAY!

[@princeyem2684]

At this point Euphoria is a whole genre itself.

[@calzone94]

I love Rue and Zendaya, S2 was crazy! She definitely deserves emmys x

[@destineepool4708]

Coming from someone who has an opioid addiction. She definitely deserves every award 👏 there are no words to explain her performance.

[@lorrainesteele5826]

These are very dark scenes she is playing and playing them with 110%. Various shows in the past where characters played dark roles have often been discussed after the show ended. In particular if anyone watched Six Feet Under the character NATE FISHER gave great interviews after the show ended how it affected him to be constant dark scenes. Much like Michael C. Hall who playing the nortorious serial killer *DEXTER*. Those shows managed to put out at least 6 seasons. We will see Rue grow through her high school years, but after watching the two actors I noted above, I am curious to how Zendaya who is so young and beautiful, an amazing actress,but those dark scenes do affect the actor playing them.

[@becca2046]

Zendaya is such an amazing actress 🥺

[@ObsidianCrocodile]

She’s amazing 🤩 I really enjoy watching her

[@victoriacoppler5859]

I find it Interesting that when they do an emotional scene, they have to separate from it, that is very healthy.💖 And Wow! They have long hours on set, and little sleep, and have to do dramatic scenes that are Emotionaly Traumatizing 😰 but they support each other, and the crew cries with You in support, and that's so remarkable ❤️

[@knekitshi1145]

I feel something good when the notification says someone liked your comment 🙂🙂

[@kianndra01]

Dopamine

[@jazzyluv8404]

I love her. She's so amazing at everything she does😍

[@indigostar7914]

This is the dangerous part of acting.. Too much attachment to the role and an intense mental impact..

[@Friendlyfire977]

I think Disney kids that are grown up are very talented. No doubt

[@hawkins5821]

I love the way she does her thing especially her life 🥰

[@GwenDoll]

She did such a great job honestly like yes

[@deividchg]

Girl, every single person on the plant has anxiety.

[@MegaMan-bs3oy]

Her anxiety pacing legit gets mine to flair up watching this show sometimes. I have never touched drugs. I know If I started it would be the end of me. But I legit see the depression and anxiety and self esteem issues every time I watch this show. Its crazy to watch her work.

[@whosarisa8468]

Zendaya played rue flawlessly

[@NioZilkha-k1r]

I was addicted to drugs at 16 till 20 I relapsed twice then I have been a year sober now I’m 23

[@palsethi386]

She deserves every effin award❤❤

[@SadBeauty]

I wish I could talk to zendaya and ask her how she felt playing that role bc she doesn't do none of that 💕

[@mollymademe]

People don’t understand that she played as a korky character in a way in Spiderman somewhat similar but way less mature.

[@bripage438]

OMGGGG THIS PART MADE ME SOB AND HAVE GOOSEBUMPS IN THE SHOW !!! as someone who is struggling with opiate addiction I felt that fucking yawn and her struggling to accomplish the smallest thing. ADDICTION IS NO JOKE !!! IT CAN FUCKING CONTROL YOU AND CAN MAKE YOU DO SHIT YOU SAID YOUD NEVER DO . UGHHH SOOO DEEP I HAVE NO WORDS

[@mikaylatillett4427]

seriously! i was an opiod & fentanyl addict myself & zendaya is so good at showing how it feels to be in intense withdrawls, the desperation & willingness to do things that go against your own morals just to get a fix, & the hopeless feeling of thinking sobriety isnt in the cards for her

[@AndyTHC4me]

We are part of a club that we don’t wish anyone else to be apart of. We have to be strange and make a change for ourselves. I’ve learned this…I’m still going through it. I’m not as bad as I was but ten years of using will do that, I was basically at deaths door step thank god I chose life. Everyday is a struggle I’m going on 2 months being “clean”. I’m still so tired and have no motivation. My body still wants it an is in shock like watching her use was hard for me because I’m right back there. But I felt like I needed to see it to really put my life back in perspective. I’m in the lower percent of people who quit on their own with just will power and now that I don’t get sick everyday I don’t have opiates it’s seriously the best thing ever. Not having to worry about coming up with all that damn money every damn day! I’m sure it’s why I’m still tired I worked my ass off everyday just to note getting sick. For anyone going through this shit if I did it so can you. You have to fully want it for yourself and commit tho or it ain’t happening as you know. Like I sed it’s still hard af for me I’m not out of the water yet. Pray for me my doods.

[@bripage438]

@@AndyTHC4me wow man good for you for recognizing this for yourself. You are so strong, I believe in you !! You are definitely not alone !!! Keep up the dedication, one step at a time. Thank you for sharing part of your story 🙌🙌💕💕

[@fionayork3127]

Zendaya is doing a hell of a job in her role.

[@mariamarquisesmith4470]

This is a dark comparison if anybody remembers Heath ledger then you will know this is not a safe route he could never come out of his character he was obsessed with it which I believe some people wanted him to just die but I think he was killed it made it seem like a cover-up because it would get less media attention

[@1991punkrocker]

Well that happens in shows movies like this it takes a toll and you come out differently. But it’s entertaining and emotional 😭 zen rocks forever 😍

[@bipolaryx]

the only disney kid who can really act. respect

[@lauranagy8988]

There was a step inbetween: the greatest showman!

[@bcshabnamfan]

talented

[@Doodlecream]

For these reasons I could not be an actress. I can barely handle my own baggage let alone take on a multi faceted character with more baggage

[@brinley8057]

In some ways this could make you a better actress (connection with the character) but I understand not being able to handle the mental part in reality

[@atiratilghman3339]

I feel like she literally grew with her audience if that make sense

[@choosedecency8965]

It was more like she literally changed over night and turned into someone who she is not, if that makes any sense.

[@srijala_bhujel]

Well people don’t realise that every Disney actor do have that capability to go out from the Disney character they have proved every time

[@dcny69]

Awww poor thing, such a struggle for that $5M paycheck

[@brandi37]

Sounds like a good show

[@krys4013]

Reason I searched this up and was wondering why Zendaya plays this so well, is because I’m going through the same shit and she also did amazing in “The greatest showman”….I don’t know man, think it’s weird she did suck a great job in that show, and yes, I’ve only seen the first minute of this vid

[@Lyndsayarielle]

It's no wonder all these Hollywood types are nuts.

[@danielcain9885]

U rock rue Zendaya

[@madisonmonroe6415]

she was in that netflix movie that showed a different character besides disney, I beleive it was Malcolm or something

[@kevintollefson935]

If it’s painful playi a drug addicted character, imagine how painful it is to actually be a drug addict. My husband (this is his account) and I got sober 03/03/18.

[@darlenelohr8317]

Bruhh ok you guys had to of peeped dude In the back taking so many looks at Zendaya's butt in that first stand up interview LMAO like boy she is taken

[@TheOrochiMain]

Nice 👍🏻 vid

[@ecokidsgreenclub-]

Wow 😳...

[@an.dr.16561]

I'm.on e. 5 she deserves every award she is great

[@slicknick5387]

‘She’s gone thru trauma’…no, the people that really go thru what they are ‘play acting’ are the ones who go thru drama. She’s a disney character living a high financed easy ass life. HUGE difference..

[@africankaleab360]

Jesus is Lord. God bless. He loves and Forgives. God isn't someone who waits for your downfall, but your redemption through His Son Jesus. Repent. This may seem uncalled for but just trust the Lord. Give God a chance, not being religious but have a relationship with God. Call out to Him and try and hear His voice in your heart, He doesn’t go against His Word, the Bible. If you reject it, ay your choice, God gives free will. Just got to say, He has plans to prosper you not to harm you. Again ain't saying be religious, but give God a chance. God bless you

[@lilybelle568]

I'm trying to learn to do just this.

[@ozymandiasnullifidian5590]

In that white dress, she kinda looks like a young Jennifer Lopez. I think the facial structure has similarities.

[@ColliderMoviesandTV]

Yep and the hairstyle!

[@QueenNaimah]

Omg finally someone say it! 🙌🏾 I been thinking they favor for years!

[@drkaryeroe]

@@QueenNaimah same girl same 😆

[@michaelgrey5532]

I dont get why people say acting is so hard? Like you just gotta play a part? And ive done 15 hr schedules so 12 isnt much plus youre getting alot more money from it soo?

[@Malikk5251]

When they do the Jennifer Lopez movie they definitely need to call her.

[@mahejensen7131]

I feel bad for her if she didn’t act in any scene

[@dog6830]

She is my idol if I don't want to be a doctor I want to be a actress like her

[@zai4344]

Did anybody else notice Tom in the video?

[@augustocesar1498]

wait wait wait... THe scene she runs in the middle of the street, at the intervenion,...those was REAL DRIVERS? IMNOT understanding. XOXOs from Brazil

[@angels-lift1902]

I really enjoyed watching Zendaya play the role as Rue. She executed her persona very well. Hats off to her 🎩

[@ecokidsgreenclub-]

IM EARLY!

[@abeltesfaye_]

I'm sure Zendaya doesn't like working with Barbie Ferriera (Kat), who has a very extensive racist history she's tried to hide. Plus Barbie is a huge Karen who gets into heated arguments with the Euphoria crew and creator of Euphoria himself. Barbie has literally walked off set twice! Oh and the actress who plays Faye has a racist history as well.

[@mindofapisces]

Wait? She’s racist? That’s so disappointing.

[@bmendez3782]

Wait are you serious? Your claiming she's a racist neo nazi? come on first of all where's your proof of that?

[@am5783]

Spill the deets please, what happened?

[@Elisamg]

Can you show us examples/sources?

[@heathersaxton8118]

Proof?

[@noob._.hooman6994]

After Euphoria : Who Zendaya? I know Rue only!

[@georgiaiscool7280]

I thing most scenes were awful I think jules and nates dad would have been quite hard to film especially fot a person who has had to rise against belittling all their life.

[@LostJediJC]

dude at 1:20 lmfao

[@horuslupercal9936]

She's Amaze-balls!

[@andjelomiskic4063]

Jesus loves youuu❤🙏💙

[@euphoriascenes6061]

✨

[@noelanimccourt4003]

this is anxiety inducing. try less cut scenes and voice overs - its too all over the place

[@andraegarcia5104]

When your bigger than big is the caption everyone is laughing at me for well here’s what I gotta say I was just being nice cause she’s obviously 5’5

[@jnelletrim1478]

Remember God loves you!!♥️ John 3:16 For God so loved the world that he gave his only begotten son that whosoever believeth in him should not perish but have everlasting life. Please turn your life around and repent. the clock is ticking......

[@cruxhex8222]

no

[@Hi-qb4bs]

Annoying that we see Tom in this video

[@atrsoo_]

Not really but I guess

[@Worththeprice]

🙏✨️❤️‍🔥

[@starfar2481]

Does anybody know if the drugs in the show were all real or they actually did them or ..beside the drinking since there all of age but everything else they did?

[@Schosuke]

No, nothing is real on set(except food, normal food we eat and not the disgusting things they might need to eat for a scene). can you imagine doing 5,10 takes and drinking real alcohol or taking drugs which. and as far as i know its also illegal anws..no film would end! props department make fake drinks and drugs that are safe also to take. whiskey can be apple juice and so forth

[@mikaylatillett4427]

hun they would not have the actors do real drugs on set. it’s illegal, & imagine doing multiple scenes & doing that drug over & over. same w drinking. it doesnt matter if they’re all of age. they have special effects ppl on set whose job is to make all tht stuff look real

[@starfar2481]

@@mikaylatillett4427 oh really even cigirgaretes? Oh I knew Zendaya would never

[@mindofapisces]

@@starfar2481 A lot of tv cigarettes are fake and just filled with herbs.

[@Unknown-cw9io]

Hunter said it’s a baby powder

[@John-fr6wo]

For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life.(John 3:16)✝️