York City. Photo Courtesy Dimitrios KambourisGetty ImagesBut sharing her experiences isnt the only way Zendaya has shown she puts mental health first. Ahead of the premiere of Euphorias second season the star took to social media and posted about how proud she was of the season but also pointed out that watching Euphoria with its potentially activating content might not be a good decision for everyone. Here Zendaya put her fans and their mental health first acknowledging that they can support her while also doing whats best for themselves.
Speaking Up For Trans Rights and Queer StoriesIn an interview with British Germany WhatsApp Number Data Vogue Zendaya responded quite brilliantly to the age-old “What is feminism?” question. The actor said that true feminism has to be intersectional and inclusive of all women whether they look like you or not whether they share experiences with you or have experiences that differ. With her role in Euphoria Zendaya portrayed one of the only cis-trans love stories on TV alongside trans co-star Hunter Schafer in the shows first season. For playing a queer character so honestly.
And beautifully and for bringing that much-needed representation to such an acclaimed show Zendaya received a Gamechanger Award from the GLSEN in 2017.Hunter Schafer and Zendaya in the first season of Euphoria. Photo Courtesy HBOIn small ways shes tried to move the dial away from heteronormativity too. In an interview with Vanity Fair she was asked “What quality do you most like in a man?” — to which she replied “I most like in a person how about that?” Again it might seem small but its those everyday almost mundane acts of allyship that really help create change. When asked