Make-up free Zendaya looks distressed on set of Euphoria

By ASHLEIGH GRAY FOR DAILYMAIL.COM

Published: 04:45 BST, 14 May 2025 | Updated: 06:05 BST, 14 May 2025

Zendaya was spotted on the California set of Euphoria this week, slipping back into her troubled character Rue.

The 28-year-old actress — whose outfit at the Met Gala recently caused a stir — appeared distressed for the cameras as she exited a convenience store in LA’s South Gate.

For the Monday’s shoot, the makeup-free star wore an orange tank top underneath a loose-fitting shirt covered in palm trees.

She added a pair of dark blue shorts, white socks with green stripes, and fur-trimmed brown slippers.

The Oakland native’s wavy, copper-colored hair was loose and blowing in the wind as she scrunched her face in a perturbed expression.

It comes after her co-stars Alexa Demie and Sydney Sweeney were spotted filming a scene together in late April.

Zendaya was spotted on the California set of Euphoria this week, slipping back into her troubled character Rue

The 28-year-old actress appeared distressed for the cameras as she exited a convenience store in LA’s South Gate

Earlier this year it was announced that Sharon Stone joined the season three cast of the Sam Levinson teen drama.

She joined an already notable group of A-listers including Spanish singer Rosalía, Super Bowl winner Marshawn Lynch, and A Different World star Kadeem Hardison.

The previous two seasons of the HBO series from A24 starred Hunter Schafer, Maude Apatow, Jacob Elordi, the late Angus Cloud, Barbie Ferreira and Dominic Fike. 

Last fall Zendaya confirmed that the final season will see a time jump that ages the characters.

She said on Entertainment Weekly’s The Awardist podcast, ‘It’s important because there’s only so much high school drama you can deal with.’

‘I don’t actually know much about what is happening,’ she admitted, despite her role as an executive producer. ‘I don’t quite know exactly what the season is going to look like, but I do know that the time jump is happening.’ 

The actress, who plays queer teenager Rue, a high schooler who struggles with drug addiction, sounded as excited as fans to learn what’s in store for the young adults.

‘It will be fascinating to see and understand these characters outside of the context of high school and how all the stuff that we saw when they were kids and they were in high school affects the adulthood they have and who they become in a much bigger world.’

‘I’ll be interested to see what happens too,’ she stated.

Zendaya has played queer, drug-addled teenager Rue on Euphoria since 2019

The previous seasons of Sam Levinson’s racy series starred Zendaya, Hunter Schafer, Sydney Sweeney, Maude Apatow, Alexa Demie, Jacob Elordi, the late Angus Cloud, Barbie Ferreira and Dominic Fike

Alexa Demie pictured in an earlier episode of the popular HBO show

In August 2023 Levinson teased limited details about the upcoming installment in an interview with Elle.

The director offered insight into what will happen to Zendaya’s character Rue during the show’s new run of episodes, revealing that her role would be to ‘explore what it means to be an individual with principles in a corrupt world.’

He noted that he envisions the show leaning into ‘film noir.’

Levinson also praised Zendaya’s work ethic and her dedication to pushing herself as a performer.

‘She’s the most competitive person I know, in a good way. She’s constantly growing as an artist and always seeking a challenge. She’s never complacent,’ he said.

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Make-up free Zendaya looks distressed on set of Euphoria

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