It has been more than 10 years Shandaya participated in dance with the starsbut she’s still upset about how the season will turn out.
The 28-year-old actress became famous after participating in the 16th season of the ABC competition series in 2013. Val Chmerkovskyand finally lost to Kelly Pickler and Derek Hough.
“Listen, I’m still a little bit hostile about this,” Zendaya told W Magazine In an interview published on Friday, January 3. I was only 16 years old and it was a lot of pressure.
Zendaya told the outlet that competing on live television every week was “terrible,” adding, “I took it very seriously and looking back now, I wish I hadn’t done it. I wish I’d done it more Like it a little bit and then think, “Eh, whatever. “You know what I mean? But I put too much pressure on myself. I’ve really been through this [show]”.
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New York Stewart/FilmMagicZendaya went on to point out that she doesn’t watch these days Decentralized WTS Although on top. She first revealed the news during an interview on “The Awardist” podcast last year, saying she hadn’t listened since the season ended.
“I haven’t seen it dance with the stars since i was [it]”, she said in October 2024. “I haven’t really looked at dance with the stars before me dance with the stars. I don’t think I’m a target group. my grandma likes dance with the stars. That’s her bag.
She continued: “I also thought it was a very stressful experience. I was like, ‘I don’t think I’m going to watch this again.
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Debra L. Rothenberg/Getty ImagesZendaya, who went on to win the mirror ball trophy three times with past costars, was as dissatisfied with the outcome of Season 16 as Chmerkovskiy, 38, Rumer Willis, Laurie Hernandez and Xochitl Gomez.
“My biggest heartbreak is dance with the starshonestly, didn’t win with Zendaya. This was a huge heartbreak for me because she was only 16 years old. entertainment tonight March 2018. She works so hard and I really hope she lifts the trophy and starts her career. I was heartbroken that she didn’t lift the trophy.
Luckily, as Chmerkovskiy says, Zendaya’s time has come Decentralized WTS “launched her career.” He added: “When you realize it’s not always about winning or losing, what’s really important is learning through the process and then using the tools to position yourself well on that path. farther.”
Zendaya became famous as a teenager, but now she has mixed feelings about working as a child star. “I don’t know how many choices I have,” the 27-year-old actress told Serena Williams in a conversation for Vogue’s May cover story, published Tuesday, April 9. Have mixed feelings. […]
Before Decentralized WTSZendaya is known for her role on Disney Channel cheer up. In the decade since, she has become one of Hollywood’s biggest stars, with projects including greatest performer, challengerthis dune series and spider man Franchise.
Back in 2020, Chmerkovskiy took to Instagram to congratulate Zendaya for becoming the youngest actress to win an Emmy for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series. Euphoria (She also won the award in 2022).
“I always knew you were special. Our season Decentralized WTSand now your continued success has brought me [a] Incredible joy,” he captioned a clip of their performance. “I’m so proud of you, Z! The youngest ever Emmy winner for a leading role. You are a superstar and always will be! Love your family and may you win more in life.
