RSMS Hour 1 | Zendaya Does Not Want to Stand Next to ‘Euphoria’ Co-Star
RSMS Hour 1 | Zendaya Does Not Want to Stand Next to ‘Euphoria’ Co-Star  
Podcast: Rickey Smiley Morning Show Podcast
Published On: Wed Nov 12 2025
Description: The crew kicks things off with Zendaya reportedly refusing to appear alongside her Euphoria co-star Sydney Sweeney, following backlash over Sweeney’s controversial “Good Jeans / Good Genes” American Eagle ad, which many deemed racially insensitive. Zendaya, known for speaking out on issues of race and representation, has drawn praise for her quiet but firm stance against what fans call “tone-deaf branding.” See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.