During a recent interview with “Jake’s Takes” to promote her new tennis drama “Challengers,” Zendaya expressed her discomfort with the constant questions about on-screen kisses with her male co-stars. She noticed a trend in recent interviews where interviewers focus heavily on kissing scenes, a practice not typically applied to her male counterparts.
Interviewer Jake Hamilton questioned Zendaya’s perception of society’s view on actors kissing, suggesting that it may be forgotten as a normal part of their job. Zendaya responded, expressing her uncertainty about the reasons behind this excessive attention. She speculated that it could be an attempt to generate viral content but noted that she had observed this pattern specifically for herself.
Zendaya pointed out that other actors do not typically face similar questioning during interviews. She believes that the focus on her kissing scenes stems from societal perceptions of her job and the fascination with her personal life. However, she reiterated that kissing scenes are an ordinary part of her role as an actress.
The actress went on to mention her recent experience playing a more mature character in “Challengers,” breaking away from the high school roles she is often associated with. She admitted that it was refreshing to portray a different character, but also acknowledged the challenges of being perceived as her own age or older by audiences.
