Apology response
Zendaya accepts Rancic’s apology on Twitter:
Giuliana, I appreciate your apology and I’m glad it was a learning experience for you and for the network. I hope that others negatively affected by her words can also find it in their hearts to accept her apology as well.
Issues apology
Rancic offers an on-air, minute-long apology to Zendaya regarding her comments about the artist’s dreadlocks.
This incident has taught me to be a lot more aware of cliches and stereotypes — how much damage they can do. And I am responsibile, as we all are, to not perpetuate them further.
Addresses dreadlocks criticism
Zendaya responds to criticisms of her dreadlocks on the Oscar red carpet via Twitter:
— Zendaya (@Zendaya) February 24, 2015
Teen Vogue cover
Zendaya appears on the cover of the February 2015 issue of Teen Vogue magazine. She talks about her show Shake It Up, her album, and her confidence.
My passion was always in the arts. I was that weird 8-year-old who was into Shakespeare.
NKD cover
Zendaya appears on the cover of the March 2014 issue of NKD magazine. She talks about Dancing With the Stars, her album, and being a role model.
Spotlights are used to highlight something in someone that can bring a spotlight to other people. I wanted to be a good influence on my demographic. Their parents have told me they’re proud of me and that they want their kids to be like me.