Zendaya Reflects on Dancing With the Stars

Zendaya has openly admitted that she hasn't watched 'Dancing With the Stars' since she competed on the show in 2013, where she finished as the runner-up alongside partner Val Chmerkovskiy. During a recent interview on Entertainment Weekly's podcast 'The Awardist,' she explained that her experience on the show was quite stressful, and she did not feel she was the target demographic for the series. Zendaya, who was just 16 at the time, reflected that while she did not watch the show prior to her participation, her grandmother is a fan. Despite the heartbreak of losing the trophy to Kellie Pickler, Zendaya's career continued to flourish with roles in 'Euphoria' and 'Challengers.' Chmerkovskiy previously expressed that losing with Zendaya was his 'biggest heartbreak,' yet he acknowledged that her career took off regardless. Now a successful actress, Zendaya's reflections highlight her growth since her early days as a Disney star.