Zendaya’s mom reacts after devastating ‘Euphoria’ finale
San Francisco Chronicle • • general
Key Points:
- Zendaya’s mother, Claire Stoermer, responded briefly and emotionally on Instagram to the “Euphoria” series finale, which ended with the death of Zendaya’s character, Rue Bennett.
- The finale, titled “In God We Trust,” depicted Rue dying from an overdose, reflecting the harsh realities of addiction, and included a tribute to Angus Cloud, who played Fezco and died in 2023.
- Series creator Sam Levinson explained the ending as a realistic portrayal of addiction, emphasizing that not everyone recovers, while HBO confirmed the third season is the show’s last.
- The finale has sparked mixed reactions, with some praising its honest depiction of addiction’s tragic outcomes and others criticizing the decision to kill off a symbol of hope and recovery.
- Zendaya expressed gratitude for her experience on the show and thanked the cast and crew, though she has not publicly commented in detail on the finale itself.