Zendaya has remained silent in response to her half-sister Latonja Coleman’s recent accusations, allowing her remarkable career achievement to speak for itself. The Euphoria star has reached a new milestone, becoming the highest-paid Black actress in television history, reportedly earning $1 million per episode for the upcoming season of the hit HBO Max drama.
This incredible accomplishment has elevated Zendaya’s career to new heights, surpassing the previous record held by Kerry Washington. Washington, known for her iconic role in Scandal, earned $800,000 per episode in the series and later achieved $1 million per episode for the Hulu series Little Fires Everywhere, where she also took on a producing role. Zendaya’s renegotiated contract places her among the highest-paid actresses of color and reflects her dual role as both the lead actress and executive producer of Euphoria.
Zendaya’s recent success has sparked conversation not only in the entertainment industry but also amid family tension. Her half-sister, Latonja Coleman, publicly shared their strained relationship, revealing in interviews with The U.S. Sunand San Francisco Chronicle that they have only seen each other twice in the past seven years. Coleman claims that after being diagnosed with cancer, she tried to reach out to Zendaya but was blocked by family members due to the rift between them.
In her interviews, Coleman expressed her thoughts on Zendaya’s relationship with Tom Holland, describing their height difference as “odd” but ultimately stating that they are “meant for each other.”
Despite the ongoing family tension, Zendaya has continued to shine professionally, solidifying her place as one of Hollywood’s leading figures. Her new title as the highest-paid Black actress in television history only adds to the many accolades she has received over the years.
