Ahead of the long-awaited Challengers release, Zendaya spoke openly about turning 30.
Although the 27-year-old still has a few years left before her big birthday, she said she's already feeling the weight of the changing season.
During an interview with AND! news, alongside co-stars Mike Faist and Josh O'Connor, the Euphoria the star admitted that entering her 30s was “scary” to think about because of how close it was.
“I'm further away from 18 than I am from 30. And so when that happens, you're like, 'Oh, shit, life is going by so fast,'” Zendaya told the outlet.
That said, she expressed gratitude for where her life is now.
Ending her 20s has been on the actress's mind since she wrapped filming for Challengers – a film in which she plays a professional tennis star in her 30s.
Speaking with Vogue For the May 2024 cover story, the fashion icon talked about what it was like being cast as a character who wasn't in high school like she had been in previous roles.
“I’m always in high school somewhere,” Zendaya admitted in the April article. “And, mind you, I never went to high school.”
For her, not having to imitate a personality that adapted to the limits of a high school student was “refreshing.”
She continued, “And it was also kind of scary, because I was like, I hope people buy me at my age, or maybe a little older, because I have friends who have kids, or are having kids.”
Regarding whether she wants to start a family at some point, Zendaya expressed interest, but emphasized that she is in no rush.
The beloved screen star and model has been in a relationship with Tom Holland, 27, for three years. The pair first sparked dating rumors in 2017 when they were filming Spider man together.
Still, it wasn't until 2021, when they were caught kissing in the car, that their relationship status publicly changed.
That same year, Zendaya and Holland took their relationship online, confirming they were more than friends with a sweet Instagram exchange. For Zendaya's 25th birthday, Holland posted a photo on social media with the caption, “My MJ, have the happiest birthday. Call me when you're awake xxx.
“Calling now,” replied the former Disney Channel actress with a red heart.
Most of the time, the couple prefers to keep the details of their intimacy to themselves. They're not afraid to be seen together or supportive online, but they're not interested in offering constant updates.
Speaking withShe In August 2023, Zendaya said she accepted that her life was public, but could still ensure that aspects of it were kept private.
“I can’t stop being a person and live my life and love the person I love. But I also have control over what I choose to share,” she admitted. “It’s about protecting peace and letting things be yours, but also not being afraid to exist. You can't hide. That's not fun either. I’m sailing more than ever now.”
