Zendaya Reveals the Most 'Quintessential Hollywood' Thing About Her Life
- - Zendaya Reveals the Most 'Quintessential Hollywood' Thing About Her Life
Moná ThomasFebruary 18, 2026 at 12:22 AM
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Zendaya and her dog, Noon.
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Zendaya says her dog's luxury meals are her most "ridiculous" Hollywood trait
She calls her pup, Noon, her "child," given the over-the-top care
The Dune star also opened up about how fellow actors have helped her navigate fame
Zendaya may be one of the most recognizable stars in the world, but if you ask what's the most "Hollywood" thing about her, she says the answer is surprisingly simple: her dog, Noon.
In an interview with Robert Pattinson, 39, for Interview Magazine, published on Tuesday, Feb. 17, the Euphoria actress, 29, was asked to name the most Hollywood thing about herself — something that might even embarrass her.
“What’s the most Hollywood thing about you that you’re actually embarrassed by?” Pattinson asked.
Zendaya and her dog, Noon.
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Zendaya didn’t hesitate: “I’d say quintessential Hollywood s--- is probably how I am with my dog,” she replied. “They get their fancy meals with the vitamin supplements. It sounds very ridiculous when I talk about it, but I love my child.”
She continued, “That’s probably the most ridiculous Hollywood thing about me, how my dog be living.”
While Zendaya, who stars in the forthcoming film The Drama with Pattinson, has long been known for her polished, gorgeous red carpet looks and unforgettable blockbuster roles, she explained to Pattinson that her real life remains intentionally grounded. She noted that she has largely “stayed to myself,” with most of her closest friends being family members and people she has known “since I was literally born.”
Zendaya and dog, Noon.
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In recent years, however, she said she’s begun forming friendships with fellow actors whose work she admires, including Pattinson, and has found comfort in connecting over the strange realities of fame.
“I feel like over the past couple of years, I’ve been able to make friends with other actors like yourself whose work I admire and who I think are really cool people,” she said. “So that’s been nice, to just be like, ‘Does this life also feel so strange to you guys?’ And be like, ‘Oh, yeah. I’m not the only one that feels that way.’”
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She added that sometimes even her most "ridiculous" complaints make sense within that circle.
Still, the most indulgent and "Hollywood" part of her lifestyle isn't designer gowns, film premieres, or the niche complaints: it's making sure her beloved pup is eating well.
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