Nationwide — Zendaya has made historical past because the youngest Black actress to earn over $1 million per episode for her function as Rue Bennett on HBO Max’s Euphoria. At simply 28 years outdated, Zendaya’s new contract locations her among the many highest-paid actors in tv.
Along with her appearing, Zendaya additionally serves as an government producer, additional boosting her earnings. She follows Kerry Washington, who beforehand earned over $1 million per episode for her work in Scandal and Little Fires In every single place. Washington was the primary black actress to achieve this milestone.
In accordance with Mirror, Zendaya’s contract places her in the identical league as prime actresses like Elisabeth Moss, Kaley Cuoco, Sarah Jessica Parker, and Reese Witherspoon, who’ve all secured related high-paying contracts.
Zendaya first gained recognition in 2020 when she turned the youngest winner of the Primetime Emmy Award for Excellent Lead Actress in a Drama Sequence at simply 24 years outdated. She gained the award once more in 2022, turning into a two-time Emmy winner.
The third season of Euphoria is about to air in 2026, with manufacturing lately beginning. Whereas acquainted faces like Storm Reid, Barbie Ferreira, and the late Angus Cloud will probably be absent, followers can stay up for cameo appearances from stars like Sharon Stone and Rosalia.
