21 Celebrities Who Passionately Showed Support For Zendaya This Week
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By now, you're probably aware that Zendaya wore dreadlocks to the Oscars on Sunday and that Giuliana Rancic made some problematic comments about them. You might also know that Zendaya spoke out about the moment, Giuliana gave a formal apology for the comment, and that Zendaya replied to that, too. What you might not know, though, is that the celebrity world responded to the whole affair with an outpouring of support. Stars like Lorde and Nicki Minaj acknowledged Zendaya's mature and well-composed retaliation with retweets and double taps, and others actually vocalized their support in the way of celebratory tweets. Keep reading to see which celebrities are totally on team Zendaya.
Viola Davis
You are beauty personified. I celebrate you sis! RT "@Zendaya: Just posted a photo https://t.co/rftab9VoBv"
— Viola Davis (@violadavis) February 24, 2015
Ava DuVernay
RT @Zendaya: Just posted a photo. https://t.co/WhzwjYP6Ik (You're beautiful, Queen. We bless the ignorant and wish them well. Onward. xo)
— Ava DuVernay (@AVAETC) February 24, 2015
Solange Knowles
Yeah @fashionpolice been bashing my fro for years, @intouchweekly compared it to a dog...and u know what I say? pic.twitter.com/OBvkpw4Vdn
— solange knowles (@solangeknowles) February 25, 2015
Chloë Grace Moretz
@Zendaya people need to grow up, realize it's 2015, and act like it. Beautifully written pic.twitter.com/kjtY0gV4pO
— Chloë Grace Moretz (@ChloeGMoretz) February 24, 2015
Khloé Kardashian
@Zendaya you are a gorgeous, intelligent young lady! I love all that you represent! Keep empowering and shine bright!
— Khloé (@khloekardashian) February 24, 2015
Kerry Washington
Well done Beautiful. XO “@Zendaya: pic.twitter.com/Lieyt5M1UH”
— kerry washington (@kerrywashington) February 24, 2015
Shonda Rhimes
“@Zendaya: pic.twitter.com/HJ3RZbNCli”. Been showing this to people all day. My new hero.
— shonda rhimes (@shondarhimes) February 25, 2015
Raven Symone
@Zendaya proud to call you my play sister! Girl! I love you!
— Raven-Symonè (@MissRavenSymone) February 25, 2015
MC Hammer
Exceptional, Beautiful Young Woman from #Oakland California she exudes the sweet scent of EXCELLENCE @Zendaya pic.twitter.com/l16uSgeISk
— MC HAMMER (@MCHammer) February 24, 2015
Christy Carlson Romano
@Zendaya so proud of your strength! Stay strong and be you! #hatersgonnahate
— ChristyCarlsonRomano (@ChristyRomano) February 24, 2015
Al Roker
I saw @Zendaya on #oscars red carpet and thought,"Strong. Striking. Beautiful" @GiulianaRancic on @e_FashionPolice saw a pot smoker. Really?
— Al Roker (@alroker) February 24, 2015
Veronica Dunne
I am truly inspired by this girl everyday. @Zendaya This is beyond powerful. You never cease to amaze me. pic.twitter.com/KknqGyG7yt
— Veronica Dunne (@veronica_dunne) February 24, 2015
Michael Ealy
"@kerrywashington: Well done Beautiful. XO “@Zendaya: pic.twitter.com/02d8ftB9W5”"***agreed
— Michael Ealy (@MichaelEaly) February 24, 2015
Estelle
Good reply @zendaya. #wordsmeanthings #thinkbeforeyouspeak https://t.co/mSDVGmQNPu
— Estelle (@EstelleDarlings) February 24, 2015
Questlove
standing ovation for @Zendaya
— Questlove Gomez (@questlove) February 24, 2015
Niecy Nash
Yassssssss @zendaya #rp @GiulianaRancic hopefully this post will enlighten, educate & inform u pic.twitter.com/GZIM1LdnOB
— Niecy Nash (@NiecyNash) February 24, 2015
Kamil McFadden
That ignorant comment about Zendaya's hair would've had me four five seconds from wildin #ThinkBeforeYouSpeak
— Kamil McFadden™ (@Kamil_McFadden) February 24, 2015
Always going to support my inter circle.. Big props Z for her classy, grown up, and oh so true reply..... http://t.co/b7RgxJUkie
— Kamil McFadden™ (@Kamil_McFadden) February 25, 2015
Bridget Kelly
Intelligent, classy & eloquent @Zendaya
— Bridget Kelly (@IamBridgetKelly) February 24, 2015
DeRay Davis
@Zendaya ok hood rules @GiulianaRancic has 2 do her hair like yours was,tell the world what it smells like.. & live as a bohemian 4 a week.
— DeRay Davis (@DeRayDavis) February 24, 2015
Logan Browning
Go @zendaya! I'm inspired by this young woman. You are loved & appreciated for your beauty, talent… https://t.co/Oi0eGZx32F
— Logan Browning (@LoganLaurice) February 24, 2015
Timbaland
@zendaya !!!!! Preach !!!!!!! Watch what we show the world!!!!! https://t.co/jlVuUPx38H
— Timbaland (@Timbaland) February 24, 2015