How much did Zendaya get paid for Euphoria?

Last Modified Mar 7, 2025 07:50 EST
How much did Zendaya get paid for Euphoria?
Zendaya as Rue (Source: Zendaya's Instagram account)


For the series Euphoria, actress Zendaya will be paid an amount of $1 million per episode after her negotiations with HBO for Season 3.

Euphoria is an American teen drama series which has been written by Sam Levinson under the banner of HBO. The series revolves around a group of high-school-going teenagers battling with drug addiction, complex relationships, bullying, social media, and more with the heart of the story being Rue Bennett (played by Zendaya). The show released its first episode on June 16, 2019, and has aired a total of 2 seasons to date.

Zendaya is one of the main cast members in the series along with others such as Jacob Elordi, Barbie Ferreira, Alexa Demie, Hunter Schafer, and many more. The actress has earned huge praise from various online sources and news platforms like The Guardian and The New Yorker among others for her performance in the series. Zendaya received awards like 2 Primetime Emmy awards for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series and one Golden Globe Award for Best Actress in Television Series Drama.


What are Zendaya’s earnings from Euphoria?


As of 2024, there haven’t been any official reports for Zendaya’s earnings from seasons 1 and 2 of Euphoria. While the actress has not revealed her income from the show, it was recently revealed that she had renegotiated her contract with HBO to increase the payment from season 3 and beyond for the series. According to the news portal Los Angeles Times, the actress has renegotiated her terms to earn a total of $1 million per episode from season 3 and beyond.

With this negotiation, Zendaya becomes one of the few television actors who have reached the $1 million milestone alongside the cast of Friends, The Big Bang Theory, and more. Hitting the $1 million mark also makes Zendaya the youngest, highest-paid black female actress on television.


How much did Zendaya get paid for Euphoria?
Zendaya (Source: Zendaya's Instagram account)


About Zendaya’s character in Euphoria


As mentioned earlier, Zendaya has been playing the character of Rue Bennett in the series Euphoria. The character of Rue is shown to be a 17-year-old recovering drug addict who is trying to make a place for herself in the world. The character is shown to be quite sarcastic and introverted and is often seen battling mental illness and drug addiction which sometimes brings a negative side to her character. While being an introvert, Rue’s character is shown to have many friends and acquaintances in the series, stating that she isn’t completely antisocial.

During an interview with Vogue Australia, Zendaya claimed that playing the character was quite important for her. The Dune actress said, "It's been very, very special. I think the most special thing is when people come up and say: 'Hey, I really needed that,' or 'That was my story and I just want to say thank you”. She also added, "The fact that the story was so personal and that it couldn't have been written by anyone who hadn't lived it, people are going to respond to it. The creator, Sam Levinson, put words to feelings that people have a tough time being able to articulate, whether it be around mental health or depression”.

“I'm just extremely lucky that I was able to be a part of that story and really humanize what Rue is going through, which is what I think a lot of people have gone through or are going through. For every person who says something to me about what the show meant to them, it warms my heart and it means we're doing something right,” Zendaya completed.


Related: who does zendaya end up with in challengers

FAQs about Zendaya in Euphoria

Rue’s full name in Euphoria is Rue Bennett.

Yes, in Euphoria, Rue has a boyfriend who goes by the name Jules Vaughn.

Rue has a younger sister named Gia Bennett in the show.

Related Stories

"You've got to do something new and fresh": Jurassic World Rebirth helmer gets candid about dwindling audience appetite "You've got to do something new and fresh": Jurassic World Rebirth helmer gets candid about dwindling audience appetite
"You've got to do something new and fresh": Jurassic World Rebirth helmer gets candid about dwindling audience appetite
2d
Who is Julio César Chávez Jr.’s wife? Family explored as ICE seeks to deport Mexican boxer Who is Julio César Chávez Jr.’s wife? Family explored as ICE seeks to deport Mexican boxer
Who is Julio César Chávez Jr.’s wife? Family explored as ICE seeks to deport Mexican boxer
2d
Kenneth Colley: Top 5 movies to watch as a tribute to the screen legend Kenneth Colley: Top 5 movies to watch as a tribute to the screen legend
Kenneth Colley: Top 5 movies to watch as a tribute to the screen legend
2d
A Mouthful of Air ending explained: Julie's battle beneath the surface A Mouthful of Air ending explained: Julie's battle beneath the surface
A Mouthful of Air ending explained: Julie's battle beneath the surface
2d
Who was Michael Madsen married to? Everything to know about his children and late son Hudson Madsen amid the actor's passing at 67 Who was Michael Madsen married to? Everything to know about his children and late son Hudson Madsen amid the actor's passing at 67
Who was Michael Madsen married to? Everything to know about his children and late son Hudson Madsen amid the actor's passing at 67
2d
Did you know the highly detailed and admired costumes in Sinners came from Marvel’s delayed Blade film? Did you know the highly detailed and admired costumes in Sinners came from Marvel’s delayed Blade film?
Did you know the highly detailed and admired costumes in Sinners came from Marvel’s delayed Blade film?
2d
Why are dinosaurs dying in Jurassic World Rebirth? One of the franchise’s biggest twists revealed Why are dinosaurs dying in Jurassic World Rebirth? One of the franchise’s biggest twists revealed
Why are dinosaurs dying in Jurassic World Rebirth? One of the franchise’s biggest twists revealed
1d
James Gunn definitively answers whether we will see the Trinity unite in the DCU or not James Gunn definitively answers whether we will see the Trinity unite in the DCU or not
James Gunn definitively answers whether we will see the Trinity unite in the DCU or not
2d
"I believe it much sooner than later" - Tory Lanez's father speaks on the possibility of his son's return from prison "I believe it much sooner than later" - Tory Lanez's father speaks on the possibility of his son's return from prison
"I believe it much sooner than later" - Tory Lanez's father speaks on the possibility of his son's return from prison
2d
From Jason Momoa’s Blanka to Noah Centineo’s Ken: All confirmed and rumored Street Fighter movie cast From Jason Momoa’s Blanka to Noah Centineo’s Ken: All confirmed and rumored Street Fighter movie cast
From Jason Momoa’s Blanka to Noah Centineo’s Ken: All confirmed and rumored Street Fighter movie cast
1d