Posing on the cover of InStyle‘s January 2018 issue in a turquoise ensemble by Chloe, Zendaya is speaking out on the many women who have come forward with allegations of sexual harassment in Hollywood.
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“The bravery of the women who came forward is a huge step toward making sure it’s safer for me and other young women who are just coming up,” she says. “I’m at that prime age right now. Twenty-one. Starting off. That’s when people take advantage and abuse their power and do terrible sh*t. I think it’s definitely a sisterhood.”
Speaking about the responsibility she feels with her fame, the “Spider-Man: Homecoming” star adds, “I realize that [being a role model] is actually a huge part of the job. You sign up for that. You’re being watched. You can choose to accept that and appreciate it, or you can choose not to. That’s 100 per cent your choice. I choose to acknowledge it.”
Addressing the legacy she wishes to leave, Zendaya continues, “I just try to live, and, you know, sh*t happens. I’ve said it a million times, but I’d rather be known for the active change I’ve made than for what my name stands for.”
For her latest role, the young starlet is set to appear in the upcoming musical drama film, “The Greatest Showman”, alongside Hugh Jackman and Zac Efron. Portraying a black trapeze artist in the film, Zendaya explains that things take a turn when her character “starts falling for someone who’s white.”
“I’m biracial, so there are so many [shared] experiences there,” she says of her new movie role. “I think it’s a cool side storyline. It’s something that you get invested in.”
