It appearsZendayahad a much better time with tennis lessons than the foxtrot.
But she has a pretty good reason for it.
“I have not watchedDancing With the Starssince I was on,” Zendaya says, laughing.
Zendaya and Val Chmerkovskiy on ‘Dancing With the Stars’ season 16.Adam Taylor / Walt Disney Television via Getty
My grandma lovesDancing with the Stars,that’s her bag.
But yeah, I also think it was a very stressful experience.
I was like, I don’t think I’m gonna be watching this anymore.
Zendaya in ‘Challengers’.MGM /Courtesy Everett
At just 16, the actress-singer-dancer competed on season 16 back in 2013.
Then a Disney Channel fixture known for her roles onShake It UpandK.C.
In first place wasKellie Picklerand partnerDerek Hough.
“After giving it every ounce of our effort we came in second.
Our season on DWTS, and now your continued success since has brought me ridiculous amount of joy.
Im so proud of you Z!”
Listen to Zendaya’s full interview onThe Awardistpodcast below.
