Zendaya

Not only did Zendaya’s performance prove why HBO’s Euphoria is one of the best shows on television, but we get to see what a powerhouse Zendaya truly is.

The first season of Euphoria featured no shortage of shocks and controversial moments, but it’s 2022’s second season that delivered a gut-punch of emotions. Zendaya’s portrayal of Rue will be remembered for a long time, particularly that scene in season 2 episode 5. The powerful performance proves the importance of touching on hard-hitting topics, which, thanks to Zendaya, has inspired other works of entertainment to present raw emotions.

Euphoria season 2 episode 5 features one of the most powerful moments of the season and all thanks to Zendaya. The young actress had viewers stressed and with their jaws on the floor the entire time — and this was only over the first half of the episode!