Zendaya Becomes Highest-Paid Black Actress on TV with New EUPHORIA Contract

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Zendaya Becomes Highest-Paid Black Actress on TV with New EUPHORIA Contract
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Zendaya has reportedly renegotiated her contract for HBO’s EUPHORIA, securing a salary of approximately $1 million per episode for the upcoming third season.   This substantial pay increase positions her among the highest-paid actors in television.

At 28, Zendaya’s new earnings surpass those of Angela Bassett, who previously held the title of highest-paid Black female actor on network television, earning $450,000 per episode for “9-1-1.”  

Zendaya’s portrayal of Rue Bennett in “Euphoria” has garnered critical acclaim, including two Primetime Emmy Awards for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series. The show’s third season is currently in production.

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