Looks like Zendaya has no hard feelings about the Aaliyah biopic and the film’s new leading lady, Alexandra Shipp. The Disney star recently took to her Instagram to congratulate Shipp and even spoke on the backlash she received about the role. To read more, click below.
Here’s what Zendaya had to say about Alexandra Shipp getting cast as Aaliyah:
“With all that being said, congratulations to the new woman playing Aaliyah. I only hope that she does not have to deal with half the hate I had to deal with. And remember that we are all human beings trying to do what we love to do. Let’s practice motivation and love, not discrimination and hate.”
Do you think Zendaya is right? Was she hated on? Hit the gallery to see pics of Alexandra Shipp and Zendaya as Aaliyah!
To learn more about Alexandra Shipp winning the role of Aaliyah, click here.
