Zendaya at centre of 'category fraud' debate after talk of Oscar nomination
ok.co.ukSocial media has gone into overdrive over suggestions Zendaya could be tipped for an Oscar following her role in Challengers.The film, which grossed $94.2 million globally, centres on a heated love triangle involving tennis stars Tashi Duncan (played by Zendaya), Art Donaldson (Mike Faist), and Patrick Zweig (Josh O'Connor).
When Tashi turns to coaching her husband Art following an injury that halts her career, they face off against Patrick in a battle for the grand slam title.The movie, directed by Luca Guadagnino, was met with rave reviews from audiences, propelling Zendaya into the Oscar conversation at just 27 years old.
Variety has named her as a likely candidate for the 2025 Academy Awards, while a tweet from Film Updates indicated that Zendaya is being considered for Lead Actress, with her co-stars in the Supporting Actor slots.This tweet, now viral with over 1.8 million views, has left fans divided.
A Twitter user expressed their dismay, stating: "This year's first egregious category fraud. O'Connor and Faist are 1,000% the film's leads and Zendaya is supporting.
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