Bella Thorne Reveals Past Rivalry with Zendaya on Call Her Daddy
Bella Thorne recently opened up about her past rivalry with fellow Disney Channel star Zendaya on the podcast Call Her Daddy. The two actresses played aspiring dancers and best friends CeCe Jones and Rocky Blue in the popular series Shake It Up, which aired from 2010 to 2013.
Thorne revealed that she and Zendaya were 'pitted against each other' as child stars, with women in entertainment often encouraged to compete with one another. She stated that Disney Channel's portrayal of their friendship was 'disturbing' given their young ages at the time.
The pair snuck off the set during a live taping to 'hash it out' and clear the air. Thorne described the conversation as 'beautiful,' saying they were able to speak freely about their experiences and feelings, leading to a stronger friendship.