Zendaya Talks Being a Role Model in 'Essence' Cover Story

Zendaya Talks Being a Role Model in 'Essence' Cover Story

Zendaya takes the cover of Essence magazine’s August 2016 Global Issue looking so flawless.

The 19-year-old actress and entertainer spoke with the mag about sticking up for herself, being a role model, and more. Here’s what she shared….

On being a role model: “You’ve got to realize those Twitter followers, those kids who watch you, that’s technically power. So, to me, I have a responsibility or a duty to the people who watch me to promote positive things, or to show them positive things, or to enlighten them�”

On standing up for herself after Giuliana Rancic‘s hair comment: “When I talk to people about that, this is not new. It’s not something I just started doing. I just did it in public and more people saw it than usual. I don’t remember when I didn’t do it, to be completely honest. I think that’s just the way I was raised, or the way my parents just taught me to be�”

For more from Zendaya, visit Essence.com.

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