‘Euphoria’ actress can’t believe she was cut almost entirely from episode: Good thing I’ve got ‘thick skin’
Nika King, who plays Zendaya's mother in 'Euphoria,' expressed surprise and humor over her minimal appearance in a recent episode. Despite promoting the episode, she was left with only one line after most of her dialogue was cut. Fans have criticized the decision, noting the lack of her character's presence after a long wait for the new season.
- ▪Nika King shared her reaction on Instagram, laughing about her one-line appearance.
- ▪The episode featured an emotional call between Rue and her mother, but King's lines were cut.
- ▪Fans expressed disappointment over the editing choices, feeling it detracted from the storyline.
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TV ‘Euphoria’ actress can’t believe she was cut almost entirely from episode: Good thing I’ve got ‘thick skin’ By Lauren Sarner Published May 18, 2026, 12:30 p.m. ET See more of our coverage in your search results. Add Page Six on Google Mother knows best. Nika King, the actress who plays Zendaya’s mom in “Euphoria,” seemed to find the humor in her one-line appearance in the most recent episode of the show’s Season 3. The actress, 47, took to Instagram on Sunday night to claim most of her dialogue had been cut out entirely. “I just watched the episode that I’ve been promoting all week – and my mom over here is clowning me!” she told the camera while laughing. 12 Nika King (pictured in “Euphoria” Season 3) made her first appearance of the season.
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