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In "Challengers" Tashi Duncan's Not the Villain — She's Just an Ambitious Woman
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April 29, 2024
This article contains spoilers for "Challengers"
Tashi Duncan, they will never make me hate you. After watching the "Challengers" I left the cinema fixated on Zendaya's portrayal of Duncan, the cut-throat tennis player turned coach who is driven by success. However, as the film rolled out across cinemas, the general consensus building online seems to be that Tashi is manipulative, disloyal and almost too driven. I couldn't disagree more.
Challengers wins big! Zendaya's racy tennis love triangle drama nets top spot at weekend box office with $15m
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April 29, 2024
Challengers won game, set and match at the box office over the weekend. The sports drama starring Zendaya, 27, as tennis champion at the center of a romantic triangle with two ambitious contenders, played by Josh O'Connor and Mike Faist was ranked number one.
The film scored an 88-percent approval rating by the critics on Rotten Tomatoes, but didn't do as well with fans, who gave it a 76-percent.
Zendaya says filming Challengers was a 'roller coaster' as she opens up on the threesome scene with co-stars Josh O'Connor and Mike Faist
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April 28, 2024
In her latest role, Zendaya finds herself in the middle of a complicated love triangle that has audiences talking. And the Golden Globe winner, 27, says her Challengers co-stars Josh O'Connor and Mike Faist took all the pressure off filming the three-way kiss scene. The actress said she got 'lucky' working with Josh and Mike because they 'made it easy' for her and they were 'kind'.
REVEALED: Coco Gauff's coach Brad Gilbert gave tennis lessons to Zendaya and her Challengers co-stars Josh O'Connor and Mike Faist: 'They put it in the hard yards'
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April 27, 2024
Hollywood turned to legendary tennis coach Brad Gilbert to help Zendaya and her Challengers co-stars hone their skills on the court. Gilbert is one of the most celebrated minds in tennis, having worked with the likes of Andre Agassi, Andy Roddick, Andy Murray, and now Coco Gauff. The movie, which hit America's big screens this week, follows a tennis champion (Mike Faist) as he attempts a comeback with the help of his wife, a prodigy-turned-coach (Zendaya). But one of the opponents standing in his way is his former best friend and his wife's former lover (Josh O'Connor).
Zendaya's racy Challengers three-way kiss scene with Josh O'Connor and Mike Faist was NOT originally scripted as director Luca Guadagnino gives behind-the-scenes details
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April 26, 2024
In her latest role, Zendaya finds herself in the middle of a complicated love triangle that has audiences talking. As the Golden Globe winner, 27, and her Challengers co-stars promoted the film, director Luca Guadagnino revealed a pivotal three-way kiss scene was not in screenwriter Justin Kuritzkes' original script.
What to see and do this weekend: From an ace new film to the 15th album from the 'archbishops of arch', the Mail's critics pick the very best of movies, music and theatre
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April 26, 2024
A host of fantastic films, awesome new albums and spectacular stage performances - they are all featured in our critics' picks of the best of film, music and theatre.
Our experts have explored all the options for culture vultures to get their teeth into, and decided on the music, plays and movies that are well worth dedicating your weekend to.
Zendaya works to make Challengers the blockbuster of the summer as she blitzes the promo trail in a string of tennis-inspired looks
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April 26, 2024
As the 27-year-old A-lister has, along with her co-stars Josh O'Connor and Mike Faist - pushed the pedal on the movie's promotion ahead of its UK and US release on Friday - she has been candid about the process of making Challengers come to life. In the film, Zendaya plays Tashi Duncan, an aspiring tennis star who gives up her career after suffering a major injury. She then focuses on coaching her colleague Art (Faist), whom she falls in love with and marries, but she finds her feelings dangerously divided after Art is enrolled on the Challenger Tour, where he faces off against Tashi's ex-boyfriend Patrick (O'Connor).
Film fans go wild as '10/10 perfect' blockbuster finally hits the screens: 'This is THE movie of the year'
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April 26, 2024
Film fans have hailed Challengers '10/10' and 'absolutely phenomenal' as the steamy sports movie was released in cinemas on Friday. The blockbuster stars Zendaya as Tashi Duncan, a former tennis prodigy who gives up her career after suffering an injury and becomes a coach. She begins training her colleague Art, who is played by Mike Faist, whom she falls in love with and marries.
Zendaya shows off her figure in a clinging white gown with a statement hood in NYC as she continues tennis-themed Challengers promo trail
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April 25, 2024
She has been serving sensational tennis-inspired ensembles while blazing the promo trail for her new movie Challengers. And Zendaya was once again pulling it out of the bag as she stepped out in an appropriately bright white, hooded dress in New York on Wednesday. The actress, 27, showed off her jaw-dropping figure in the clinging number, which featured a statement hooded detail while arriving at the city's AMC Theatre.
Zendaya serves another sporty look as she steps out in pleated tennis skirt ahead of Challengers release
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April 25, 2024
Zendaya was serving yet another incredible look as she continued promoting her tennis film, Challengers. The actress - who plays a tennis pro in the upcoming film - sported a pleated white tennis skirt and sporty black top as she stepped out in New York City on Wednesday. Hair slicked up with a lime green scrunchie, Zendaya, 27, looked like she was ready to hit the tennis courts in her preppy outfit.
Zendaya dazzles on Variety cover with her Challengers co-stars Josh O'Connor and Mike Faist... as they reveal who had the best abs after their six-week fitness prep for role
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April 24, 2024
Zendaya dazzled on the latest cover for Variety magazine, alongside her Challengers costars Josh O'Connor and Mike Faist. The trio star in Challengers, a film that centers around tennis but also their love triangle between their characters. Zendaya plays Tashi Duncan, Josh plays Patrick Zweig and Mike plays Art.
Zendaya admits she was 'nervous' to be 'leading' her steamy tennis film Challengers as she shows off athletic skills with behind-the-scenes photos
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April 24, 2024
Zendaya found herself grappling with a bit of stage fright in her latest role, despite being an Emmy-winning actress. The 27-year-old Euphoria star - who recently dished on the HBO series' third season - took to her Instagram to get candid about filming the upcoming Challengers and to share a few behind-the-scenes photos from the production. 'A little bts dump in honor of @challengersmovie coming out in a couple days,' she wrote. 'This is my first time leading a film in this way so ya girls been nervous but everyones excitement and encouragement has meant the world to me.'
Zendaya continues her tennis-themed fashion parade with two chic green looks in NYC... as she admits she didn't know ANYTHING about the sport before filming Challengers
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April 23, 2024
The stunning actress once again tailored her outfits to her film Challengers, which she has been busy promoting around the world this month. Arriving for her GMA appearance, Zendaya wowed in very glam floral gown, with a full, tulle-lined skirt.
Kyle and Jackie O slam Zendaya for her defensive response to Sunrise star Edwina Bartholomew's 'best kisser' question: 'Get over it'
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April 23, 2024
Kyle Sandilands has slammed actress Zendaya over her defensive reaction to an interview with Sunrise presenter Edwina Bartholomew. Last week, the Channel Seven newsreader, 40, asked the American actress, 27, who was the 'best kisser' between her Challengers co-stars Mike Faist and Josh O'Connor. 'It was a very normal question to ask who was the better kisser', the 52-year-old shock jock said during the Kyle and Jackie O Show on Tuesday of the now-viral video.
Zendaya puts on a casual display in oversize trench coat and baggy gray T-Shirt for special screening of her upcoming movie Challengers
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April 23, 2024
Zendaya looked stunning as she stepped out and made her way to a special private screening of her new movie Challengers at AMC Theatres in New York City on Monday. The 27-year-old actress looked effortlessly stylish in an oversize trench coat and a comfortable, baggy gray shirt with 'I TOLD YA' emblazoned across the front. Walking with her hand in her pocket, she modeled a pair of straight-leg, black pants and white mesh flats.
Zendaya breaks her silence on THAT cringeworthy interview with Sunrise star Edwina Bartholomew
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April 22, 2024
Zendaya has finally spoken out after a awkward interview with Sunrise's Edwina Bartholomew left viewers cringing. Last week, the Channel Seven newsreader, 40, asked the American actress, 27, who was the 'best kisser' between her Challengers co-stars Mike Faist and Josh O'Connor. Continuing her press interviews for the film, Zendaya seemingly addressed the awkward television moment and admitted she had 'no idea' why she's still asked explicitly about her kissing scenes.
Zendaya is preppy chic in ab-baring pink look as she joins Challengers co-stars at Amazon MGM Studios to promote the tennis drama in LA
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April 21, 2024
Zendaya made jaws drop as she posed up a storm with her Challengers co-stars as they promoted the new sports romance film at Amazon MGM Studios' photo call in Los Angeles. The 27-year-old actress looked stunning and showed off her unique style in a two-piece pink set that displayed her tiny waist and connected through a tied bow. The top resembled a crop polo with rounded out cutout under her chest with the bow acting as a a string connecting to the 1950s-esque skirt.
Hold the haute couture - the Zendaya outfit women will really want is... this plain brown pullover - with affordable options starting at just £59
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April 20, 2024
She has graced the red carpet with some of the season's boldest looks. However, it's Zendaya's plain brown pullover from her new film Challengers that is expected to trigger a run at the shops. She is understood to have worn several pieces in the film by high-end designer Loewe. However, it is unclear whether it supplied the jumper. Similar jumpers it makes sell for around £800.
Zendaya gives two thumbs up while striking poses in front of giant billboard for new movie Challengers
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April 18, 2024
Zendaya took to social media on Wednesday to share fun photos of herself posing in front of a billboard for her new film Challengers. The 27-year-old actress held up both thumbs and smiled while standing in front of a large billboard that showed her eyes peaking over sunglasses that reflected her co-stars Josh O'Connor, 34, and Mike Faist, 32. Zendaya wore a white tank top and long blue skirt while posing in front of the billboard.
Zendaya says she 'loved' filming intimate scenes in new movie Challengers as she gushes over how 'good' they are
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April 18, 2024
Zendaya has admitted that she 'loved' filming the intimate scenes in her new movie Challengers. The actor, 27, who is starring as aspiring tennis star Tashi Duncan in the romance, also gushed over her co-stars Josh O'Connor, 33, and Mike Faist, 32. Zendaya said filming the sexy scenes were 'so good' because she was 'lucky' enough to work with Josh and Mike, who 'always had her back'.
Zendaya says new movie Challengers is 'incredibly sexy' despite there being NO sex scenes in the movie: 'Tennis is the sex!'
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April 17, 2024
Zendaya has branded her new movie Challengers 'incredibly sexy' despite there being no actual sex scenes in the movie. The Euphoria star, 27, who plays a fallen tennis icon in the film, said 'tennis is the sex' in the storyline - despite the film's steamy love triangle storyline between Zendaya's character and co-stars Josh O'Connor and Mike Faist - being heavily trailed.
Zendaya commands attention in a plunging neon green gown at steamy tennis film Challengers premiere afterparty in LA
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April 17, 2024
The Dune actress, 27, who is starring as aspiring tennis star Tashi Duncan in the romance, showed off her incredible figure in a plunging neon green gown, with a racy thigh-high split.
Sunrise star Edwina Bartholomew leaves viewers cringing as she asks an awkward question during interview with Zendaya: 'That's embarrassing'
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April 17, 2024
Sunrise star Edwina Bartholomew found herself in an awkward moment on Monday while interviewing actor Zendaya - and viewers were not happy. The reporter, 40, asked the American actor, 27, who was the 'best kisser' between her co-stars Mike Faist and Josh O'Connor during their media blitz. Zendaya appeared so shocked by the invasive question, she pretended not to hear it as her fellow actors, Mike and Josh, jumped in to answer for her.
Zendaya sports a white towel mini dress as she debuts another tennis-inspired look during her Challengers promo tour in Milan
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April 15, 2024
Zendaya sported yet another tennis-inspired look as she continued her Challengers promotional tour in Milan on the Che Tempo Che Fa chat show. The Dune actress, 27, was a guest on the talk show, filmed at Nove Studios, on Sunday alongside her co-stars Mike Faist and Josh O'Connor. She looked elegant as she donned a white strappy mini-dress - which was reminiscent of tennis dresses worn at Wimbledon - for the appearance.