Hollywood actress Zendaya has been caught up in an unexpected attitude controversy. This follows reports that she only shook hands while seated when the First Lady appeared at a French fashion show.
Zendaya attended a fashion show for luxury brand L held at the Louvre in Paris, France, on October 6 (local time).
French magazine Grazia reported that Pharrell Williams, BLACKPINK's Lisa, and others stood up to greet Brigitte Macron, the First Lady of France, upon her arrival at the Fashion Week venue, whereas Zendaya did not rise from her seat and only exchanged a light handshake accompanied by a smile.
According to the report, some netizens criticized Zendaya's attitude, stating that she "lacks basic etiquette and social norms" and that "it is common sense to stand up when the French First Lady offers a greeting."
On the other hand, other netizens cited the fact that in France, the First Lady is close to an ordinary citizen without an official state title. Opinions also emerged suggesting that the controversy was excessive, as Zendaya may not have immediately recognized her status as First Lady because she was focused on the situation at the time.
Grazia also concluded by describing the incident as a "happening caused by a situation lasting less than a few seconds amidst a complex venue."
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