At the risk of sounding patronising, Zendaya really has a masterful way with words despite her years. In response to Rancic's on camera apology for her comments, the 18-year-old actress had this to say:
"Body shaming and other hurtful tactics will never get the job done... Giuliana, I appreciate your apology and I'm glad it was a learning experience for you and for the network."
Since Zendaya posted her equally eloquent tweet regarding how Rancic's comments made her feel, she has seen an outpouring of support from the likes of Khloe Kardashian, Chloe Grace Moretz, Viola Davis, Kerry Washington, Solange Knowles, Ava DeVernay and many more...
You are beauty personified. I celebrate you sis! RT "@Zendaya: Just posted a photo https://t.co/rftab9VoBv"
— Viola Davis (@violadavis) February 24, 2015
RT @Zendaya: Just posted a photo. https://t.co/WhzwjYP6Ik (You're beautiful, Queen. We bless the ignorant and wish them well. Onward. xo)
— Ava DuVernay (@AVAETC) February 24, 2015
Well done Beautiful. XO “@Zendaya: pic.twitter.com/Lieyt5M1UH”
— kerry washington (@kerrywashington) February 24, 2015
Yeah @fashionpolice been bashing my fro for years, @intouchweekly compared it to a dog...and u know what I say? pic.twitter.com/OBvkpw4Vdn
— solange knowles (@solangeknowles) February 25, 2015
@Zendaya people need to grow up, realize it's 2015, and act like it. Beautifully written pic.twitter.com/kjtY0gV4pO
— Chloë Grace Moretz (@ChloeGMoretz) February 24, 2015