Zendaya has officially joined the 30s with a subdued manner on social media. After hosting her own birthday party recently, her mom, Claire Stoermer, announced the actress is taking a break from social media for now. This update arrives as the pop star maintains her relatively private on-public persona as one of Hollywood’s most watchable celebrities.
Claire announced the good news as she posted a heartfelt birthday tribute to her daughter. Her message also provided fans with a glimpse into the family’s celebration, while simultaneously letting them know that Zendaya is trying to spend less time on social media. The choice indicates how she is more and more conscious of managing her personal life, a choice that is often put to the test in the spotlight, especially in her acting career.
Claire also posted a nostalgic picture of Zendaya from her younger days in her birthday message. In addition to the picture of the past, she wrote “Happy 30th birthday to the love and light of my life!!”. Although you have left the socials behind, you won’t see this!! We did just come off a FaceTime!!”
The message was straightforward and soon caught the eye due to the fact that it referred to Zendaya’s lack of social media presence. The actress has not been one to post the minutiae of her personal life online but her mother’s post seemed to seal this idea, rather than it being a period of less activity.
Zendaya has proven herself to be a remarkably good at maintaining her personal and professional life separate. She has millions of followers, and is often a constant topic of conversation online, but she generally does not post her daily life on social media. So that even the occasional changes by the actress are important for her fans.
The milestone was also celebrated in terms of her mother’s birthday. This was a significant milestone for many of those who will turn 30 this year, and Claire decided to include a picture of her from her childhood, giving her some sentiment. The post was not about Zendaya’s accomplishments or her fame but about her as a daughter and the bond between her and her father.
The actress did make an appearance on her own Instagram account around her birthday, though, despite her mother’s claims that Zendaya is not active on social media at the moment. She included a picture of her sitting on the floor and smiling at the camera and a message of thanks for all that has happened in her last year of the 20s and her hopes for the next 10 years.
I can’t thank you all enough for making my twenties so beautiful in the past year.” I’m blessed with so much to be thankful for, to be expected, and so much more to look forward to – and love – as always…Happy 30th!!!!
The post provided a glimpse into the actress’s personal world and was a great way for fans to celebrate the start of a new decade. Her comments were about being thankful, remembering the past, and looking forward to what was to come, not about specific details of what she was planning.
The timing of the post has also rendered the social media break an intriguing topic to discuss. Zendaya was able to engage with fans on social media and let them know that they had been celebrating their birthday, and at the same time, it seemed like she was playing it safe and not posting regularly. That is, her choice does not necessarily affect the fact that she has not lost all presence of her on the platform. Rather, she may be deciding to keep her distance and to interact only on her own terms.
This is especially significant for celebrities these days. Actors, musicians and other celebrities have embraced social media as a means of reaching out directly to their audience. Meanwhile, having a presence on the internet all the time can be challenging for celebrities to keep their personal space. Taking a break can therefore offer an opportunity to create some distance from the expectations that come with being continuously connected.
Zendaya’s style has always been more about being private. As her career has expanded with significant film and television roles, she has also chosen to be selective about her personal life outside her role. She is not the most prolific social media user, but that has arguably made her posts that much more memorable.
She was 30 years old when it was her 30th birthday. The actress has continued to be linked to significant Hollywood projects, such as the “Spider-Man” franchise and the “Dune” franchise. Her increased film career has consistently kept her in the public eye, therefore her decision to temporarily leave the social media spotlight behind is all the more noticeable.
The last Zendaya-related thing seen in the report prior to the birthday changes was the “Dune: Part Three” trailer from which she posted on July 8. Her lack of posts on her birthday also fueled rumors that she was less active on social media.
