Zendaya's Mom Posts Cryptic Message Responding to Controversial 'Euphoria' Finale

SPOILER-This post includes spoilers fromEuphoria Season 3, Episode 8.

HBO Max's fan-favorite series Euphoria has officially concluded with season 3, but not everyone in the fanbase is happy with how the show came to an end. In fact, the conclusion for Zendaya's character, Rue Bennett, has particularly caused backlash, and now, Zendaya's mother, Claire Stoermer, has weighed in.

Season 3, Episode 8, of Euphoria, titled "In God We Trust," had to wrap up numerous characters' stories, but one of the most shocking and controversial endings was undoubtedly Rue's death. Specifically, after years battling substance use disorder, Rue relapsed and ultimately died because the pills she had taken were laced with fentanyl.

Particularly given all that Rue had gone through and the recovery journey she had been on, many fans were devastated by this ending, and it seems Zendaya's mom agrees.

Per People Magazine, Stoermer posted an Instagram story about the show's ending, saying, "Lots of messages in my DM's from people about last night's episode. I'm gonna keep my thoughts to myself. Definitely made me sad....and other emotions as well. But just gonna leave it right there......"

Outside of confirming that the episode made her sad, Stoermer kept her cards pretty close to the vest. However, her comments have led to speculation that she may share some fans' opinions that Rue's ending was disappointing.

In fact, on Bustle'sInstagram post regarding the same message from Stoermer, several commenters have voiced agreement with what they believe Stoermer is saying.

One comment reads, "I'd be pissed too if my child worked somewhere for 7 yrs , got them multiple awards just for them to lace her on the couch 😒." Another says, "Cause Rue did not deserve the ending she was givennnnn! But who knows it might have been creative differences. But also why message her mom 💀."

Despite Stoermer's careful wording, several comments also calling the post "messy," with one comment reading, "Mama messy af lmao 🤣" and another saying, "This is one of the messy cast !"

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This story was originally published June 2, 2026 at 10:59 AM.