A viral social media post has circulated with a fabricated quote attributed to Zendaya, claiming she threatened to quit filming ‘Spider-Man: Brand New Day‘ over a stunt. The post alleges that when asked to perform a skyscraper stunt without a harness, Zendaya told the director, “I’m rich, get a double.”
This claim, which quickly gained millions of views, originated from an X account that identifies itself as a parody. Despite the widespread sharing and discussion among users, there is no evidence from interviews, official statements, or reputable news outlets to support this story.
Searches conducted around the film’s July 31, 2026 release date also yielded no corroboration. The quote appears exclusively in reposts and reactions to the initial parody post.
It’s possible the fabricated story was inspired by real comments Zendaya has made about stunt work. In one instance, she recounted a stunt where she and Tom Holland were lifted approximately 110 feet. She expressed humorous concern about the safety measures, though she ultimately completed the stunt. This scene was later re-shot closer to the ground with wind machines for a better visual effect. Zendaya has spoken positively about performing stunts and has utilized stunt doubles when appropriate. However, she has never stated she considered quitting the film, was asked to perform a dangerous skyscraper stunt without safety equipment, or made the specific remark attributed to her in the viral post.
In summary, the viral quote is false. The story was created by a parody account to capitalize on the anticipation for ‘Spider-Man: Brand New Day‘, and there is no factual basis for Zendaya’s alleged statement.
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