Zendaya & Andrew Garfield | Actors on Actors - Full Conversation 

Andrew is the type of guy who could steal your girl but wouldn’t

I feel like Andrew is almost incapable of having a conversation without it getting deep. He always speaks in poetry.

Andrew is such a deep person, speaking in tongues of genius and poetry in just normal conversations

I love this conversation. I can truly tell Zendaya is comfortable with Andrew just by how she’s answering his questions in depth. I’ve noticed in the past with her interviews, that she’s very short and concise. Which is nice too! But I love seeing this side of her.

THE DUO WE SURPRISINGLY NEEDED

Even though Andrew have already received two Oscar nominations and won so many awards including a Tony; I still think he's so underrated. This guy's talent is larger than life and his genuine humility is so inspiring. Truly remarkable artist.

25:47 I've noticed that Andrew is particularly good at playing a good man forced to face the evil of other men. Hacksaw Ridge, Silence, 99homes, Under the Banner of Heaven, and even Spider-Man. All of these were great examples of his capacity to embody that type of character and their struggle to stay good. Keep it up Andrew!

Imagine if Andrew and Zendaya would be in a movie together or even a musical? They both act and sing so well!

I really like that Andrew points out him and Z are in a privileged position where they can pick and choose which roles they want to take on. Idk, you don’t often hear celebrities acknowledging their privilege without some snide comment about how they still have it hard. He really earned my respect with that comment alone.

In his previous "Actors on Actors" in 2016, Andrew Garfield talked about how heartbreaking and disappointing it was to be kicked out of the Spider-Man franchise. Nice to see him healed about it and talking about his portrayal with excitement now.

Two of the greatest young actors of this generation. The way they talk about their craft is amazing, you can see how much it means to them. So much love and passion in their discussion. Incredible ❤️

andrew is really such a deep thinker ..his scripts have always been chosen mindfully to fit his acting

Andrew always finds a way to be so respectful and kind.

AGHHHH Andrew crying solely based off of zendaya EXPLAINING the process of portraying rue is so sacred to me. Like he is such a emotionally intense person that even hearing about it makes him emotional. Such a sweet heart. And ofc zendaya is a absolute beast for not only doing that episode but having such professionalism and peace with doing it too. Love them!

This was a great discussion, but they shouldn't underestimate the value of their jobs. Is acting the most important thing in the world? Of course not, but it does more than just entertain. It inspires, and you can't put a price on that. It's the same with all art.

They have chemistry that is so wholesome and happy, i needed to watch this and listen to them talk

The way they talk about their characters and the projects they work on with so much love and passion is incredible. I look up to Andrew and Zendaya so seeing this interview is everything! I love this so much

A beautiful conversation between two great artists

The first time I watched NWH, I was in total awe of Andrew Garfield and Zendaya’s onscreen chemistry. There was something about his Peter’s quirkiness and her MJ’s highly guarded, sarcastic attitude that just clicked for me. I’m so glad to see that these two became friends after NWH wrapped. 😊

I doubt Zendaya will see this, but what she said about what representing these kinds of stories does for others, in that it can enable people who can't otherwise communicate what they're feeling to say, "Hey, this is what I'm feeling, come watch this and understand me better" is almost verbatim what I wrote in a recent grad application for film school about what I love about film and why I want to make films - and it's so cool to see someone literally just a year older than me feel the same way. Maybe I'll get to be friends with Zendaya someday and we can bond over that love for what shows can do. But whether or not that happens, I just wanna thank her for being such a compassionate person who cares so much about bringing joy and healing to people through what she does. Film is important! So thank you, Zendaya and Andrew both, for the beautiful work you do!

They both speak so eloquently and insightfully. A fascinating conversation between two KIND legends and destined future Oscar winners x

Zendaya has such a warm, intelligent, humble, soft, gentle, and kind energy about her personality. She has an authenticity so many celebrities lack, she comes across as true to herself, nothing ever seems to be forced about her or fake. Everything that comes from her has a calmness and ease. I think that’s why people are so attracted to her and find her beautiful. It’s not surface level its her whole humanity.☺️

It's like they forget they're being recorded, it's like a conversation between two friends who admire and respect each other so much... i love it!! Love Andrew and Zendaya!!

Never met probably never will, but if my “internet experience” of watching MANY interviews with Andrew count for anything. He TRULY seems so kind so humble so gentle, always making the person in conversation with him feel comfortable, relaxed and in such an easy. And the reverence of the way he speaks about his work. So beautiful and moving to listen. What a true true artist. If not the one DEFINITELY one of the bests of his generation and on top of that a true nice/kind person. This is a love letter by this point. Variety please help me.

I’m so proud of Zendaya and all of her success she deserves all the praise and success that she’s getting !

As a tall person, Zendaya pulling down her pant legs is the most relatable thing we could ever have in common with her😂

Andrew is so eloquent & poetic with his words I’ll never forget how he described Emma: “She was like a shot of espresso. She’s like being bathed in sunlight.” ☕️

Andrew is so eloquent and expressive, I could listen to him talk all day. He is overflowing with wisdom.

We need to get Zendaya and Andrew in a non Marvel movie together, they are both such fantastic actors. I have yet to watch Euphoria but I’m definitely planning on it eventually. 😄

The way they talk about their characters is very powerful and heartfelt

It is fascinating to see her complete absence of narcissism, self-consciousness ~ SO rare. She just IS...just a clear window with no dressing being added. And Andrew is such a good listener...that capacity right in the heart of great acting

Andrew is the kind of guy you'd just really want to have as a friend.

The girl has it all…talent, beauty and class. She’s super special.

It's become a trend to discredit Zendaya's work, but the reality is that she has been in the industry for 12 years. So she didn't just pop up out of nowhere. She put in the work to be as successful as she is today.

When Zendaya speaks on a person who's struggling with something she's conveying on screen but is struggling to convey in their own personal lives, that's exactly what happened with me. I had been struggling with opiate addiction for a decade and had only been sober less than a year and had just been diagnosed with CPTSD and Bipolar II when the special two middle episodes came out. And I asked my dad to sit down with me and watch Rue's special episode, and I finally felt that I had a way to convey my mind frame while I was actively using and pre diagnosis. The suicidal ideation, the anger outbursts, the literal words "I'm not planning on being around for that long." That's exactly where I had been. And now I've been sober over two years and attend regular therapy and am on the proper medication regiment for my mental health and the entire show is just so incredibly cathartic to me. As was Under the Banner of Heaven. I was never Mormon but I was raised Christian and I can associate with facing these things that were breaking down my faith in these stories I had been raised to believe to be true. When the reality is that they were meant to be lessons, and lessons created by men who had ideals of their own and used their writings as an end to justify their own means. So now I'm agnostic and sober and both of these shows and actors have affected me a great deal. I feel lucky to live in a time when such profound art is being made by such deep wells of artists and creators. To speak these universal truths in ways that can have such a genuine impact on even a single person, it's a gift. It hurts to hear them say you know, there are people who are doing these other worthwhile things that are positively helping the world, like being a lung doctor... Yes, that matters, of course! But art is what we turn to when we seek.... anything, really. Any emotion. Something to relate to. Something to inspire us. Something to make us think or change our way of thinking. Art challenges us and these incredible artists not only perform their asses off but also hold a mirror up to society and challenge us to see ourselves clearly. And that is worth so much more than what they're giving themselves credit for. Art is what makes the world go round.

I love their honesty & self awareness of “acting is super weird & not that important” lmao but finding a way to make it important. Then realizing they’re 20 years apart in age, weird lmao

I’m adoring this late 80s early 90s inspired look from Zendaya. Side note: I adore how attentive Andrew is in the conversation. He listens very well and is so invested in what being said.

i just love that zendaya is close to both nwh cast and euphoria cast. 💛

These are two people who do their job for the right reasons. They are so developed into acting and what it can represent. It is very beautiful to see and listen too.

Their chemistry is through the roof!!! I need to see these two in more projects.

As a person who truly struggles to take compliments because of some bad past experiences, this is just another reason Zendaya is so relatable. She is so talented and I admire her humility and strength. Glad to see her continued success.

Andrew Garfield and Zendaya have amazing chemistry I need to see them in more movies together

When NWH came out, all I wanted after I saw the movie within the first 3 days was to hear the cast having a conversation together and just talk about their experience. Especially Andrew. Having him come back as Spidey was INCREDIBLE even along side Tobey too.

Andrew Garfield is what all INFPs aspire to be. I love how he embodies this personality type with its quirks and depth, strength and tenderness. 💕💕

I think sometimes I forget acting is a job. The way that society talks about the risk and can make it feel like a “fake” job. Watching Zendaya and Andrew G talk about how they get into the character and the individual way they do their jobs shows how real the job actually is. It might not be serving coffee, treating an illness or teaching a class of children but it’s just as real as being a barista, doctor or teaching. It’s just different but it can be just as taxing on them, influential to others or healing. This is definitely something the world needed to see cause these are kind of conversations that don’t happen on camera but I feel like probably happens in every work place. It makes the job have just as real as yours or mine if you aren’t an actor. It also shows how hard people work regardless of what carer they have and we shouldn’t look down on the jobs we do or compare it to others because every job is different and every job has it’s easy part and it’s hard parts. There are people that already know this, but there are others that don’t, so it’s refreshing and brilliant that we can see content like this being created not just bullshit drama written in media turning two professionals against each other or digging into someone’s private life. It feels like healthy behaviour and I’m here for it.

Andrew Garfield what a beautiful spirit, the fact that he is so in tune with his emotions. If every man was like this we would have a way better society

As a recovering addict… I stayed clear of this show for a WHILE. Everyone was hyping it up, giving it praise and I wasn’t even interested until I hit a rock bottom… to say this show was so healing is underrated, underestimated & so important to anyone who has loved an addict or is an addict.

Andrew is such a natural smooth talker

100% agree with Andrew. Zendaya in Episode 5 of S2 was one of the best performances seen in years. Absolutely incredible.

being someone who went through drug addiction for two years, that part where her friends & family took her drugs and she goes crazy I’ve never seen anything so accurate in my life literally saw myself in rue in that episode. GLAD TO SAY YALL IM 1 YEAR CLEAN STAY HESLTHY YALL

I have never been so taken by a celebrity, especially a young one, but Zendaya is just a gorgeous soul inside and out. One can't help but squint at the brightness she shines. Keep being amazing!

Ugh they’re amazing, so respectful towards each other’s work. They’re really listening to each other and you can tell.

Honestly speaking I don’t think Euphoria S2 was the shows best season but no one can argue with Zendaya’s performance!!! It was insanely saddening and heartbreaking, I love the pain of Rue she portrayed and how she showed us the layers of who Rue was and is and who she decided she was going to be.

The way they talk about the tangibility of fictional characters makes understanding the art of acting more palpable. Like I could feel the reality of the characters they are describing because they are written around very real human experiences. And it is so clear to see how that perspective affects the quality of their craft. It’s incredible. It’s raw. It must be very hard. The weight of these characters experiences live in them… Wild.

i cant get my eyes off zendaya , the way she talks just leaves me speechless . I cant even describe it

Zendaya is such a gem. Her conversational skills are flawless

Andrew is such a lucid person, it’s so refreshing to see someone from this industry have such opened eyes!!

If Zendaya deserved an Emmy for the first season, she should most definitely be at least nominated for the second one, say what you want about the 2nd season, her performance was utterly incredible and does what I think is the true art of acting, you could feel her pain, sorrow struggle you could understand her erratic behavior even if you agreed or not you could feel what Rue was feeling such a nuance impressive performance! specially in ep 5 like Andrew said Zendaya is truly a very gifted actress! ❤

One of the things I really love about this is how deeply they both seem to respect each other and their craft. You’re always hearing stories about actors not wanting to work with other actors or they absolutely hated this love scene with this person and couldn’t wait till the shoot was over with….. it’s refreshing to see two actors be real and vulnerable in discussing their careers like this. They’re both such tremendous actors but equally tremendous people.

The moment that just gave me chills with Zendaya was when she was trying to unwrap a jolly rancher.. that seen is so powerful. Andrew is just so special.. I now have to go find that show he is in that I didn't see. Tick tick boom had be obsessing for a few months .

I love Andrew fangirling over Zendaya acting as Rue. He really takes his time to listen and obsess over her creative process.

Whoever decided to pair them for this interview deserves a raise!

Andrews's eloquence has just shocked me. Had noo idea his vocabulary is so rich and beautiful. Almost like a poet. Wow. I am truly amazed. Also loved their energy and how they bond, two brilliant, intelligent, humble, talented and beautiful humans we have just seen here. :-)

Zendaya really disappeared into her role of Rue in euphoria and it was the best episode on tv in a long time

andrew’s listening skills are incredible, the way they bounce off each other just shows what a bond a shared career can forge.

They are icons. They are legends. They are the moment.

Andrew speaking = a poem 🥹

I have a birth defect and I thank zendaya and Andrew for being my distraction in life. I am a writer and I have a friend who is also a writer and her father is a doctor. She feels Inadequate to him similar like Andrew does to his brother, and her father said to her ‘I save lives but you make them worth living’. Important words to live by. Thank you Andrew and zendaya!

A beautiful conversation between two great artists. Their friendship only enriches this interview, very much enjoyed this one!

The mutual humility and praise between them is awe inspiring. I love this duo

She's so beautiful, funny, talented and awesome!! I can't wait to see what she does in the future!!

i completed Andrew Garfield's show "under the banner of heaven" and holy shit that ... that is an amazing show !!!

These two are so SO likable...Andrew is everything. Zendaya is everything. I could watch them talk for hours.

I hate when people discredit zendaya talent because she so popular but to me she deserves all the hype !!!! Andrew is very underrated and hope he get his flowers in the future!!!!!

Andrew Garfield's existence continues to save me from all the sadness that I have in life.

"Peter Three!??!" _LMAO_ oh man, what a good sport, dude is my favorite spider-man though for real, irregardless of what you may think about those films, andrew elevated the material above and beyond..

zendaya is such a mature and talented artist.

Each time i watch an Andrew Garfield interview, i'm amazed at how well-spoken, intelligent and empathetic he is. He puts so much thought into eveything and seems to be very kind.

Andrew with his talent, looks AND brains….is in a league of his own.

i love garfield, he has such a big and longer career but he's totally invested in her. Such a humble person

They're so giddy...they have a great banter, effortless back-n-forth. Someone please cast them in another film together.

Andrew is such a supportive and complimentary speaker. The fact that he recognizes and points out beauty in people and their actions says so much about him as a person. And Zendaya's professionalism still amazes me for her age. They're famous actors and generally attractive human beings but there's something really admirable about their personas. I'm really glad to have witnessed their work in real time. (They are the type of people that make me think they'd give their all and be really good at whatever they do, even if it wasn't show business related.)

The way zendaya played in Euphoria in episode 5 was one of the most amazing things I’ve ever seen acting wise sooo amazing!

Andrew: “why am I crying” god I love this leo man

Andrew in Under the Banner of Heaven was one of the MOST compelling performances I've ever seen. So cool to hear him talk about his process here with Zendaya.

I swear she can rock any outfit

under the banner of heaven is such a beautiful performance from andrew garfield and i cant stress this enough. him slowly realizing the failures of his own religion in his community and fighting the life he built because of the horrors he’s facing with this case that keeps unraveling into something so grueling especially for his character. it’s just breathtaking. i don’t think anyone else would have been able to take the performance to the lengths andrew took it.

The fact euphoria and under the banner of heaven are both eye opener shows, one about the young people in the world of today and the other with Mormons and the dark history, 👏🏻

They have a crazy chemistry. Even just talking, you can see it. Also, I feel like it is a kind of pair that can glorify eachothers work on the screen. Some casting director has to do something about ut.

zendaya was amazing on that episode!!

If Zendaya and Andrew start a podcast, I could literally listen for hours

The relationship they have is one that seems like they’ve been friends for a lifetime. Just old pals catching up. Speaks volumes for their personalities and feelings towards one another, thank you both!

the chemistry they share with each other is amazing.

I’m only a year late, however, thank you Variety Channel, Zendaya and Andrew Garfield for interviewing Zendaya concerning Euphoria and the impact it has made and what it represents and stands for. Especially for young adults in the pursuance for success and independence from and within household(s). A closer sigh of relief in real time on film.

Bro these outfits are beautiful

As a doctor myself, I love how Andrew is proud of his brother. once mentioned him in a talkshow about how he worked so hard during covid times.

The chemistry is really immaculate between these two.. Zendaya is so precious and Andrew is such a sweetheart 🥺

Perfect Match, Variety! Andrew is a revelation… I am blown away by all he gave us in this past year. And his work in the limited series Under the Banner of Heaven was deeply moving. I swear I was holding my breath watching him. And Zendaya… what an incredible talent! My God it’s going to continue to be a pure joy watching where she goes…💗💗💗

Hearing these two amazing actors talk about what it takes to play these characters makes me appreciate acting so much more. Love this series!

I want them to do a movie together😭