Clapping back against haters, trolls, and critics is something Zendaya has boldly done once or twice!

Here’s an example of a time Zendaya stood up for herself and her beliefs in a big way.

Zendaya clapped back at Giuliana Rancic for a racist comment.

Why in the world did Giuliana think it was ojay to say a blatantly racist comment about Zendaya back in 2015?

Zendaya appeared at the Oscar Awards that year with a dreadlocked hairstyle, and Giuliana had nothing but negative things to say about it.

She claimed that the KC Undercover actress must smell of “patchouli” or “weed.”

The fact that she said that means she assumes anyone with dreadlocked hair is someone who smokes mary-jane.

That stereotype directly tears down Black people and all individuals in African-American community.

Zendaya posted on Instagram to clap back against Giuliana in the classiest way ever.

She wrote, “There is a fine line between what is funny and disrespectful. Someone said something about my hair at the Oscars that left me in awe. Not because I was relishing in rave outfit reviews, but because I was hit with ignorant, slurs and pure disrespect.”

Zendaya went on to continue explaining why it was so wrong for Giuliana to say what she said.

Giuliana took to Twitter to apologize publicly to Zendaya writing, “Dear Zendaya, I’m sorry I offended you and others. I was referring to a bohemian chic look. Had nothing to do with race and never would!”

That apology was pretty weak, so she tried again during a segment on E Network saying, “I do understand that something I said last night did cross the line. The result is that people are offended, including Zendaya, and that is not okay. Therefore, I want to say to Zendaya, and anyone else out there that I have hurt, that I am so, so sincerely sorry. This really has been a learning experience for me.”

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