While the article participates in the sensationalism, it quotes Sweeney directly criticizing media distortion, which it includes only after building the drama, creating a false balance.

"“We all grew up together on this show, so it’s honestly crazy to watch how much social media and the press spin things,” she told the outlet."

The article emphasizes rumored personal clashes between two female co-stars, using gendered tropes of cattiness and rivalry, while downplaying professional or artistic context.

"our minds naturally went to the feud rumors surrounding Zendaya and Sweeney"

The article links Sweeney to rumors of flirtation with Zendaya’s fiancé and highlights her political affiliation as a point of tension, framing her as the source of conflict.

"Sweeney was allegedly “flirty” with Zendaya’s fiancé Tom Holland when he would come to set"