Bella Thorne on Zendaya: 'We Got Pretty Bad'

Bella Thorne recently shared insights into her relationship with Zendaya during their time starring on Disney's "Shake It Up." Thorne recalled meeting Zendaya at a screen test and immediately feeling a connection, though she noted their different strengths, particularly in dancing. She acknowledged that they were often pitted against each other, attributing this to societal tendencies to create conflict between women leading a show together.

According to Thorne, their on-set relationship "got pretty bad" despite playing best friends. A particularly memorable moment occurred during a crossover episode for "Good Luck Charlie," where Thorne and Zendaya snuck away to a disused set. There, they spent about two hours in a deeply personal, one-on-one conversation, hashing out their experiences and what others were saying about them.

Thorne described this encounter as one of the most genuine girl-on-girl talks she has ever had, highlighting the importance of being heard and seeing each other's perspectives. She fondly remembered the entire cast of "Shake It Up" as having a strong family dynamic, with many other positive memories shared with co-stars like Kenton Duty, Adam Irigoyen, and Roshon Fegan.