Zendaya makes return to singing in Coachella surprise performance

It’s been over seven years since Zendaya last performed live on stage. But now the singer-turned-actress has revisited her roots at Coachella.

Zendaya at Coachella. The star hasn’t sung much since her pop career wrapped up in 2015. Picture: Twitter

Zendaya shocked fans when she made a rare onstage appearance during the second weekend of Coachella.

The Euphoria star – who hasn’t performed live in more than seven years – joined Labrinth as they sang his Emmy-nominated hit, All For Us, from the popular HBO series and I’m Tired.

Zendaya, 26, stunned in a baby pink dress featuring a corset bodice and frilly skirt, Page Six reports.

She completed the look with a plain white T-shirt underneath, along with silver hoop earrings, a matching ring and thigh-high black boots.

Coachella marked a rare return to the stage for Zendaya. Picture: Michael Loccisano/Getty

“I cannot express my gratitude enough for this magical night. Thank you for my brother Labrinth for inviting me and giving me the most beautiful safe space to be on stage again,” the actress wrote via her Instagram Stories on Saturday night, following her cameo at the star-studded California music festival.

“And to the crowd tonight … wow. My heart is so full. I can’t thank you enough for the love I received tonight, made all my nerves melt away. I’m so grateful.”

She hasn’t performed live in seven years. Picture: Michael Loccisano/Getty

Nowadays the star is better known for her acting roles. Picture: AFP

Fans were quick to react to Zendaya’s energetic performance on social media, with many praising her for both her singing and movement on stage.

It’s been a while since fans have seen Zendaya on stage as she’s prioritised acting in recent years, appearing in films like Spider-Man, Dune and Malcolm & Marie and TV shows like Euphoria.

But back in 2013, the star released a self-titled debut album which featured her popular single, Replay.

Zendaya at Coachella. The star hasn’t sung much since her pop career wrapped up in 2015. Picture: Twitter

Her tour to support the album ended in 2015, and she hasn’t taken the stage since, apart from a handful of brief appearances at award ceremonies.

“I stepped away from music quite a while ago for a number of reasons,” she tweeted in March 2022. “But I still really love it.”

Elsewhere during Labrinth’s Coachella set, he brought out Sia and Dance Moms star Maddie Ziegler to perform Thunderclouds.

“I f***ing love this girl. When I first came to LA, I was depressed and f***ed up,” the rapper said of Sia.

“When someone picks you up and supports you as a friend, you gotta hold them close.”

This article originally appeared on Page Six and is republished here with permission

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