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Zendaya Denies Odell Beckham, Jr., Dating Rumors, But Her Fans Are Still Here For It

The Internet can’t stop buzzing about the possible pairing. Do you think they're an item, or nah?
Zendaya Denies Odell Beckham, Jr., Dating Rumors, But Her Fans Are Still Here For It
James Devaney
By Brittney Oliver · Updated October 26, 2020
Zendaya and Odell Beckam, Jr., had all eyes on them at Monday’s New York Knicks vs. Oklahoma City Thunder game. Fans had their attention courtside as everyone watched and wondered if the pair was on a date. Spectators looked on as the NFL star and the singer/actress playfully chatted throughout the game. There was some fist bumping and possible flirting happening in their section, which resurfaced the rumors that the two are dating. Does this mean #NewCoupleAlert? Everyone is here for it, including Gabrille Union who seems to be ready for a new celebrity couple to hit the scene. The actress retweeted, “I’m here for all this goodness,” as the rumors continue to circulate. Aren’t we all? But just like Zendaya did in the summer, she is shutting the “new couple alert” stories down.

Damage control😂😂😂😂✋🏽 https://t.co/NIbD2SZMxn

— Zendaya (@Zendaya) November 29, 2016
She took to social media to tell her fans that she and Odell did not plan to meet up. “I didn’t know he was coming tonight,” she confessed as their entourage walked through Madison Square Garden.

#PressPlay: #Zendaya responding to people who thought she and #OdellBeckhamJr were on a date after they were spotted at a #Knicks game

A video posted by The Shade Room (@theshaderoom) on Nov 28, 2016 at 9:13pm PST

The actress and singer was linked to the New York Giants star earlier this year after they were seen hanging out at the post-Grammy parties. In June, she told reporters that Odell was just her “homie.” Are you here for a possible new Hollywood couple or should she keep him in the friend zone?
TOPICS:  Zendaya