Zendaya put on a show of maturity when she responded to the 'racist' comments made about her dreadlocks at the Oscars in February.
The 18-year-old actress discussed how she reacted methodically to remarks from Fashion Police host Giuliana Rancic during an appearance on Good Morning America in New York on Wednesday.
However, she also proved she's still a teen at heart by pulling a number of silly faces while on camera.
In the spotlight: Zendaya made an appearance on Good Morning America in New York on Wednesday
Zendaya was seen puckering her lips as though she had eaten a sour lemon, doing a duck face while posing with fellow guest Michiel Huisman, and sticking out her tongue Miley Cyrus style.
However, the K.C. undercover star took on a more serious tone when discussing her reaction to the dreadlocks comments.
'Honestly at that point, it wasn't really about me. I had to stop myself from being ignorant and being a kid,' she said.
Getting goofy: The 18-year-old actress proved she's still a teen at heart by pulling a number of silly faces while on camera
'As a teenager you want to say the first thing that comes out of your mouth and I had to really take my time and think about what my parents taught me, which is – the important things in the world are your voice and your knowledge.'
Giuliana, 40, made a jibe while discussing Zendaya's Oscars look, saying: 'I feel like she smells like patchouli oil ... or maybe weed,' referring to her dreadlocks.
Zendaya used her voice and knowledge to craft a powerful message posted to social media back in February.
She asserted: 'There is already harsh criticism of African American hair in society without the help of ignorant people who choose to judge others based on the curl of their hair.
Opening up: Zendaya discussed how she avoided reacting impulsively to the 'racist' comments made about her dreadlocks at the Oscars in February
Oh no she didn't: 'I feel like she smells like patchouli oil ... or maybe weed,' Giuliana Rancic said while referring to Zendaya's dreadlocks at the Oscars
Wardrobe change: Zendaya was seen in three different outfits in New York on Wednesday, including a semi-sheer lacy floral dress with nude pumps and a semi-sheer plaid frock with red pumps
'My wearing my hair in locs on an Oscar red carpet was to showcase them in a positive light, to remind people of color that our hair is good enough.'
The Disney darling added on GMA: 'Hopefully, whether it be a little girl out there or a young man out there that was able to read that and see positive change and be able to stand up for themselves in any kind of incident in their life, then I did what I'm supposed to do.'
Zendaya later wrote another message accepting Giuliana's public apology, reminding her supporters that hurling counter insults was not the appropriate response.
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