Zendaya, the Emmy-winning actress, recently shared a challenging experience while filming Dune: Part Two. The 28-year-old revealed in latest interview that she endured heatstroke due to limited water intake.
This decision stemmed from the difficulty of removing her character Chani’s stillsuit and the long trek to the bathrooms on the desert set in Jordan.
“We were in Jordan. It was very hot, and I remember thinking, ‘Oh, man, the bathrooms are so far away,’ because we had to hike to the locations,” said Zendaya.
She added, “If you have to pee, you need at least 10 minutes to get out of the costumes. I was like, ‘Damn, I don’t want to drink too much water.’ I had such a fear of peeing myself or s—ting myself, honestly, in the suit on set.”
Zendaya’s Heatstroke Scare on Set
Zendaya admitted that her cautious approach backfired. “One day, I didn’t drink enough water, and I got a heatstroke,” she recalled. “I felt so nauseous. I called my mom from the bathroom floor and said, ‘I feel terrible.’ She asked if I had drunk water that day, and I realized I hadn’t. Lesson learned—you can’t skip hydration.”
Heatstroke, according to The Mayo Clinic, occurs after prolonged exposure to high temperatures or strenuous activity in the heat. Symptoms can include nausea, confusion, rapid breathing, and flushed skin, requiring immediate medical attention.
Challenges with Chani’s Stillsuit
In Dune: Part Two, Zendaya’s character wears a stillsuit designed to retain moisture in the harsh desert conditions of Arrakis. While practical in the film’s narrative, the suit proved cumbersome for the actress. This isn’t the first wardrobe-related challenge Zendaya has faced on the Dune sets.
Zendaya previously discussed how the Mugler armor she wore for the movie’s London premiere left her feeling lightheaded. “The metal conducts and traps heat quickly, and with a bodysuit underneath, it becomes stifling,” she told Vogue. “I remember thinking, ‘Why did I agree to this?’ but I wore it and got through it.”
Zendaya’s experience highlights the importance of staying hydrated, especially in extreme conditions. Despite the setbacks, her resilience and commitment to her role as Chani continue to shine. Fans can catch her performance when Dune: Part Two hits theaters in 2024.
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