Zendaya had to learn to "protect" herself as a child star. The 27-year-old actress shot to fame in her early teens in the Disney Channel sitcom 'Shake It Up' She admitted she sometimes wishes she could have stayed as a normal kid for a "bit longer" The 'Dune: Part Two' star recalled having an on-set teacher who prioritized the child's well-being above all else.
She said: "You'd be surprised how that is not common practice in this industry"