There’s no argument that Zendaya deserved every single one of her Emmys for her groundbreaking performances in Euphoria. However, she wasn’t the only one giving us a masterclass in cinematic teenage angst.
Maddy Perez (played by Alexa Demie) may not be the main character of Euphoria‘s colorful world, but she for damn sure “is an icon, a legend, and the moment.”
Here are 13 unforgettable Maddy Perez moments from Euphoria that I need to talk about until I’m blue, pink, and purple in the face — with a hint of glitter.
★★MAJOR SPOILERS AHEAD, DUH ★★
1.
Maddy Perez’s sense of style in seasons 1 and 2 deserved an EGOT.
For instance, this is Maddy in everyday casual.
And this is “I’m about to go to bed” Maddy.
And this is “I’m down to earth Maddy.” Like, come on.
2.
I live for the one time Maddy went Bling Ring while babysitting and tried on her boss’s entire closet of vintage movie star clothes that no normal person would wear without permission.
3.
The first appearance of Ms. Perez in Season 2 introduced one of the best outfits in dramatic television.
4.
There’s the one time Maddy stole everyone’s thunder after she confronted Nate and his weird-ass family at the chili cookoff competition.
5.
This lust-at-first-sight look Maddy gave Nate locked them into the most tragically upsetting love story on television.
6.
I can’t get over when Maddy and the squad killed this simple TikTok cheer routine in expensive, professional-grade cheerleading outfits.
7.
Nobody was better at popping out with off-the-wall comments that twisted their way into profound statements of maturity.
8.
Maddy was an LGBTQ+ ally and the definition of a very understanding partner.
9.
Besides the drug-dealing shopkeepers Fezco and Ashtray, Maddy is the only teenager with an actual job in Euphoria.
10.
Maddy will always keep it 100 with you. There’s no doubt about that.
11.
Maddy was low-key one of the best advice-givers in Euphoria.
“The universe is just out here giving like zero fucks.”
“90% of life is confidence. And the thing about confidence is no one knows if it’s real or not.”
“I’m just saying, love is a million things. Sometimes it feels good, and sometimes it doesn’t.”
12.
I applaud Maddy for being one of the main sources of our comedic entertainment in what could be described as one of the most heartbreaking teen shows on television.
13.
And lastly, nothing will beat this entire sequence of Maddy discovering Cassie is screwing her ex-boyfriend:
Then she screamed, “You are the most self-centered idiotic person I have ever fucking met. You fucked my ex, and you’re fucking crying? Are you fucking kidding me?”
Seriously, Maddy’s manicured hands were paid actors.
And she finished with the line, “You dumb fucking bitch, I’m gonna fuck you up!”
The entire cast of Euphoria gave me life and some cinematic trauma, but I can’t wait to see what Maddy Perez has in store for us next season. I know she’s going to bring it.
What are your favorite moments from Euphoria?
