By Deepa Lakshmin
When Cassie Howard (Sydney Sweeney) crashed her school’s play in the explosive season 2 finale of HBO’s Euphoria, the students in the audience were on the edge of their seats — and so were the real-life viewers watching the HBO drama at home. What unfolded next was pure chaos: Cassie and Maddy Perez (Alexa Demie) screamed, slapped, chased, and clawed at each other onstage to hash out how their friendship had fallen apart thanks in part to their toxic entanglements with Nate Jacobs (Jacob Elordi). Oof.
Perhaps unsurprisingly, this public brawl snagged the Best Fight award on Sunday night (June 5) at the 2022 MTV Movie & TV Awards in Santa Monica, where Sweeney accepted a Golden Popcorn at Barker Hangar. Cassie vs. Maddy won out against Black Widow’s Black Widow vs. Widows, Free Guy’s Guy vs. Dude, Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings’ bus fight, and Spider-Man: No Way Home’s end battle.
“I wish Alexa was here so that she could thank the amazing fans that we have, because you all are so incredible,” Sweeney said. “But I have to be honest, Maddie might have gotten the last punch, but Cassie has never, ever been happier.”
As Euphoria fans surely remember, this last line is a reference to Cassie’s now-iconic line — “I have never, ever been happier” — that she says in the girls’ bathroom while hysterically crying about her relationship with Nate. And let’s not forget Maddy’s fan-favorite line that’s now turned into an inescapable TikTok sound: “Wait, is this f*cking play about us?”
Turns out, Cassie’s sister and playwright Lexi (Maude Apatow) penned the script based on her family and friends’ real lives. Cassie and Maddy weren’t having it, but the rest of the audience loved the performance’s messy turn, with Rue Bennett (Zendaya) and Jules Vaughn (Hunter Schafer) cheering for more. And so, drama be damned, the show went on
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Cassie And Maddy From 'Euphoria' Win 'Best Fight' At MTV Movie & TV Awards. “Maddy might have gotten the last punch, but Cassie has never, ever been happier,” Sydney Sweeney said. Sydney Sweeney accepts the Best Fight award for 'Euphoria' onstage during the 2022 MTV Movie & TV Awards.
Did Euphoria win best fight scene? ›
Perhaps unsurprisingly, this public brawl snagged the Best Fight award on Sunday night (June 5) at the 2022 MTV Movie & TV Awards in Santa Monica, where Sweeney accepted a Golden Popcorn at Barker Hangar. Cassie vs. Maddy won out against Black Widow's Black Widow vs. Widows, Free Guy's Guy vs.
Who won the best fight scene? ›
Winners and nominees
| Year | Winner | Film |
|---|
| 2015 | Dylan O'Brien vs. Will Poulter | The Maze Runner |
| 2016 | Ryan Reynolds vs. Ed Skrein | Deadpool |
| 2018 | Gal Gadot vs. German Soldiers | Wonder Woman |
| 2019 | Brie Larson vs. Gemma Chan | Captain Marvel |
28 more rowsCassie was awarded the most innovative product at the 2024 Northern Tech Awards by a judging panel of some of the UK's top entrepreneurs and business leaders. The Judges' Innovation Award stands as a testament to Cassie's unwavering vision and commitment to software innovation.
When did Cassie and Maddy fight? ›
Cassie Howard and Maddy Perez's fight is an event that took place at East Highland High School during Lexi Howard's play in "All My Life, My Heart Has Yearned for a Thing I Cannot Name". The fight happened after Cassie Howard assaults the girl who portrays Hallie.
Does Nate beat Maddy? ›
Nate abuses Maddy when she leaves him and in turn she suffers physical violence from him. Although this happened, Nate is still seen as “overprotective” and “supportive.” In the eyes of many viewers, characterizing this individual with the prior traits makes his actions excusable and valid.
Did Zendaya win anything for Euphoria? ›
Jimmy Kimmel presents the award for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series to Zendaya for Euphoria at the 72nd Emmy Awards.
What is the greatest fight scene of all time? ›
The 25 Best Fight Scenes of All Time
- The Matrix (1999)
- Rocky (1976)
- Taken (2008), , Liam Neeson against, well, everyone. ...
- Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon (2000)
- The Warriors (1979), , What is great is even when the heroes of film are completely outnumbered, they still manage to come out on top.
Highlights
- Floyd Mayweather's showdown with Manny Pacquiao remains the biggest-selling boxing pay-per-view in the history of the sport.
- MMA star Conor McGregor's showdown with Mayweather in 2017 takes the number two spot.
23) Sydney Sweeney learned to ice skate to play Cassie. She didn't perform the Olympic-worthy routines you see on the show, but Sydney Sweeney did take lessons to look more convincing during the skating parts she's shown in. "I'm a very athletic person but I couldn't do that to save my life," she told tmrw.
Awards and nominations
| Award | Year | Category |
|---|
| Primetime Emmy Awards | 2022 | Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Drama Series |
| Primetime Creative Arts Emmy Awards | 2020 | Outstanding Contemporary Costumes |
| Outstanding Contemporary Makeup (Non-Prosthetic) |
| Outstanding Music Composition for a Series (Original Dramatic Score) |
87 more rowsZendaya is an American actress and singer who has received various accolades throughout her career, including two Primetime Emmy Awards, a Critics' Choice Television Award, a Golden Globe Award, a Satellite Award and a Saturn Award, as well as earning nominations for an AACTA Award, a Critics' Choice Movie Award and a ...
Why did Cassie betray Maddy? ›
Her merciless side was shown when she cut off ties with Maddy after the latter broke down about what Nate did to her and when she emotionally and mentally abused Lexi, especially when she ruined her play due to Nate breaking up with her.
Does Nate really love Cassie? ›
Despite being conscious, Nate still wanted her and the two always made up. Nate also likes to fantasize about starting a life with Cassie.
Why is Maddy so mad at Cassie? ›
On HBO's hit drama "Euphoria," a longtime friendship between characters Maddy Perez and Cassie Howard imploded when Maddy learned that Cassie had been having sex with Nate, her ex.
What record did Euphoria break? ›
HBO said that the Season 2 premiere of Euphoria starring Emmy winner Zendaya drew 2.4 million viewers across all its platforms Sunday night, saying it is the strongest digital premiere performance of any HBO episode on HBO Max since the streaming service's launch last May.
How successful was Euphoria? ›
According to HBO, “Euphoria” Season 2 episodes are now averaging 16.3 million viewers, which is the best performance for any season of an HBO series over the past 18 years, other than “Game of Thrones,” which pulled in an average of 46 million viewers across its eighth and final season in 2019.
What did Euphoria win an Emmy for? ›
At the Creative Arts Emmy Awards, Euphoria earned five trophies—Colman Domingo for guest actor in a drama series, cinematography for a single-camera series, choreography for scripted programming, contemporary makeup (non-prosthetic), and single-camera picture editing for a drama series.
Who acted the best in Euphoria? ›
#1: Zendaya
Even if the “Euphoria” supporting cast wasn't as great as it is, it'd still be worth watching for Zendaya's fearless lead performance. As Rue Bennett, a high schooler struggling with addiction and more following her father's passing, the Emmy-winning actress is mesmerizing.
