Following rumors Zendaya is dating Odell Beckham Jr., the singer and actress fielded questions about him at the Essence Black Women in Hollywood Luncheon on Feb. 25.
They were seen at a Grammys after party, but she said her father would have to give his seal of approval before she started dating him.
“It's funny because first of all, we weren't on a date, so that's what I love!" she told People. Her father actually accompanied them to the party.
But even if it was a date, she continued, "My dad is going to vet any guy that even looks at me.” She added the New York Giants receiver should go through her dad before he decides to formally ask her out.
"If I decide to have my dad around to make sure dad vets them out and makes sure they are cool, they better go through dad first!" she said.
Good thing for Zendaya, it looks like her dad, Kazembe Ajamu Coleman, does approve. He told TMZ Beckham Jr. was a “perfect gentleman” that night and praised his parents for how he was raised. He added the NFL star was “polite, courteous and respectful in every way.”