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Zendaya Gives Perfect Response to Haters Who Call Her Parents Ugly

"First, I'm gonna pray for you."

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Jessica Roy

Zendaya is standing up for Mom and Dad!

Recently, someone posted a photo on Twitter of the star with her parents, saying "they made a gorgeous ass child lol" -- implying that it was unlikely someone so beautiful could have come from the two of them.

The photo made its way around Twitter, with people joking about her parents being "really ugly," funny lookin," and "pretty danged unattractive." Rude!

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The singer and actress issued a statement on Twitter to the person who posted the first pic, tagging a few of the other people who had been talking trash.

"First, I'm gonna pray for you," she began. "While you're so concerned about what my parents look like, please know that these are two of the most selfless people in the world."

Here's the full statement:

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