Actress and singer Zendaya is among the very biggest stars on the planet.
Zendaya, 29, has been appearing on our screens since 2010. Her first major role was playing the co-lead character Rocky Blue in the Disney Channel’s sitcom “Shake It Up.”
She is now best known for various roles on both the small and big screens. On television, her most famous credits include the eponymous K.C. Cooper in “K.C. Undercover,” Rue Bennett “Euphoria,” and finishing as runner-up in the 16th season of “Dancing with the Stars.” Movie-wise, she’s best known for playing Peter Parker’s love interest Michelle Jone (“MJ”) in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, Anne Wheeler in “The Greatest Showman,” and Chani in the “Dune” franchise.
Being that famous has resulted in a lot of red carpet appearances. Whenever Zendaya appears on red carpets, she’s instantly the center of attention. That means thousands of photographs of the star on said red carpets exist.
Let’s take a look at Zendaya’s best and most stunning red carpet photographs ever.
Zendaya’s Breakout as a Fashion Force
GettyAt the 87th Academy Awards in Hollywood, California, in 2015, Zendaya broke out as a fashion force with a stunning look. She wore an elegant silky, off-the-shoulder, Grecian-style Vivienne Westwood ivory gown with locs.
Chain-Mail-Inspired
GettyZendaya wore a chain-mail-inspired Atelier Versace Joan of Arc-esque gown with armor details at the 2018 Met Gala in New York City. The theme of the event that year was “Heavenly Bodies” and she looked divine.
Cinderella Gown
GettyThe theme at the 2019 Met Gala in New York City was “Camp.” Zendaya nailed it and look categorically amazing in an illuminated Tommy Hilfiger Cinderella gown.
Pretty in Pink
GettyOne of Zendaya’s boldest looks came at the 25th Critics Choice Awards in Santa Monica, California, in 2020. She wore a hot pink Tom Ford metallic, sculptural, fuchsia breastplate, with a long pink skirt. The combination looked amazing.
A Vibrant ‘Wow’ Moment
GettyOne of Zendaya’s biggest red carpet “wow” moments came at the 93rd Academy Awards in Los Angeles, California, in 2021. She wore a vibrant, sheer yellow haute couture Valentino gown paired with diamond jewelry and looked fabulous.
Sharon Stone Homage
GettyAt the 94th Academy Awards in Hollywood, California, in 2022, Zendaya rocked a custom crisp white Valentino button-up crop top with a sparkling column skirt. It was clearly inspired by Sharon Stone’s memorable 1998 Oscars get-up.
The Robot Look
GettyZendaya dazzled as she went with the sci-fi theme at the “Dune: Part Two” premiere in London, England, in 2024. She wore an outstanding Thierry Mugler 1995 “Gynoid”/robot suit, made of chrome and Plexiglass.
Palm Tree Pattern
GettyAt the 96th Academy Awards in Hollywood, California, in 2024, Zendaya looked tremendous in a sophisticated silk Giorgio Armani Privé asymmetrical gown. It had an embroidered palm tree motif and a modern one-shoulder detail.
Dramatic Black Gown
GettyThe star wore multiple looks at the “Sleeping Beauties” themed Met Gala, in New York, in 2024. This one was her second look of the event. It comprised a dramatic 1996 Givenchy black gown with a spectacular floral headpiece.
All in White
GettyAt the 2025 Met Gala in New York City, the star looked majestic in a custom white Louis Vuitton suit and wide-brimmed hat. The theme at this year’s event was “Superfine: Tailoring Black Style.”
Needless to say, Zendaya has killed it on countless occasions on the red carpet.
This year, she’s been incredibly busy. As well as reprising her iconic role in “Euphoria,” she’s already appeared in Kristoffer Borgli’s romantic black comedy movie “The Drama.” She will also appear in Christopher Nolan’s epic fantasy action movie “The Odyssey,” Destin Daniel Cretton’s superhero movie “Spider-Man: Brand New Day,” and Denis Villeneuve’s epic space opera sequel “Dune: Part Three.” Beyond that, she will lend her voice to Walt Dohrn and Conrad Vernon’s “Shrek 5” and produce the biographical drama thriller “A White Lie.”
We look forward to seeing her on many more red carpets in the future.
Zendaya’s filmography info was courtesy of IMDb.
