Zendaya’s look was a fashion history lesson, referencing Zelda Wynn Valdes. Valdes was a designer who is credited with designing the Playboy costume and dressed the likes of Joyce Bryant. Zendaya’s hair seemed to also be a reference to Joyce Bryant’s signature style.

The 2025 Golden Globes, where both films were nominated for top prizes—and where Z herself hasn't attended since 2016. This look says the star is wasting no time assembling her best red carpet fashion of 2025.

Zendaya returned to tennis-core for the 82nd annual Golden Globes ceremony. The movie star, who is nominated tonight for her role in Challengers, stepped onto the red carpet at the Beverly Hilton Hotel wearing a rusty orange ball gown.