Leave it to Zendaya to show off breathtaking looks when she steps on the red carpet. When we say she deserves an award for putting on a show for us, we mean it. It only makes sense that, since her career began as a Disney star, she’s snagged several beauty partnerships along the way.
When it comes to her makeup and beauty moments— whether she is rocking a dominant eye look or head turning hair cuts— she’s sure to come with a flair only Zendaya can.
In 2015, for one, she was the main topic on the internet when she wore chunky faux locs pulled back with a side part at the 87 Annual Academy Awards. Then, in 2016, she brought back the fringed pixie cut to highlight her bone structure and paired the look with mismatched ear accessories.
Zendaya also loves adding a pink eyeshadow to give her eyes a shimmery finish—like at the 2020 25th Annual Critics’ Choice Awards. Her lashes complimented her eye makeup as they were coated with several coats of mascara.
If you’re like us, and have been obsessed with her Dune and Challengers press tour tennis-core beauty looks, you know she stole the show with a bold lip color. We would also be remiss if we didn’t mention her bouncy blonde moment with baby pink makeup during the Los Angeles stop, too.
In general, the trendsetter has us patiently waiting for what she’ll do next. Until then, in celebration of her 28th birthday, take a look back at 16 of her knockout beauty moments.
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87th Annual Academy Awards – Arrivals
HOLLYWOOD, CA – FEBRUARY 22: Actress Zendaya attends the 87th Annual Academy Awards at Hollywood & Highland Center on February 22, 2015 in Hollywood, California. (Photo by Jeff Kravitz/FilmMagic)
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“Manus x Machina: Fashion In An Age Of Technology” Costume Institute Gala – Arrivals
NEW YORK, NY – MAY 02: Zendaya attends the “Manus x Machina: Fashion In An Age Of Technology” Costume Institute Gala at Metropolitan Museum of Art on May 2, 2016 in New York City. (Photo by Larry Busacca/Getty Images)
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The 58th GRAMMY Awards – Arrivals
LOS ANGELES, CA – FEBRUARY 15: Zendaya Coleman attends the 58th GRAMMY Awards at Staples Center February 15, 2016 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Sammy Smith/WireImage)
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GQ Men Of The Year Awards 2018 – Red Carpet Arrivals
LONDON, ENGLAND – SEPTEMBER 05: Zendaya attends the GQ Men of the Year Awards at Tate Modern on September 5, 2018 in London, England. (Photo by Karwai Tang/WireImage)
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Essence Black Women in Hollywood – Arrivals
Zendaya at Essence Black Women in Hollywood held at the Academy Museum of Motion Pictures on March 7, 2024 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Gilbert Flores/Variety via Getty Images)
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“The Greatest Showman” World Premiere
NEW YORK, NY – DECEMBER 08: Actress and model Zendaya attends the “The Greatest Showman” World Premiere aboard the Queen Mary 2 at the Brooklyn Cruise Terminal on December 8, 2017 in the Brooklyn borough of New York City. (Photo by Michael Loccisano/Getty Images)
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“Dune: Part Two” World Premiere – Arrivals
LONDON, ENGLAND – FEBRUARY 15: Zendaya attends the World Premiere of “Dune: Part Two” in London’s Leicester Square on February 15, 2024 in London, England. (Photo by Samir Hussein/WireImage)
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The Fashion Awards 2017 In Partnership With Swarovski – Red Carpet Arrivals
LONDON, ENGLAND – DECEMBER 04: Zendaya attends the Fashion Awards 2017 In Partnership With Swarovski at Royal Albert Hall on December 4, 2017 in London, England. (Photo by Stephane Cardinale – Corbis/Corbis via Getty Images)
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Bulgari Mediterranea High Jewelry Event
VENICE, ITALY – MAY 16: Zendaya attends the “Bulgari Mediterranea High Jewelry” event at Palazzo Ducale on May 16, 2023 in Venice. (Photo by Claudio Lavenia/Getty Images for Bulgari)
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54th NAACP Image Awards – Arrivals
PASADENA, CALIFORNIA – FEBRUARY 25: Zendaya attends the 54th NAACP Image Awards at Pasadena Civic Auditorium on February 25, 2023 in Pasadena, California. (Photo by Frazer Harrison/Getty Images)
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“Rei Kawakubo/Comme des Garcons: Art Of The In-Between” Costume Institute Gala – Sightings
NEW YORK, NY – MAY 01: Zendaya is seen at the ‘Rei Kawakubo/Comme des Garcons: Art Of The In-Between’ Costume Institute Gala at Metropolitan Museum of Art on May 1, 2017 in New York City. (Photo by Gilbert Carrasquillo/GC Images)
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2022 TIME100 Gala
NEW YORK, NEW YORK – JUNE 08: Zendaya attends the 2022 Time 100 Gala at Frederick P. Rose Hall, Jazz at Lincoln Center on June 08, 2022 in New York City. (Photo by Taylor Hill/WireImage)
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2021 CFDA Fashion Awards
NEW YORK, NEW YORK – NOVEMBER 10: Zendaya Coleman attends the 2021 CFDA Awards at The Seagram Building on November 10, 2021 in New York City. (Photo by Taylor Hill/FilmMagic)
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25th Annual Critics’ Choice Awards – Arrivals
SANTA MONICA, CALIFORNIA – JANUARY 12: Zendaya attends the 25th Annual Critics’ Choice Awards at Barker Hangar on January 12, 2020 in Santa Monica, California. (Photo by Axelle/Bauer-Griffin/FilmMagic)
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“Challengers” UK Premiere – Arrivals
LONDON, ENGLAND – APRIL 10: Zendaya attends the UK premiere of “Challengers” at the Odeon Luxe Leicester Square on April 10, 2024 in London, England. (Photo by Neil Mockford/Filmmagic)
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CHALLENGERS Tour Hits Los Angeles
BEVERLY HILLS, CALIFORNIA – APRIL 20: (EXCLUSIVE COVERAGE) Zendaya seen at the “Challengers” Tour in Los Angeles on April 20, 2024 in Beverly Hills, California. (Photo by Eric Charbonneau/Getty Images for Amazon MGM Studios)
