Zendaya's Met Gala comeback: A stunning fashion fairytale look

Hollywood’s fashion icon Zendaya made a jaw-dropping return to the 2024 Met Gala this Monday after a five-year hiatus, stealing the spotlight and confirming her status as the red carpet queen. Serving as a co-chair alongside notables like Anna Wintour, Bad Bunny, Chris Hemsworth, and Jennifer Lopez, the “Euphoria” star didn’t just attend the event-she owned it.

In a bold move that had fans and fashion critics alike buzzing, Zendaya arrived without a final dress selection, a risky play that left everyone in suspense. Her stylist, Law Roach, told the New York Times, “I haven’t seen Zendaya’s dress. We’ve been swamped with press tours and Vogue covers. They won’t fit her until Saturday.” Despite this last-minute frenzy, she emerged in an ensemble that not only matched but elevated the gala’s theme, “The Garden of Time.“

Zendaya’s look, a spellbinding mix of timeless elegance and avant-garde, also seemed to nod to a classic Dior ensemble from 1999, originally worn by actress Suzanne Von Aichinger. This year’s Met Gala, paired with the museum’s “Sleeping Beauties: Reawakening Fashion” exhibit, was the perfect stage for Zendaya to showcase her flair for dramatic, themed outfits-a talent that has been meticulously honed by Roach over their years of collaboration.

Zendaya conquers Met Gala Red Carpet amidst new film success

Reflecting on her return to the Met Gala spotlight, Zendaya shared on “Live With Kelly and Mark,” “I haven’t been to The Met for quite a few years now, so I’m coming back, and I’m a little bit nervous.” But nerves or not, her performance on the red carpet was anything but timid.

Fresh off the “Challengers” movie release, where she plays tennis prodigy turned coach Tashi Duncan, Zendaya is not only making waves in the fashion world but also in cinema, with early Oscar buzz for 2025 swirling around her performance. She even shared a light-hearted moment from the film’s tour, revealing that tennis legend Serena Williams playfully critiqued the authenticity of the movie’s tennis scenes, “She was like, ‘I know there definitely weren’t real [tennis] balls.‘”

From captivating movie roles to dominating the fashion landscape, Zendaya‘s star continues to rise. Her Met Gala appearance was more than a fashion statement-it was a reclamation of her throne as a style icon, proving once again why she’s Hollywood’s beloved darling.