Zendaya's Latest ‘Challengers’ Look Is an Ode to Tennis GOATs Venus and Serena Williams


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InStyle— Zendaya recreated Serena and Venus Williams's iconic 1998 'Vogue' photo in a black and white gown and beaded braids. See the Instagram post shared by her stylist, Law Roach, here.

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Los Angeles Times—Law Roach breaks down Zendaya's tennis-inspired 'Challengers' looks and 'method dressing'. On camera or off, Zendaya stays in character. From her wet-look Balmain gown at the 2021 Venice Film Festival to her recent jaw-dropping futuristic Mugler bodysuit at the “Dune: Part Two” world premiere, the young star has built quite a reputation for bold, method fashions. The 27-year-old actor, who will co-chair the Met Gala in May, has graduated from a Disney Channel heroine to a blockbuster star and budding fashion icon over her nearly 15 years in the spotlight. Much of this transformation...

The Independent—Challengers screenwriter reveals Zendaya-led thriller was inspired by controversial Serena Williams match. Zendaya leads director Luca Guadagnino’s steamy new tennis psychodrama