Zendaya's Most Stunning Red Carpet Glam Of All Time

When it comes to red carpet beauty moments, few stars have aced the assignment quite like Zendaya. Whether she's dressing for the tennis court, the desert, or Euphoria high, the actor has proven time and time again that beauty is more than just a touch-up; instead, it has become part of the story. From her fairytale-inspired transformation at the 2019 Met Gala to her ethereal goddess glam for "The Odyssey" press tour, Zendaya's stunning beauty transformation has delivered some of the most unforgettable moments in recent fashion history. With the help of longtime stylist Law Roach and her glam team, including Ernesto Casillas and Sheika Daley, she has continued to push boundaries while keeping every look modern yet uniquely her own.

From cinematic beauty moments to jaw-dropping collaborations, Zendaya's red carpet glam has become a masterclass in reinvention. Each appearance showcases her ability to embrace a new character while maintaining her signature elegance, making every makeup look and beauty detail feel like a piece of pop culture history.

Zendaya wore her most whimsical look yet at the 2019 Met Gala. Although her light-up Tommy Hilfiger gown was enough to get people talking, her makeup was the perfect addition to the ensemble. She wore Cinderella-blue eyeshadow, a shade that can easily veer into '80s costume makeup, but felt soft, fun, and refreshingly modern here. A luminous touch of pink on her cheeks caught the light, acting more as a highlighter than a traditional blush and giving her complexion an ethereal glow. She completed the fairytale-inspired glam with a light pink gloss that kept the look delicate and effortlessly enchanting.

At the 2019 world premiere of "Spider-Man: Far From Home," Zendaya had already begun embracing the method-dressing approach, and this look is a perfect example. She wore a red-and-black Armani Privé gown that paid homage to the superhero logo and her glam included a subtle Easter egg that completed the ensemble. Warm bronze eyeshadow was softly diffused up to the brow bone, while a swipe of navy blue across the lids nodded to the iconic colors of Spider-Man's suit. The rest of her glam remained understated, featuring a fresh-faced complexion and a nude lip that tied the look together.

Before her 2026 breastplate moment, Zendaya foreshadowed this look at the 2020 Critics' Choice Awards with a head-to-toe hot pink glam. She complemented her vibrant look with eye makeup featuring a blend of hot pink and mauve eyeshadow as well as a touch of metallic pink along the lower lash line, adding extra dimension. Rather than leaning into a rosy complexion, the look skipped blush altogether; instead, they relied on sculpting bronzer and luminous highlighter for warmth and definition. She topped the look with a soft light pink lip, keeping the focus on her striking eyes.

Perhaps Zendaya's most adorable look was her 2023 SAG Awards makeup created by Raoúl Alejandre with Lancôme products. Alejandre created a monochromatic pink look across her eyes and cheeks while adding contrast with a peachy gloss. "The lip was also carefully thought out, and rather than going for a cool tone, we decided to clash and finish off the look with a neutral liner and a peachy-centered lip for warmth," he told Elle in 2023. However, the most memorable part of the look was the white eyeliner paired with spiky lower lashes, which emphasized the doll-like effect of the whole glam and made it feel playful.

In 2024, Zendaya served tenniscore realness on the "Challengers" press tour, and her makeup was no exception. While donning a baby pink, '60s-inspired Jacquemus cutout dress, her eyeshadow complemented the look with soft pink and mauve tones, finished with a touch of champagne shimmer across the lids. This glam also featured a touch more blush than many of her other red-carpet looks, leaning fully into the monochromatic pink palette. Naturally, her lips followed suit, pairing a softly defined mauve liner with a light pink gloss for a fresh, romantic finish.

At the New York City premiere of "The Drama," Zendaya debuted her something blue in a Schiaparelli gown with a metallic blue makeup look to match. She wore royal blue and silver eyeshadow that extended past both the inner and outer corners of her eyes, while a pop of white shadow at the center added dimension. The look was finished with meticulously placed, spiky lashes that amplified the dramatic effect. Since her eyes were the focal point, the rest of her makeup was kept simple, featuring neutral blush and understated lips.

Zendaya's 2024 Met Gala look is one of the biggest fashion risks we'll never forget, and her glam was the cherry on top. Sheika Daley curated the look, trading the actor's signature fuller brows for thin, almost '90s-inspired arches, leaving more space for the moody red eyeshadow that swept up to the brow bone and softly diffused along the lower lash line. With a more subtle base, she topped off the look with dark, juicy burgundy lips that tied the dramatic glam together.

For the London premiere of "The Odyssey," Zendaya broke the internet by wearing a dress that had debuted just hours earlier. However, it was her makeup that sealed the deal for fans, who have called it "the best hair-and-makeup look of all time." Crafted solely with Charlotte Tilbury products, makeup artist Ernesto Casillas went for a glowing base with bronzed eyes and cheeks, while her inner-corner white eyeshadow was the star of the show. "I wanted to give Zendaya a sun-kissed complexion worthy of a Greek goddess, with the eyes pulling in the ethereal nature of the dress," he told Harper's Bazaar in July 2026.