The star has been making appearances since her Disney Channel days.
Zendaya has been rocking game-changing looks before she's even an adult, which sometimes makes it hard to remember that the California native is a world-class actress, singer, and model in addition to being a modern-day fashion icon.
But alas, the successful multi-hyphenate did it all – and looked amazing while doing it. When she makes an appearance at an event or on a red carpet, fans can be sure she'll make a statement, whether in a gorgeous gown or a designer outfit that pushes the boundaries. She's also known for matching her look with the films she stars in, from wearing a gorgeous butterfly dress to the Australian premiere of The Greatest Showman in stiletto heels that puncture real tennis balls on a promotional trip to Rome for challengers.
It's also important to mention that Z's reputation as a tastemaker owes in part to her partner in crime, stylist Law Roach. The pair have worked together for over a decade, with the in-demand stylist from dressing the star for some of her first events as a Disney Channel star to coordinating show-stopping moments at various Met Galas — an event Zendaya earned the right to co-chair in 2024 .
“It's a bit fake until you make it,” he confessed The Kelly Clarkson Show that year, admitting to being an introvert. “You have to psyche yourself up and pretend. You finally believe it. You say, “Okay, yes, I feel confident today.” And I think fashion has been a great tool for me.”
Keep reading to see Zendaya's style evolve, as captured in photos over the years, below.
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2010: Bella Thorne's 13th birthday
Zendaya attends Bella Thorne's 13th Birthday Celebration at Siren Studios on October 9, 2010 in Hollywood, California.
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2011: Premiere of “Gnomeo and Juliet”.
Zendaya arrives at the Touchstone Pictures premiere Gnomeo and Juliet held at the El Capitan Theater on January 23, 2011 in Hollywood, California.
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2011: Carnival “A Time for Heroes”.
Zendaya arrives at the Elizabeth Glaser Pediatric AIDS Foundation's 22nd Annual Celebrity Carnival 'A Time for Heroes' held at the Wadsworth Theater on June 12, 2011 in Los Angeles.
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2012: American Music Awards
Zendaya arrives at the 40th American Music Awards at the Nokia Theater LA Live on November 18, 2012 in Los Angeles.
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2012: “Make Your Mark”
Zendaya attends the 'Make Your Mark: Shake It Up Dance Off 2012' at LA Center Studios on October 6, 2012 in Los Angeles.
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2013: Radio Disney Music Awards
Zendaya arrives at the 2013 Radio Disney Music Awards at Nokia Theater LA Live on April 27, 2013 in Los Angeles.
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2013: “Black Nativity” Premiere.
Zendaya attends the Black Birth premiere at the Apollo Theater on November 18, 2013 in New York.
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2013: American Music Awards
Zendaya attends the 2013 American Music Awards at Nokia Theater LA Live on November 24, 2013 in Los Angeles.
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2014: American Music Awards
Zendaya attends the 2014 American Music Awards at Nokia Theater LA Live on November 23, 2014 in Los Angeles.
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2014: BET Awards
Zendaya attends the BET Awards '14 at Nokia Theater LA Live on June 29, 2014 in Los Angeles.
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2015: Oscar
Zendaya attends the 87th Annual Academy Awards at Hollywood & Highland Center on February 22, 2015 in Hollywood, California.
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2015: Grammy
Zendaya attends the 57th Annual GRAMMY Awards at STAPLES Center on February 8, 2015 in Los Angeles.
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2015: Met Gala
Zendaya attends the Costume Institute's 'China: Through The Looking Glass' Gala at The Metropolitan Museum of Art on May 4, 2015 in New York City.
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2016: Met Gala
Zendaya attends the 'Manus x Machina: Fashion In An Age Of Technology' Costume Institute Gala at The Metropolitan Museum of Art on May 2, 2016 in New York City.
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2016: The Humane Society Gala
Zendaya attends The Humane Society of the United States Rescue Gala at Paramount Studios on May 7, 2016 in Hollywood, California.
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2017: Met Gala
Zendaya attends the 'Rei Kawakubo/Comme des Garcons: Art Of The In-Between' Costume Institute Gala at The Metropolitan Museum of Art on May 1, 2017 in New York City.
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2017: “The Greatest Showman” Premiere.
Zendaya attends its Australian premiere The Greatest Showman at The Star on December 20, 2017 in Sydney, Australia.
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2017: “Spider-Man: Homecoming” premiere.
Zendaya Attends Columbia Pictures' Premiere Spider-Man: Homecoming at the TCL Chinese Theater on June 28, 2017 in Hollywood, California.
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2017: InStyle Awards
Zendaya attends the 3rd Annual InStyle Awards at The Getty Center on October 23, 2017 in Los Angeles.
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2018: MTV Movie and TV Awards
Zendaya speaks on stage during the 2018 MTV Movie and TV Awards at the Barker Hangar on June 16, 2018 in Santa Monica, California.
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2018: Met Gala
Zendaya attends the Heavenly Bodies: Fashion & The Catholic Imagination Costume Institute Gala at The Metropolitan Museum of Art on May 7, 2018 in New York City.
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2018: GQ Men of the Year Awards
Zendaya attends the GQ Men of the Year Awards at Tate Modern on September 5, 2018 in London.
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2019: Emmys
Zendaya attends the 71st Emmy Awards at the Microsoft Theater on September 22, 2019 in Los Angeles.
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2019: Met Gala
Zendaya attends The 2019 Met Gala Celebrating Camp: Notes on Fashion at the Metropolitan Museum of Art on May 06, 2019 in New York City.
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2019: Lancôme event
Lancôme Announces Zendaya as New Global Brand Ambassador at Four Seasons Los Angeles in Beverly Hills on February 21, 2019 in Los Angeles.
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2020: Critics' Choice Awards
Zendaya attends the 25th Annual Critics' Choice Awards at Barker Hangar on January 12, 2020 in Santa Monica.
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2021: “Dune” Premiere.
Zendaya attends the red carpet premiere of 'Dune' during the 78th Venice International Film Festival on September 3, 2021 in Venice, Italy.
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2021: CFDA Fashion Awards
Zendaya is seen outside the 2021 CFDA Fashion Awards on November 10, 2021 in New York City.
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2022: Oscar
Zendaya attends the 94th Annual Academy Awards at Hollywood and Highland on March 27, 2022 in Hollywood, California.
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2022: “Euphoria” season 2 premiere.
Zendaya watches HBO Euphoria Season 2 Premiere Photocall at Goya Studios on January 5, 2022 in Los Angeles.
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2022: Emmys
Zendaya arrives at the 74th Annual Primetime Emmy Awards held at the Microsoft Theater on September 12, 2022.
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2023: Bulgari Hotel Roma event
Zendaya attends the Bulgari Hotel Roma launch event at Bulgari Hotel Rome on June 8, 2023 in Rome, Italy.
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2024: 'Challengers' Tour.
Zendaya is seen in challengers Los Angeles Tour on April 20, 2024 in Beverly Hills, CA.
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2024: “Dune: Part Two” premieres.
Zendaya attends its World Premiere Dune: Part Two in Leicester Square on February 15, 2024 in London.
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2024: Oscar
Zendaya attends the 96th Annual Academy Awards on March 10, 2024 in Hollywood, California.
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2024: ESSENCE Black Women In Hollywood Awards
Zendaya attends the 2024 ESSENCE Black Women In Hollywood Awards at the Academy Film Museum on March 7, 2024 in Los Angeles, California.