All Of Hollywood Darling, Zendaya's Best Red Carpet Moments

It girl, Zendaya, who turns 22 on Sept 1, is a multiple award winner, a fighter against racial discrimination and a champion for inclusivity and women’s rights. The former Disney star often takes to social media — to great effect with her 52.1 million followers — to open dialogues on issues such as bullying, and has been hailed as a key voice of her generation. She’s even used fashion to speak out, ensuring that her line — Daya by Zendaya, launched in 2016 — included sizes up to US22.

It seems we can’t stop talking about The Greatest Showman and Spider-Man actress, who will next star in the Drake-produced HBO series Euphoria, it was recently announced. And why should we? Her red carpet looks show that she’s young, fresh and fierce. We give you 10 of her best moments. Twenty-two never looked so good, Zendaya.

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MTV Movie Awards, 2018

When it comes to the red carpets, no look is too over the top. Dressed in this bespoke chocolate brown leather bell-shaped dress by American fashion designer August Getty, she mentioned in a tweet that “someone said I looked like an acorn”. But hey, she sure is one stylish looking acorn. Photo: Shutterstock

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Met Gala, 2018

Zendaya won us over as a modern, sophisticated version of Joan of Arc at this year’s Met Gala: Heavenly Bodies. Zendaya perfectly channeled the military figure — who was canonized as a Roman Catholic saint in the 15th Century — and was ready for battle in “armour” of tiny studs and sequins, and stylized with neck and shoulder plates. It was all curated by Versace, and all fabulous on this girl. Photo: Shutterstock

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CinemaCon, 2018

Her turn on the red carpet at the promotion for the movie Smallfoot — which hits screens towards the end of her birthday month — was chic sophistication. The vermilion ribbed pullover and trousers in a matching hue by BOSS made a bold, bright fashion statement. Photo: Shutterstock

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Teen Choice Awards, 2017

Our birthday girl rocked up to the Teen Choice Awards last year with an out-of-bed look. Her sequinned pajama top and matching trousers — London-based designer Ashish’s menswear line — showed how she’s ready to gender-bend, in the most glamorous way. Photo: Shutterstock

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Met Gala, 2017

“Zendaya rejects Met Gala theme”, screamed the headlines when she turned up in this showstopper from Dolce & Gabbana. The theme, btw, was Rei Kawakubo/Comme des Garçons, an invitation to embrace all things avant-garde and anti-fashion. Zendaya was resplendent as she made her statement — that she marches to the beat of her own drum — in this vivid ballgown. Photo: Shutterstock

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Golden Globe Awards, 2016

She was blessed with height (she stands at 1.78m tall) and she chose to drape this Marchesa three-tiered gown over her enviable frame when she attended the Golden Globe Awards 2016. For the after-party, she effectively shortened the dress to mid-calf by tucking the second layer of the crinoline gown into itself so she could dance. Smart move, Zendaya. Photo: Shutterstock

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Nickelodeon Kids’ Choice Sports Awards, 2016

Zendaya wore this feminine Moschino satin bow top to the Nickelodeon Kids’ Choice Sports Awards in 2016. We love the rockstar pants with gold detailing and the leather heels. Photo: Shutterstock

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Glamour Magazine Women of the Year Awards, 2016

Zendaya took home a Glamour’s Woman Of The Year award. She was celebrated as “The Voice for Girls” thanks to her outspoken views and penchant for standing up for others. She received her award in a tasteful, fresh Reem Acra silver skater dress adorned with baby pink floral sleeves. Photo: Shutterstock

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Star Wars: The Force Awakens World Premiere, 2015

For the world premiere of Star Wars: The Force Awakens, Zendaya turned up in a two-piece ensemble of a grey mohair turtleneck sweater and bejeweled transparent skirt from the Michael Kors Collection. Photo: Shutterstock

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Rihanna’s 2nd Annual Diamond Ball, 2015

At Rihanna’s Second Annual Clara Lionel Foundation (CLF) Diamond Ball Gala — an event to raise funds for the CLF’s global education, health and emergency response programmes worldwide — our birthday girl was radiant in this two-piece by Rosie Assoulin. The look featured a striped one-shoulder top and matching wide-leg trousers that elongated her legs. We jelly, Zendaya. How do you look so good? Photo: Shutterstock

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