Zendaya’s Pixie Cut Makes This Prada Emmys Look Even Better

Zendaya graced the red carpet for the 2026 Emmy Awards this evening, where she is nominated for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series for Euphoria.

The actress has had an amazing nine months on the red carpet with her press tours for The Drama, Spider-Man and The Odyssey – and we still have Dune on the horizon – but I don’t think she has looked more beautiful than she did tonight.

No themes, no method dressing, just an incredibly beautiful woman in a stunning Prada dress. Yes, PRADA.

It should not come as a surprise, considering she is the face of Prada’s Paradoxe fragrance. The surprise is that this is a perfect Prada red carpet moment.

The blush tulle gown was covered in silver embellishments and crystals, with a plunging neckline and a sheer base that felt sensual without being revealing. There is so much detail here, yet the overall effect feels light, particularly through the skirt and train.

Zendaya’s MIKIMOTO jewels from the Petals Collection were an exceptional choice. The diamond and pearl earrings worked beautifully with the silver embellishments, while the diamond-encrusted Rolex timepiece added another point of sparkle.

Now, let’s talk about the hair and makeup. The last time we saw Zendaya on the red carpet, she was wearing her hair long and voluminous, so the debut of this new pixie cut made an immediate impact. It completely changes the mood of her look, and she’s giving me young Halle Berry vibes.

The soft pink blush and glossy brown lip were equally well judged.

Is this one of Zendaya’s best looks of the year? I think it’s definitely in the top three.

Stylist: Law Roach. Makeup Artist: Ernesto Casillas.

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