Zendaya turned heads at the Los Angeles premiere of The Drama on Tuesday night, re-wearing the Vivienne Westwood gown she first debuted at the 2015 Academy Awards. The actress arrived at the DGA Theater in a white silk corset dress with an off-the-shoulder neckline, a piece she described as deeply personal. Speaking to Variety, Zendaya explained that she and stylist Law Roach drew inspiration from the wedding rhyme “Something old, something new, something borrowed, something blue.”
A Dress with History
The gown holds special meaning for Zendaya. At just 18 years old, she wore it to her first Oscars ceremony in 2015, a night that became a defining moment in her career. That appearance also sparked headlines when TV host Giuliana Rancic made controversial remarks about Zendaya’s dreadlocks, comments that later prompted an apology. Zendaya has since reflected on the incident as a turning point in her advocacy for representation and respect in fashion.
A Thematic Choice
Zendaya noted that the gown’s bridal design aligns with the themes of The Drama, directed by Kristoffer Borgli and co-starring Robert Pattinson. “It was such an important moment for myself, my community, for my loved ones, and it felt right,” she said. “And it also happens to be a wedding dress, so that works.”
A New Chapter
Now 29, Zendaya is entering a new phase both personally and professionally. Reports suggest she recently married longtime partner Tom Holland. The couple will share the screen in Christopher Nolan’s The Odyssey and Spider-Man: Brand New Day, both slated for July releases. Meanwhile, The Drama will open in U.S. theaters on April 3, adding another high-profile project to Zendaya’s growing list of acclaimed performances.
