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Zendaya Debuts Her Shortest Hair Transformation at Emmys 2026

The actress paired the short cut with a platinum Prada gown, and stylist Law Roach said the look pays homage to a classic Black actress.

  • On September 14, Zendaya debuted a Betty Boop-inspired pixie cut at the 2026 Emmy Awards in Los Angeles. She paired the new style with a platinum Prada gown featuring a plunging neckline.
  • According to her stylist Law Roach, the look pays homage to 'another great African American, beautiful actress.' Hair stylist Coree Moreno, who dubbed the style 'Zetty Zoop,' noted, 'Loved unveiling this Pixie moment for the fall.'
  • Zendaya attended the ceremony with husband Tom Holland, ditching the long waves she wore in July. Her new hairstyle references the 1930s cartoon flapper Betty Boop and her signature kiss-curl pixie.
  • Nominated for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series, Zendaya is recognized for her role as Rue in the HBO drama Euphoria. She has been candid about her growth during her seven years on the show.
  • This classic style has trended for decades, worn by celebrities like Elizabeth Taylor, Audrey Hepburn, and Halle Berry. Zendaya consistently shifts her look, previously sporting waist-length hair or a shoulder-sweeping bixie.
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The actress is known for her frequent changes in hairstyles and image throughout her career, but with such short hair she has rarely been seen until now. Zendaya (30) has surprised fans these days with a new look, specifically with one of the shortest hairstyles she has ever worn. The actress appeared with short and wavy hair, in the style known as a pixie, during an outing with her colleagues from the series "Euphoria", Hunter Schafer and Alexa…

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