Zendaya arrived at the Emmys 2026 on Monday night in a sheer, plunging silver beaded gown with a tulle neckline, and she paired it with a brand-new pixie cut. It’s her first official appearance with the short style, and the look instantly became one of the most talked-about moments of the night. She posed on the carpet with stylist Law Roach, while her husband Tom Holland was not part of the carpet walk this time.
The fashion moment comes with real stakes attached. Zendaya is nominated for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series for the final season of“Euphoria,”marking her third and closing nomination for the HBO series. The category is fiercely competitive, with Carrie Coon, Chase Infiniti, Keri Russell and Rhea Seehorn also in the running. On top of the nomination, she’s serving as a presenter at the ceremony, which is hosted by Mariska Hargitay.
So the night carries two storylines at once: a possible history-making win for her last turn as Rue, and a style chapter that just turned the page. Either way, she owned the carpet before the first award was even handed out. What do you think of the pixie cut, love it or miss the long hair?
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