Skyrocketing to fame in the 1940s and 1950s, Bryant was a prominent Black singer who broke barriers in the nightclub scenes of the time, also raising the hackles of radio censors. Ahead of tonight, Roach told the The New York Times that Zendaya’s glamorous look served an an homage to the figure,

There’s no denying Zendaya’s flair in pulling off vintage clothes on the red carpet, but the actress’s knack for nailing a new take on a classic reference isn’t too shabby, either. Tonight, Zendaya stepped out to the 2025 Golden Globe Awards in an elegant corset gown inspired by the late American singer and activist, Joyce Bryant.

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Zendaya stunned in the Golden Globes 2025 red carpet photos in a gorgeous Louis Vuitton silk gown. She looked exquisite in the luxurious piece, which featured a dramatic train at the back. The gown was custom-made for the star,

If you thought Zendaya would return to the same visual story she was telling during the "Challengers" press tour for awards season, you are wrong. The starlet turned up on the 2025 Golden Globes red carpet with short brown hair done in curls and a burnt orange dress.

Zendaya is one of the most anticipated fashion plates on every red carpet, and her standout, Old Hollywood-inspired glamour landed her at the top of the best-dressed list yet again for the 2025 Golden Globes.