Emmy Awards 2026: Zendaya made another strong red-carpet statement at the 2026 Emmy Awards, returning to the Peacock Theater with the kind of polished fashion moment that fans now expect from her. The actor, nominated again for her work as Rue Bennett in HBO’s Euphoria, arrived in a custom Prada gown covered in heavy embellishment, with a plunging neckline and a soft train.
The look balanced old-Hollywood glamour with a sharper modern edge. Zendaya’s stylist Law Roach paired the dress with pearl and diamond jewellery from Mikimoto’s Petals Collection, including White South Sea cultured pearl earrings, matching rings and a floral-style bracelet. A Rolex watch added another unexpected detail to the outfit.
Zendaya’s Emmy look puts pearls in focus
Roach said the idea was to make classic pearls feel current. “I loved the idea of taking something as timeless as Mikimoto pearls and making them feel fresh, modern, and young,” he said. “There’s an elegance to pearls that will always be classic, but the way Zendaya wears them tonight feels completely of the moment.”
The jewellery worked neatly with the pearl accents on the gown, giving the full look a coordinated finish without making it appear overly formal. It also continued Zendaya’s long-running reputation for using award-show fashion as storytelling, rather than just dressing for photographs.
Zendaya’s Emmy history remains closely tied to Euphoria. Across her career, she has earned six Emmy nominations connected to the HBO drama. She won Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series in 2020 and again in 2022 for playing Rue Bennett, becoming one of the most closely watched performers of her generation.
A private year beyond the red carpet
Off the carpet, Zendaya has also drawn attention for her closely guarded personal life. Reports have linked her and Tom Holland to a private wedding reception in Surrey, England, though the couple has not shared photographs or details publicly. Their decision to keep the occasion private fits their usual approach to fame.
For fans, the Emmys appearance offered another rare public moment in a packed year. Zendaya has remained busy with major projects, red carpets and upcoming promotional commitments, including the next Dune film. But at the awards, the focus was firmly on her: a star who continues to make fashion feel like part of the performance.
