Euphoria producer-star Zendaya was one of five honorees dazzling the 14th Annual ESSENCE Black Women in Hollywood Awards in Los Angeles on Thursday.
The 24-year-old Emmy winner took the plunge in 1982 Yves Saint Laurent haute couture from the personal archive of her ‘image architect’ Law Roach.
The vintage blue-silk puff-sleeved blazer and black maxi-skirt were originally owned by trailblazing Ebony Fashion Fair founder Eunice W. Johnson.
Congrats! Euphoria producer-star Zendaya was one of five honorees dazzling the 14th Annual ESSENCE Black Women in Hollywood Awards in Los Angeles on Thursday
Eighties lady: The 24-year-old Emmy winner took the plunge in 1982 Yves Saint Laurent haute couture from the personal archive of her ‘image architect’ Law Roach
Zendaya – who was born in 1996 – accessorized her retro red carpet attire with dangly Bulgari earrings and statement rings.
The Malcolm & Marie actress appeared in person to accept her trophy and delivered a speech for the virtual audience.
This year’s theme ‘Mastering Our Stories’ focused on ‘the resiliency of black women in Hollywood through the years – including during the unprecedented pandemic.’
Zendaya (last name Coleman) was also joined onstage by the host Laverne Cox and fellow honoree Andra Day, who performed.
‘We pay homage!’ The vintage blue-silk puff-sleeved blazer and black maxi-skirt were originally owned by trailblazing Ebony Fashion Fair founder Eunice W. Johnson
Born in 1996! Zendaya accessorized her retro red carpet attire with dangly Bulgari earrings and statement rings
Another one for the mantel! The Malcolm & Marie actress appeared in person to accept her trophy and delivered a speech for the virtual audience
‘Mastering Our Stories’: This year’s theme focused on ‘the resiliency of black women in Hollywood through the years – including during the unprecedented pandemic’
Black girl magic: Zendaya (last name Coleman) was also joined onstage by the host Laverne Cox (M) and fellow honoree Andra Day (L), who performed
Before the ceremony, the former Disney Channel star shared a touching moment on the red carpet with her Euphoria castmate Storm Reid.
‘Thank you for the constant, like I say all the time, inspiration. There’s lots of people that came into my life… I’m going to cry,’ the 17-year-old pre-show presenter said tearing up.
‘There’s lots of people that came into my life when [A Wrinkle in Time] came out and they were like, “Oh yeah, I’m here to support you.” But you were one of those people that stuck to that. So, for that, thank you.’
Zendaya carefully wiped away Storm’s tears and replied: ‘You’re my baby sister, I’m telling you. We met, our first time, in like a Ben & Jerry’s when she was so tiny. And then here we are, we’re real life sisters, I believe that, and TV sisters.
Sissy from another missy: Before the ceremony, the former Disney Channel star shared a touching moment on the red carpet with her Euphoria castmate Storm Reid (L)
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The 17-year-old pre-show presenter (L) said: ‘There’s lots of people that came into my life when [A Wrinkle in Time] came out and they were like, “Oh yeah, I’m here to support you.” But you were one of those people that stuck to that. So, for that, thank you’
Zendaya carefully wiped away Storm’s tears and replied: ‘You’re my baby sister, I’m telling you. We met, our first time, in like a Ben & Jerry’s when she was so tiny. And then here we are, we’re real life sisters, I believe that, and TV sisters’
The Oakland-born biracial beauty continued: ‘And I’m so proud of everything that you do. You know that. I’m a ride or die. I will continue to support everything you do. You’re phenomenal’
‘And I’m so proud of everything that you do. You know that. I’m a ride or die. I will continue to support everything you do. You’re phenomenal. So the love is mutual.’
The Oakland-born biracial beauty will next glam up to serve presenting duties onstage Hollywood’s Dolby Theatre during the 93rd Academy Awards, which air this Sunday on ABC.
Zendaya voices Lola Bunny in Space Jam: A New Legacy, which hits US/UK theaters July 16 before streaming on HBO Max.
Malcolm D. Lee’s live action/animated sequel also features LeBron James, Don Cheadle, and Sonequa Martin-Green.
‘Our incredible cast!’ Zendaya will next glam up to serve presenting duties onstage Hollywood’s Dolby Theatre during the 93rd Academy Awards, which air this Sunday on ABC
Makeover alert! The homeschooled triple-threat voices Lola Bunny in Malcolm D. Lee’s live action/animated sequel Space Jam: A New Legacy, which hits US/UK theaters July 16 before streaming on HBO Max