Leading up to the release of her new film, “Challengers,” on April 26 and this year’s Met Gala on May 6, which she is co-chairing, Zendaya posed for the cover of Vogue’s May issue — for both the American and British editions. According to an Instagram post by the outlet, the Zendaya double fantasy is “only the third time in recent history” that a single celebrity has simultaneously covered both Vogue’s U.S. and the U.K. publications. Modeling a series of couture looks styled by her personal “image architect,” Law Roach, the actress, who has long maintained “It girl” status, opened up about the “creature” she taps into when appearing on red carpets and photoshoots.
“She’s a different being that comes into me — my own Sasha Fierce,” she told Vogue, comparing the transition to Beyoncé’s famed alter ego. “She takes over, and she does the carpet.”
Both fiercely youthful and meticulously referential, Zendaya’s style has not only earned her social media praise but also a coveted spot on the 2024 Met Gala co-chairing committee, an announcement that thrilled fans and fashion lovers alike. While the actress has built a name for herself as a style icon off-screen, she tells Vogue she remains her own biggest critic and competitor onscreen. Since her debut on Disney as a preteen, Zendaya has starred in hit shows like “Euphoria,” which earned her two Emmy Awards, and blockbuster film franchises like “Spider-Man” and “Dune.” Now, the 27-year-old star is showcasing her ability to take on more mature roles in “Challengers,” where she plays Tashi Duncan, a hyper-competitive, 30-year-old tennis star-turned-coach.
“I mean, listen, [Tashi] takes the shit to a whole new level,” Zendaya said when asked about her own competitive tendencies. “[But] I’d say, yeah, I’m competitive, in the sense that I want to work hard, and I try to not be competitive with anyone else. I try to just be like,…
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