Zendaya is nominated for an award at the 2025 Golden Globes.
Zendaya’s Golden Globes history is a promising one. She debuted at the ceremony in 2016 as a guest, making headlines with her custom Marchesa dress. In 2023, she won her first Golden Globe award as Best Television Actress in a Drama Series for portraying Rue in HBO’s “Euphoria.” In 2025, she will return to the award show ceremony to celebrate her nomination for Best Performance by a Female Actor in a Motion Picture – Musical or Comedy for “Challengers.”
The 2025 Golden Globes will air live from the Beverly Hilton Hotel on Jan. 5, hosted by Nikki Glaser, and can be streamed on CBS and Paramount+. Ahead of the event, WWD looks back at Zendaya’s 2016 debut at the Golden Globes.
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Zendaya, 73rd Annual Golden Globe Awards (2016)
Image Credit: Getty Images Zendaya made an impression at her first and only Golden Globes in 2016 wearing a custom Marchesa gown. The tiered, wine-colored dress featured intricate floral embroidery and a plunging neckline. Styled with diamond drop earrings and a sleek middle-parted low ponytail, the look balanced modern elegance with a touch of old Hollywood glamour. She attended the ceremony to present an award but was not nominated.
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Zendaya, W Magazine Party Celebrating “Best Performances” Portfolio and the Golden Globes (2016)
Image Credit: Getty Images After the 2016 ceremony, Zendaya attended the star-studded pre-Golden Globes event in a striking black ensemble by Rochas. The look featured a voluminous sheer overlay with a sleeveless silhouette styled over a velvet underlay for added dimension. The oversized sheer cape detail, draped over one shoulder, added drama to the design. Zendaya paired the look with minimalist black strappy sandals and a choker, enhancing the sleek aesthetic. Her layered bob hairstyle tied the outfit together.
