She has become one of the most-anticipated attendees on the red carpet, due to her impeccable fashion looks.
And Zendaya proved she is worthy of the title of best-dressed on Wednesday night as she arrived at the premiere for Challengers in London’s Leicester Square.
The actress, 27, once again tailored her outfit to her film, stepping out in a dazzling white gown adorned with embroidered tennis racquets and a neat bow.
Her sequinned dress boasted a sweet collar and buttons down the front, as well as a pleated skirt with a red, white and blue striped hem, made of mesh to reference a tennis net.
Zendaya oozed 𝑠e𝑥 appeal in the figure-hugging number, which featured an entirely backless design and a daringly high slit to show off her long legs.
Zendaya proved she is worthy of the title of best-dressed on Wednesday night as she arrived at the premiere for Challengers in London’s Leicester Square
The actress, 27, once again tailored her outfit to her film, stepping out in a dazzling white gown adorned with embroidered tennis racquets and a neat bow
Her sequinned dress boasted a sweet collar and buttons down the front, as well as a pleated skirt with a red, white and blue striped hem, made of mesh to reference a tennis net
She boosted her already towering height with a pair of white high heels and added diamond earrings and a matching bracelet.
The Euphoria star braided her hair in a neat plait, secured with a white satin bow and completed her show-stopping look with a classic red lip for a pop of colour.
Zendays is famed for her collaborations with superstar stylist Law Roach, and has a reputation for going beyond simply looking good on the red carpet.
Instead, the A-lister ‘method dresses’ for her films, meaning she matches her look to whatever project she’s promoting.
She oozed confidence while posing up a storm before being joined by co-stars Josh O’Connor and Mike Faist.
West Side Story star Mike, 32, cut a dashing figure in a black and white double-breasted tuxedo jacket.
The actor teamed it with smart black trousers, a pair of dress shoes and a matching bow tie.
While Josh, 34, opted to add a statement to his dapper look, sporting a black suit over a white pleated shirt.
Zendaya oozed 𝑠e𝑥 appeal in the figure-hugging number, which featured an entirely backless design and a daringly high slit to show off her long legs
She boosted her already towering height with a pair of white high heels and added diamond earrings and a matching bracelet
The Euphoria star braided her blonde hair into a neat plait, secured with an elegant white satin bow
Zendaya completed her show-stopping look with a flawless palette of makeup and a classic red lip for a pop of colour
Zendays is famed for her collaborations with superstar stylist Law Roach , and has a reputation for going beyond simply looking good on the red carpet
Instead, the A-lister ‘method dresses’ for her films, meaning she matches her look to whatever project she’s promoting
She oozed confidence while posing up a storm before being joined by co-stars Josh O’Connor and Mike Faist
His shirt was emblazoned with the words: ‘I TOLD YA’ across the front, while the Crown star completed his look with shiny black shoes.
His outfit was a nod to a T-shirt that Zendaya’s character wears in the film, which in turn is a homage to the ‘I told ya’ T-shirt worn by John F. Kennedy Jr in the 1990s.
Zendaya stars in Challengers as Tashi Duncan, an aspiring tennis star who gives up her career after suffering a major injury.
Instead, she focuses on coaching her colleague Art, played by Mike, whom she falls in love with and marries.
But Tashi finds her feelings dangerously divided after Art is enrolled on the Challenger Tour, where he faces off against Tashi’s ex-boyfriend Patrick, played by Josh.
The sizzling feature comes from Suspiria and Call Me By Your Name director Luca Guadagnino and boasts several steamy scenes.
The acclaimed filmmaker, 52, looked sharp at the premiere, standing out from the crowd in a blue blazer, encrusted in sparkling gemstones.
He previously praised Zendaya’s talents, explaining she worked with tennis pro and former player Brad Gilbert to prepare for the part.
West Side Story star Mike, 32, cut a dashing figure in a black and white double-breasted tuxedo jacket
The actor teamed it with smart black trousers, a pair of dress shoes and a matching bow tie
While Josh, 34, opted to add a statement to his dapper look, sporting a black suit over a white pleated shirt
His shirt was emblazoned with the words: ‘I TOLD YA’ across the front, while the Crown star completed his look with shiny black shoes
His outfit was a nod to a T-shirt that Zendaya’s character wears in the film, which in turn is a homage to the ‘I told ya’ T-shirt worn by John F. Kennedy Jr in the 1990s
Zendaya stars in Challengers as Tashi Duncan, an aspiring tennis star who gives up her career after suffering a major injury
Instead, she focuses on coaching her colleague Art, played by Mike, whom she falls in love with and marries
But Tashi finds her feelings dangerously divided after Art is enrolled on the Challenger Tour, where he faces off against Tashi’s ex-boyfriend Patrick, played by Josh
The sizzling feature comes from Suspiria and Call Me By Your Name director Luca Guadagnino (pictured far right) and boasts several steamy scenes
The acclaimed filmmaker, 52, looked sharp at the premiere, standing out from the crowd in a blue blazer, encrusted in sparkling gemstones
He previously praised Zendaya’s talents, explaining she worked with tennis pro and former player Brad Gilbert to prepare for the part
Luca gushed to Variety last October: ‘She’s wonderful. I mean, wow. We edited the movie and we almost actually don’t use any of her double. She’s so good.
He added that ‘all three leads spent like three months working very hard—technically, athletically.’
In a recent interview, Zendaya admitted that having an intimacy coordinator on set was ‘very helpful,’ and praised them for keeping a ‘safe’ environment on set.
‘We had an intimacy coordinator which was fantastic and very helpful, because it was important that we felt safe,’ she told The Hollywood Reporter.
The film is suffused with ‘intense’ erotic scenes between Zendaya and her leading men, so the trio needed to find ways to decompress when they were on camera.
‘I spoke with my colleagues so that we could find a way to feel at ease. We played tennis together, we went out together, we rehearsed together,’ she shared. ‘We got to bond and feel good with each other.’
Mike agreed and added that that unstructured time was essential to creating a solid bond and portraying believable romance on screen.
He explained: ‘We were able to spend time together during rehearsals and beyond, especially with Josh.
In a recent interview, Zendaya admitted that having an intimacy coordinator on set was ‘very helpful,’ and praised them for keeping a ‘safe’ environment on set
The film is suffused with ‘intense’ erotic scenes between Zendaya and her leading men, so the trio needed to find ways to decompress when they were on camera (pictured in film)
Mike agreed and added that that unstructured time was essential to creating a solid bond and portraying believable romance on screen (pictured with Zendaya in film)
‘We were able to get to know each other as people before we could get into the film. We created a real friendship that created the basis of the film.’
This week Zendaya graced the cover of British Vogue’s May Issue, and discussed how it felt to play an adult mother in Challengers.
She explained: ‘I’m always in a high school somewhere. And, mind you, I never went to high school.
‘So to break away from that was refreshing. And it was also kind of scary, because I was like, I hope people buy me as my own age, or maybe a little bit older, because I have friends that have kids, or are having kids.’
Discussing her role as the ruthless sportswoman Tashi, she said: ‘Typically, I play the person that ultimately is easier to empathise with.
‘There was something about her that felt very, ”Oh damn”. Even I was kind of scared of her.
‘I mean, listen, she takes the s**t to a whole new level… yeah, I’m competitive in the sense that I want to work hard and I try not to be competitive with anyone else. I try to just be like, ”I already did that, OK, so now I got to do better.”’
Meanwhile, Josh said of starring alongside Zendaya: ‘It was my first big American studio movie, and she was really good at making both Mike and me feel at ease’.
Also in attendance at the film premiere was Mia Regan, fresh off of her split from Romeo Beckham in February
The model, 21, posed on the red carpet in a very understated look, opting for green cargo trousers and white trainers, with a plain black satin shirt and a beige gilet
Munroe Bergdorf ensured all eyes were on her in a strapless brown pleather jumpsuit, which hugged her incredible curves
The model, 36, added a coordinating diamond belt to cinch her in at her waist and a matching bejewelled necklace and ring
She gave her look added dramatic effect with a voluminous satin jacket with an incredibly long train flowing behind her
Yinka Bokinni was the picture of elegance as she arrived in a tight-fitted pale blue gown, showing off her blossoming baby bump
The Radio 1 presenter, 35, added a pair of silver ballet flats and matched her accessories to her shoes, with a silver bangle and earrings
Also in attendance at the film premiere was Mia Regan, fresh off of her split from Romeo Beckham in February.
The model, 21, posed on the red carpet in a very understated look, opting for green cargo trousers and white trainers.
She added a plain black satin shirt and a beige gilet layered over the top, while keeping her makeup simple to show off her youthful beauty.
Munroe Bergdorf ensured all eyes were on her in a strapless brown pleather jumpsuit, which hugged her incredible curves.
The model, 36, added a coordinating diamond belt to cinch her in at her waist and a matching bejewelled necklace and ring.
She gave her look added dramatic effect with a voluminous satin jacket with an incredibly long train flowing behind her.
Zainab Jiwa stunned in a gorgeous lilac plisse gown with tiered sleeves, teamed with a statement silver necklace
Shygirl caught the eye in a bright fluorescent green miniskit, with a matching semi-sheer top and jacket with a fur trim
Yinka Bokinni was the picture of elegance as she arrived in a tight-fitted pale blue gown, showing off her blossoming baby bump.
The Radio 1 presenter, 35, added a pair of silver ballet flats and matched her accessories to her shoes, with a silver bangle and earrings.
Zainab Jiwa stunned in a gorgeous lilac plisse gown with tiered sleeves, teamed with a statement silver necklace.
Shygirl caught the eye in a bright fluorescent green miniskit, with a matching semi-sheer top and jacket with a fur trim.
