Skyrocketing to fame in the 1940s and 1950s, Bryant was a prominent Black singer who broke barriers in the nightclub scenes of the time, also raising the hackles of radio censors. Ahead of tonight, Roach told the The New York Times that Zendaya’s glamorous look served an an homage to the figure,

There’s no denying Zendaya’s flair in pulling off vintage clothes on the red carpet, but the actress’s knack for nailing a new take on a classic reference isn’t too shabby, either. Tonight, Zendaya stepped out to the 2025 Golden Globe Awards in an elegant corset gown inspired by the late American singer and activist, Joyce Bryant.

According to a LA Times reporter (via Us Weekly) "as Zendaya exited the ballroom, a recently engaged Times reporter held up her left ring finger and pointed at it. The actor responded by flashing her own bling on her left hand, doing a sort of jazz-fingers motions."

In fact, Zendaya wasn’t the only celebrity to adorn herself with Jessica McCormack jewels for the Globes. Zoë Kravitz, the brand’s first-ever ambassador, gussied up her black strapless Saint Laurent dress with a pair of resplendent chandelier earrings made of fourteen pear-cut diamonds (for a total of 26.04 carats), set in blackened white gold.

Zendaya’s gown epitomized elegance at the Golden Globe Awards, though some fans were more interested in her jewels — in particular, the large stone on her left ring finger.

Zendaya chose Louis Vuitton for her Golden Globes 2025 appearance on Sunday in Los Angeles. Her look, custom-made by Nicolas Ghesquière, featured a silky tangerine fabric and a classic ballgown silhouette.

Almost a year after Zendaya nailed back-to-back press tours for Dune: Part Two and Challengers, she's embarking on a double-header awards season. Her first stop? The 2025 Golden Globes, where both films were nominated for top prizes—and where Z herself hasn't attended since 2016.

Zendaya’s look was a fashion history lesson, referencing Zelda Wynn Valdes. Valdes was a designer who is credited with designing the Playboy costume and dressed the likes of Joyce Bryant. Zendaya’s hair seemed to also be a reference to Joyce Bryant’s signature style.

Both stars completed the 1950s fantasy with a bejewelled, collar-bone clipping necklace of the ilk that was prerequisite for that Golden Era of overflowing champagne coupes, tight

Zendaya is one of the most anticipated fashion plates on every red carpet, and her standout, Old Hollywood-inspired glamour landed her at the top of the best-dressed list yet again for the 2025 Golden Globes.

Law Roach, Zendaya’s long-time stylist, confirmed that Diahann Carroll, Eartha Kitt, Dorothy Dandridge, and Joyce Bryant inspired the look. In the caption of an Instagram post celebrating the ...

said was inspired by Black entertainment industry pioneers like Joyce Bryant. But some fans were more interested in Zendaya’s jewelry — in particular, the large diamond ring on her left ring ...