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Zendaya Finally Wore ‘Something Blue’ and Like True Love, It Was Worth Waiting For

If it were possible to propose to a press tour wardrobe, this would be the one.
Robert Pattinson and Zendaya
Robert Pattinson and Zendaya | Todd Owyoung/NBC via Getty Images

Some people cry at weddings, moved by the beauty of true love. Meanwhile, we’re shedding a tear as we bid a fond farewell to Zendaya’s bridal-inspired The Drama press tour style.

Over the last month, the Emmy Award-winning actress and her longtime stylist, Law Roach, have been delighting us with an eclectic array of wedding-ready looks. Adding a layer to the fun, Zendaya also confirmed she’s been following a wedding tradition, wearing “something old,” “something new” and “something borrowed.”

Naturally, fans were waiting not-so-patiently for the last piece of the poem to manifest itself in her wardrobe. And on Wednesday, April 1, we finally got to see her “something blue” when she stopped by The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon with her co-star Robert Pattinson.

Zendaya’s beautiful “something blue”

The actress arrived at the late-night talk show arm in arm with Pattinson, wearing a breathtaking dark blue lace gown with several striking details. According to Roach’s Instagram Story, the gown was from designer Zimmerman’s Fall 2026 collection.

The top evoked a classic corset, with molded cups and a cinched waist creating a figure-hugging hourglass silhouette. The high-neckline and long sleeves were also lovely touches, further setting the unique piece apart. The skirt of the garment was just as spectacular, cascading down the actress’s long legs, with the sheer lace allowing for a subtle peek of skin beneath. The piece was then topped off with a garter-like accent, providing added edge.

Zendaya accessorized with a shiny silver Rolex watch, sparkling studs in her ears and matching rings on her hands. Her chic bob was styled with tight curls, serving up serious 1920s vibes. And of course, her glam matched the overall elegant aesthetic, with glowing skin and glossy lips as the metaphorical cherries on top.

Zendaya opens up about busy filming schedule

While chatting with Fallon about the A24 project—which hits theaters this Friday, April 3—Zendaya opened up about what it was like filming multiple projects at once. For those unaware, the actress has an incredible five projects slated for release this year, between The Drama, Euphoria, The Odyssey, Spider-Man: Brand New Day and Dune: Part Three.

The host asked how she managed to balance so many things, to which she revealed, “When we were doing Dune, I would then kind of go off and do Spider-Man, and then jump back into Dune ... Literally the day I wrapped Euphoria, it was, like, four in the morning, and I had a flight in the next few hours to go to Budapest to shoot Dune.”

You can check out the full interview on YouTube here.


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Allie Hayes is an experienced pop culture staff writer and editor specializing in movies, TV and celebrity news. Before joining the Sports Illustrated Swimsuit team as a Breaking/Trending News Editor, she worked at several outlets including BuzzFeed, The Daily Dot, and Newsweek. When she’s not writing for work (or writing for fun), you’ll find her curled up on the couch reading yet another romance novel, obsessively watching pro wrestling with her friends, or taking blurry photos of her two adorable cats.