Halle Berry‘s Hollywood fashion legacy got a stylish little callback at this year’s Emmys, by none other than Zendaya.
The “Euphoria” star stepped onto the red carpet in a look that immediately had fans thinking of the “Catwoman” star. Berry later revealed the fashion moment had a sweeter connection to their friendship.
Halle Berry has spent decades as one of Hollywood’s most recognizable actresses, taking on everything from dramatic roles to the iconic Catwoman and Storm. Now, with Zendaya putting her own spin on a look associated with Berry, the two actresses have found a connection that goes beyond the red carpet.
Halle Berry Talks Zendaya Friendship, Calls Her ‘Little Sweetheart’
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Berry has made it clear that her admiration for Zendaya goes well beyond the red carpet. The veteran actress opened up about their friendship and revealed that she regularly speaks with the younger star.
Berry affectionately described Zendaya as her “little sweetheart” and said she would “love to find something to do with her someday.” She also made it clear that she is simply a fan of what Zendaya is building, adding that she is “just a supporter of her.”
The praise comes as the two actresses continue to share a sweet connection that dates back years. Berry’s latest comments only make a potential on-screen collaboration sound even more intriguing.
The Emmy Tribute Had Berry Feeling Proud
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Zendaya’s Emmy look turned heads after she stepped out in a custom Prada dress and a textured pixie cut that closely echoed the style Berry famously wore in the early 2000s. The resemblance quickly caught the attention of fans, stylists and, most importantly, Berry herself.
PEOPLE reported that Berry said, “I love everything she’s doing. I think she is changing the game in so many ways for her generation.” She also said she “couldn’t be more proud of someone or to know someone honored that she would pay homage to me that way,” calling the tribute “really sweet.”
Berry has since continued celebrating Zendaya’s look on social media, including sharing side-by-side images highlighting the resemblance. The actress has even joked about wanting to play Zendaya’s mother someday, making this Hollywood connection feel like it could have plenty more chapters.
Zendaya’s Halle Berry-Inspired Pixie Cut Had Already Started A Buzz
Zendaya’s Emmy transformation didn’t come out of nowhere. The actress had already unveiled the cropped pixie cut days earlier at Prada’s Paradoxe Sweet Chemistry pop-up in New York, where the new look immediately caught attention online.
The Blast reported that for that appearance, she paired the short hairstyle with a green sweater, brown skirt, and pointed-toe heels, but the haircut stole the show. Fans quickly flooded social media with praise, with some urging Zendaya to “keep this look.”
By the time she stepped onto the Emmys red carpet, the style had become impossible to ignore. The shorter cut fueled growing comparisons to Halle Berry, turning Zendaya’s latest beauty switch-up into one of the night’s biggest fashion talking points.
Her Red Carpet Looks Are Carefully Planned
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Zendaya’s fashion moments may look effortless, but plenty of thought goes into them behind the scenes. Her “The Odyssey” press tour became another showcase for the actress and stylist Law Roach, who built each appearance around the film’s world.
The Blast reported that Roach takes the concept seriously, explaining, “The looks served as an extension of the wardrobe from the movie. It was intentional and purposeful.” He even flew to Paris to secure the Schiaparelli couture gown Zendaya wore at the London premiere, showing just how much effort goes into bringing the vision together.
This approach has turned Zendaya’s film marketing into fashion moments in and of themselves, where every garment is meant to feel like part of the entire project — not just a pretty outfit. It’s a tactic that has made her red carpet look like part of the story, not a separate event.
Zendaya’s Bond With Law Roach Goes Far Beyond Fashion
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Zendaya’s red carpet magic has always come with Law Roach by her side, but their relationship has grown into something much deeper than a stylist-client partnership. They’ve worked together since she was 14, building a creative partnership that has followed her from early appearances to some of Hollywood’s biggest premieres.
The Blast reported that Roach has described their relationship as “fashion soulmates,” adding that they have “grown up together” and become like “family.” Even after announcing his retirement from styling, Roach continued working with Zendaya and said she was the one client he could not turn down.
That closeness has clearly shaped the way they approach fashion, with both bringing their own ideas to every look. As Zendaya continues turning movie promotions into full-blown fashion moments, her longtime partnership with Roach remains one of the biggest parts of the story.
