Hollywood Star Zendaya’s Reaction to Zainab Jiwa Bold Look Goes Viral

British-Pakistani TikTok creator and presenter Zainab Jiwa has gone viral after an unexpected interaction with Hollywood star Zendaya at the London premiere of The Odyssey.

Zainab attended the premiere wearing a striking golden gown with a matching hood, a look specially created for the event. According to Zainab, Zendaya noticed her outfit while walking past and appeared visibly surprised by the dramatic ensemble.

Zainab recalled that the two briefly looked at each other before Zendaya praised the outfit, calling it “amazing.” The interaction was captured on video and quickly spread across social media, reportedly receiving around 19 million views on TikTok.

The moment also highlights Zainab’s growing presence on Hollywood red carpets. As a Muslim woman who wears the hijab, she has developed a distinctive fashion identity by combining modest dressing with bold, creative designs inspired by the films and events she attends.

Her previous red-carpet looks have included a red gown featuring hijab-wearing faces for House of the Dragon, a gold armor-inspired outfit for Gladiator II, and spider-web-inspired mehndi designs for Spider-Man: Brand New Day.

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Zainab says fashion gives her an opportunity to express her culture while still fitting into the themes of major movie premieres. She believes modest fashion does not have to mean sacrificing creativity or making a statement.

Today, Zainab works full-time as a content creator and presenter, interviewing major stars and attending some of Hollywood’s biggest premieres. Her interviews have included celebrities such as Denzel Washington, Paul Mescal and Tom Hiddleston.

With hundreds of thousands of followers across TikTok and Instagram, she is becoming an increasingly recognizable digital personality on the international red-carpet scene.

Her viral encounter with Zendaya has now added another memorable moment to her growing Hollywood journey.

What do you think of Zainab Jiwa’s golden red-carpet look?