Zendaya has arrived at the 2026 Primetime Emmys! The actor, who is nominated for a third time for her role as Rue Bennett on HBO’s Euphoria and is also presenting during the ceremony, officially debuted her new pixie cut for the much-anticipated ceremony, just a few days after giving us a sneak peek at her latest short hair evolution during a surprise appearance at New York Fashion Week.
Coree Moreno, who worked with Zendaya on her instantly iconic Odyssey tour looks, was on hand to style her hair for the Emmys. “For Zendaya, the inspiration is a classic pixie reimagined through a modern, editorial lens,” the artist shared. “I wanted the silhouette to feel feminine and refined with a little rebellion—sleek around the perimeter with airy, piece-y texture and controlled height through the crown.” We all know Zendaya can pull anything off, so we’re zero percent surprised she looks amazing in a pixie, but this is a major wow moment. It’s also the perfect hairstyle to show off her gown, a beaded tulle V-neck in blush and silver, which she wore with pearl earrings.
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Zendaya first went short in early 2026 with a bixie, which she then wore styled in a variety of ways to promote The Drama and Spider-Man: Brand New Day, including in waves, slightly damp like “a bird caught in the rain,” and in Betty Boop curls. However, this pixie is definitely the shortest style she’s ever worn, and several Allure staffers instantly called out Halle Berry’s iconic pixie, especially as worn by the Oscar winner as Jinx in the 2002 James Bond movie Die Another Day.
We can’t talk Zendaya without mentioning her makeup; she paired the pixie with a rosy palette dusted across her cheeks and eyes, with a similar shade on her lips. Her nails were a subtle milky pink, with the combination of colors highlighting the subtle, baby-pink tulle of the illusion gown. Though we have a little time to wait before Zendaya begins her next round of press engagements and premieres—Dune 3 doesn’t come out until December—we are really hoping to see more of this pixie very, very soon.
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