Zendaya turned heads at the 2026 Emmys with a Prada gown and pixie haircut that deliberately echoed one of Halle Berry’s most recognizable red carpet looks.

The Euphoria star wore a plunging, embellished custom Prada gown for the ceremony, where she was nominated for her performance in the HBO series. Her styling also included a short pixie cut that strengthened the resemblance to Berry’s earlier appearance.

KEY POINT 

• Zendaya’s Emmy 2026 look drew inspiration from Halle Berry’s 2002 Die Another Day premiere style.

• Stylist Law Roach highlighted the connection by sharing Berry’s original look on Instagram.

Berry responded by reposting the comparison and praising Zendaya’s appearance.

The 2002 Look Behind Zendaya’s Style

Berry wore a beaded Collette Dinnigan minidress at the premiere of Die Another Day in 2002. Zendaya’s embellished Prada gown recalled that earlier fashion moment while giving the reference a new red carpet interpretation.

Law Roach made the inspiration explicit by posting an image of Berry on his Instagram Story alongside the Emmy-night discussion, identifying her as the “original.”

Berry later acknowledged the tribute herself. Reposting the side-by-side image on Instagram, she wrote, “she murdered the night!”

Berry and Zendaya’s Connection

The fashion reference also reflects the supportive relationship the two actors have publicly described. In 2021, Berry singled out Zendaya when discussing the future of Hollywood, praising her talent, authenticity and willingness to take risks.

Zendaya responded at the time by saying she was “incredibly honored” by Berry’s comments. She also recalled Berry being consistently supportive during their encounters and taking time to offer encouragement.

Zendaya’s Emmy appearance therefore connected three elements in one red carpet moment: a contemporary Prada design, a recognizable Berry-era fashion reference and a hairstyle that reinforced the visual tribute.

Berry’s public reaction confirmed that she recognized the homage and welcomed Zendaya’s interpretation of her earlier style.