Zendaya Wears 2015 Oscars Dress to 'The Drama' Premiere

Actress says she brought back the iconic gown to honor an important moment in her career and community.

Mar. 18, 2026 at 3:21am

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Zendaya surprised fans by wearing the same Vivienne Westwood gown she wore to the 2015 Oscars to the premiere of her new film 'The Drama'. The actress said she wanted to revisit the memorable look, which holds deep personal significance, for the wedding-themed event.

Why it matters

Zendaya's decision to wear the 2015 Oscars dress highlights her commitment to honoring her roots and past achievements, even as she continues to take on new high-profile roles. The move also generated significant buzz and social media attention around the premiere of 'The Drama'.

The details

At the 'The Drama' premiere, Zendaya told Variety that she was inspired by the classic wedding rhyme 'something old, something new, something borrowed, something blue' when deciding to wear the 2015 Oscars dress. She said the look was 'such an important moment' for her and her community, and it 'felt right' to bring it back for the new film's wedding-themed event.

  • Zendaya wore the dress to the 2015 Oscars.
  • Zendaya wore the same dress to the 'The Drama' premiere on March 18, 2026.

The players

Zendaya

An American actress and singer who is known for her roles in 'Euphoria', 'Spider-Man', and 'Dune'.

Law Roach

Zendaya's longtime stylist who collaborated with her on the decision to wear the 2015 Oscars dress to the 'The Drama' premiere.

Kristoffer Borgli

The writer and director of 'The Drama', which stars Zendaya and Robert Pattinson.

Robert Pattinson

British actor who co-stars with Zendaya in 'The Drama'.

A24

The production company behind 'The Drama' as well as Zendaya's upcoming films 'The Odyssey' and 'Dune: Part 3'.

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What they’re saying

“I was brainstorming with [stylist Law Roach] about how I would theme dress for this film, and I kind of remembered the saying, 'Something old, something new, something borrowed, something blue.' So I thought I'd bring it back.”

— Zendaya (Variety)

“It was such an important moment for myself, my community, for my loved ones, and it felt right. And it also happens to be a wedding dress, so that works.”

— Zendaya (Variety)

What’s next

Zendaya's upcoming projects in 2026 include the third season of 'Euphoria' on HBO, Christopher Nolan's 'The Odyssey', 'Spider-Man: Brand New Day', and 'Dune: Part 3'.

The takeaway

Zendaya's decision to wear her iconic 2015 Oscars dress to the 'The Drama' premiere demonstrates her commitment to honoring her past achievements and personal milestones, even as she continues to take on new high-profile roles in film and television.