Zendaya's Oscars Glam Evolves for Her 'Bridal Era'

The actor's hair, makeup, and fashion teams share details on her new look for the 2026 Academy Awards.

Mar. 16, 2026 at 2:18am

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Zendaya is set to present at the 2026 Oscars, marking a major milestone in her career. Her longtime glam team - makeup artist Ernesto Casillas, hairstylist Ursula Stephen, and stylist Law Roach - have been working together to craft a new, more 'grown and sexy' look for the actor, who is rumored to have recently married her partner Tom Holland. Casillas reveals they've been experimenting with a more monochromatic, bronzy makeup look and Zendaya has been shaping her eyebrows to be slightly thinner than her previous statement brows.

Why it matters

Zendaya's style evolution is closely watched by fashion and beauty enthusiasts, as she is considered a major trendsetter. Her Oscars look will likely influence beauty and fashion trends, and the details about her 'bridal era' glam are highly anticipated by her fans.

The details

Casillas says he and Zendaya are in a 'great glam groove' after working together for about three years. They've been experimenting with more dimension and color in her makeup looks, moving away from their previous more neutral aesthetic. For the Oscars, they're going for a monochromatic bronzy eye, cheek, and lip look using Prada Beauty products. Zendaya has also been shaping her eyebrows to be slightly thinner than her signature bold brow.

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The players

Zendaya

An American actress and singer who is considered a major fashion and beauty trendsetter.

Ernesto Casillas

Zendaya's longtime makeup artist who has been working closely with her to evolve her glam look.

Ursula Stephen

Zendaya's hairstylist who has been part of her glam team.

Law Roach

Zendaya's fashion stylist who recently semi-confirmed that she has secretly married her partner Tom Holland.

Tom Holland

Zendaya's reported new husband, an English actor best known for playing Spider-Man in the Marvel Cinematic Universe.

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What they’re saying

“At first, we didn't deviate too much from the textures and colors that we like. But now, we're playing outside of that.”

— Ernesto Casillas, Zendaya's Makeup Artist (Vogue)

“My signature is beautifully layered skin with dimension, a pop of color, and glow.”

— Ernesto Casillas, Zendaya's Makeup Artist (Vogue)

“Zendaya does her own eyebrows. If they need a little bit of a trim, she'll take care of it. As of late, we've been going for a slightly thinner brow. It's lightly filled in, not as much of a statement brow as she used to do.”

— Ernesto Casillas, Zendaya's Makeup Artist (Vogue)

What’s next

Zendaya's Oscars look and any potential wedding details will likely be a major topic of discussion in the entertainment media in the coming weeks.

The takeaway

Zendaya's evolving glam for her 'bridal era' showcases her willingness to experiment and her status as a trendsetter, as her beauty choices are closely watched and emulated by fans.