Lifestyle Beauty & Style Red Carpet Style Zendaya Debuts a Mega-Long Braided Ponytail with the Sexiest Tennis Gown — See All of Her Challengers Looks Louis Vuitton, Loewe and lots of blonde! Take a look at the actress’ game-changing style inspired by her new tennis film (out April 26), plus her major hair changes By Michelle Lee Michelle Lee Editorial Assistant, Style & Beauty, PEOPLE People Editorial Guidelines Updated on April 9, 2024 10:15AM EDT Close A look at every Zendaya red carpet moment on the "Challengers" press tour. Photo: Gareth Cattermole/Getty One thing Zendaya is going to do every single time is deliver a red carpet moment. In early 2024, we got to see the actress, 27, take on method dressing in the form of a butt-baring Mugler space suit, a sculptural Torishéju gown and more futuristic ensembles for Dune: Part Two. Once that was wrapped up, Zendaya quickly shifted into Challengers mode, presenting a whole new wardrobe (styled by Law Roach) and blonde hairstyle inspired by her new tennis-focused film, in which she plays Tashi, a tennis player turned coach who finds herself in a love triangle with her current husband (Mike Faist) and former boyfriend (Josh O'Connor). See every look Zendaya has worn around the world ahead of the Challengers premiere on April 26. Bows, Braids and a Sexy Open Back Zendaya attends the "Challengers" premiere in London on April 10. Hoda Davaine/Dave Benett/WireImage Continuing to pay homage to tennis, Zendaya attended the Challengers premiere in London on April 10 wearing a white sequin Thom Browne halter-neck gown with skin-showing elements, such as the open back and pleated mesh skirt with a waist-high slit. What's more, is that she switched up her hairstyle again. She reintroduced her golden hue with a Rapunzel-level braided ponytail hitting her backside. She topped off the updo with an on-trend bow. A Big Style Hit! Zendaya at the Australia premiere of "Challengers" on March 26. James Gourley/Getty Images Zendaya kicked off the Challengers press tour on March 26 in Sydney. She may have been Down Under, but she certainly went over the top in a custom glittery green Loewe gown that sparkled from all angles. The bespoke piece, made by fashion designer Jonathan Anderson, who's also the movie's costume designer, featured a plunging neckline, waist-high slit and a graffiti-like graphic of a figure hitting a tennis ball with a racket. Triple-tiered Bulgari diamond earrings added extra sparkle. Zendaya also debuted her new honey blonde hair color, which was styled into an elegant updo with curled side-swept bangs. Green Galore Zendaya attends the "Challengers" photocall in Paris on April 6. Zendaya attends the "Challengers" photocall in Paris on April 6. Zendaya attends the "Challengers" photocall in Paris on April 6. PHOTO: Kristy Sparow/Getty Zendaya attends the "Challengers" photocall in Paris on April 6. PHOTO: Kristy Sparow/Getty Zendaya continued to make green her color in Paris. At a photocall event on April 6, she made even chartreuse look good in a Louis Vuitton by Marc Jacobs 1999 two-piece splashed in the vibrant shade. She wore the top with the bottom three buttons undone to show her midriff, which gave the tailored suit a sexy Y2K vibe. For another photocall with her costars on April 10, she wore a mod shift dress teamed with a white headband and stilettos. With its retro checkerboard print, the frock looked like it could've been from the '60s, but it was actually pulled from Marc Jacobs' 2013 spring/summer collection. More Tennis Whites Zendaya attends the "Challengers" photocall in Sydney on March 26. Zendaya attends the "Challengers" premiere in Paris on April 6. Zendaya attends the "Challengers" photocall in Sydney on March 26. PHOTO: Caroline McCredie Zendaya attends the "Challengers" premiere in Paris on April 6. PHOTO: EMMANUEL DUNAND/AFP via Getty These monochromatic looks appeared to be a nod to the sport's white dress code. In Sydney, Zendaya made athleisure high-fashion with a custom tank top and sheer skirt with briefs by Lacoste, which was founded in 1933 by tennis legend René Lacoste, who earned seven Grand Slams throughout his career and introduced a lightweight polo to the courts. Zendaya continued her white-hot style streak at the Challengers Paris premiere with a custom Louis Vuitton gown designed with a sweetheart bodice displaying her clavicle in the most elegant way and a floor-sweeping pleated skirt cinched with a crisscross belt. She kept her hair in cascading waves that let her Bulgari diamond necklace dazzle. Zendaya attends the "Challengers" premiere in Rome on April 8. Ernesto Ruscio/Getty Images When she hit the Challengers premiere in Rome on April 8, she rocked her sexiest look on the tour so far — a custom Calvin Klein skirt set, featuring an open blazer worn with nothing but a Bulgari necklace. Baller Shoes Zendaya attends the "Challengers" photocall in Paris on April 8. Vittorio Zunino Celotto/Getty "Tennis but make it FASHION…" Roach summed up Zendaya's second Loewe look, worn to a photocall in Rome on April 8. There's a lot to break down here, starting with the actress' sporty holographic silver dress with black trimming, a deep V-neckline, pleated miniskirt and drop waistline. Then there's her hair, which was pinned up in a flirty shoulder-length updo with curled ends. But her shoes are what made this a winning outfit. A closer look at Zendaya's Loewe heels. Daniele Venturelli/WireImage Loewe is known for pulling off out-of-the-box designs (you've definitely seen the label's three-dimensional anthurium on the runway and on stars, including Zendaya). This time, Anderson stepped into an entirely new shoe game with these white stilettos, featuring a neon yellow tennis ball punctured through the heels. Talk about making every step count!