Zendaya and the Met Gala are a perfect match. The actor’s presence at the annual event is always a highlight, so you can imagine how excited we were when it was announced that she was going to be part of the Met Gala 2024’s hosts alongside Anna Wintour, Jennifer Lopez, Bad Bunny, and Chris Hemsworth. Any time Zendaya stands on the steps of the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City, we know we’re in for a great fashion show.
Zendaya has attended the Met Gala six times; she attended from 2015 to 2019, then had a notable absence in 2020, 2021, 2022, and 2023, before her triumphant return in 2024. And all six times she’s easily topped the best dressed lists of the evening. So, to prepare us for what’s sure to be a great Met Gala 2025, let’s revisit Zendaya’s Met Gala looks through the years.
2015: China: Through the Looking Glass
At just 18 years old, Zendaya made her debut at arguably the most important event in the fashion world—and in the best way possible! By Fausto Puglisi, the dress perfectly embodied the theme with its red embossed skirt and astral design.
What we loved most about her look? How much it suited the theme of the night as well as Zendaya’s age. It’s an elegant dress that matched the tone of the event, but still felt youthful and sweet. The perfect way to shine for the first time at such a big event.
2016: Manus x Machina: Fashion in an Age of Technology
