Zendaya’s Red Carpet Dress Has a Crazy ‘Spider-Man’ Reference
Spidey senses?! Zendaya always makes a statement when she hits the red carpet, but her most recent look may just be her best yet. The 25-year-old actress arrived at the Ballon d’Or at the Théâtre du Châtelet in Paris on Monday, November 29, wearing what’s quite possibly the coolest Roberto Cavalli dress, well, ever.
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While it was all sleek and sophisticated in the front, the gown was nothing short of a party in the back. It featured a massive cutout ranging from just above her butt to her shoulder blades. That’s not all though — the star of the show was a three dimensional gold-plated spine that looked straight out of a superhero movie.
It didn’t take long for fans to start drawing connections and pointing out potential inspirations for the gown, but one reference reigned supreme.
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After a fan account called @dayacrue shared a side-by-side photo of the Malcolm & Marie star and Dr. Octopus, who first appeared in The Amazing Spider-Man 3, Zendaya gave her stamp of approval.
“We love a reference,” the actress, who was styled by Law Roach, captioned an Instagram Stories of the post. She also shared an up-close look at the insanely intricate spine detail.
Given that Dr. Octopus is making his return in Spider-Man: No Way Home, which comes out in a few weeks time, it’s no surprise that fans went wild, taking to Twitter to share their obsession.
“Zendaya is channeling Dr. Octopus from Spider-Man,” a person observed, while another added, “Zendaya is Dr. Octopus confirmed!!”
Some even pointed out that the whole outfit choice could also be a connection to boyfriend Tom Holland, who plays Spider-Man in the film. The pair first met on the set of Spider-Man: Homecoming.
“It’s how @Zendaya’s dress reminds me of Dr. Octopus and all of a sudden I see @TomHolland1996. Wonderful pair,” a user quipped.
This is far from the first time Zendaya has made a film reference with her fashion. Earlier this year, the star channeled Lola Bunny at the premiere of Space Jame: A New Legacy.
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For the event, she rocked a patchwork short set by Moschino that featured patches of blue, yellow, orange and red that most definitely took inspiration from Lola Bunny’s reimagined costume.
Roach even confirmed the reference, sharing a clip of the colorful look with the caption: “Tell me you’re Lola Bunny without telling me you’re Lola Bunny ….”
