From The Hollywood Reporter · Lexi Carson · · 1m 10s
Zendaya's Emmys night was a date night
No trophy, but a pixie cut, a Prada moment and Tom Holland on her arm made the 2026 Emmys hers anyway.
In brief
No trophy, but a pixie cut, a Prada moment and Tom Holland on her arm made the 2026 Emmys hers anyway. Zendaya lost the award and still owned the night, on the carpet, on stage and in the room. Originally reported by The Hollywood Reporter.
No trophy, no problem
Zendaya left the 2026 Emmy Awards without a win. The night still played out as a good one, with Tom Holland along for it.
She walked the carpet alone
Zendaya hit the blue carpet solo before the show, setting up the night on her own terms.
The pixie cut landed
She debuted a new pixie haircut, paired with Prada and Mikimoto jewels. The chop was the first thing anyone talked about.
Nominee and presenter
Inside the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles, Zendaya pulled double duty as both a nominee and a presenter on the night's stage.
Jean Smart takes it
Zendaya presented lead actress in a comedy series. The award went to Jean Smart for Hacks, her fifth Emmy.
“which ultimately went to Jean Smart for her fifth Emmy win for Hacks”
Working the room together
Later she was spotted chatting with Mark Ruffalo, Odessa A'zion, Quinta Brunson, Ayo Edebiri and Chase Infiniti, with Holland by her side.
The headline
Zendaya lost the award and still owned the night, on the carpet, on stage and in the room.
