Why Zendaya Loves Her David Bowie-Inspired Mullet Hairstyle

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Just days before attending the premiere of Dune on Monday night in London, Zendaya defended the mullet hairstyle she rocked on the red carpet at the 58th Grammy Awards held in February of 2016.

Zendaya rocked a mullet hairstyle for the 58th Grammy Awards held in February of 2016Zendaya rocked a mullet hairstyle for the 58th Grammy Awards held in February of 2016 (Credit: Adriana M. Barraza / WENN)

“You started making things interesting when you did that David Bowie look [at the 2016 Grammys],” InStyle’s Laura Brown said in her interview with Zendaya.

Royal Mail stamp showing David Bowie as Ziggy Stardust with his bright red mullet hairstyle inspired by Japanese designer Kansai YamamotoRoyal Mail stamp showing David Bowie as Ziggy Stardust with his bright red mullet hairstyle inspired by Japanese designer Kansai Yamamoto (Credit: Royal Mail / WENN

“I know. I got dragged for my mullet at the time, but kids love mullets now. I’m happy about my David Bowie mullet,” Tom Holland’s girlfriend responded.

For the premiere of the 2021 American epic science fiction film Dune, Zendaya wore a white sequined asymmetrical column gown by Paris-based American fashion designer Rick Owens.

Timothee Chalamet in Alexander McQueen and Zendaya in Rick Owens at the premiere of DuneTimothee Chalamet in Alexander McQueen and Zendaya in Rick Owens at the premiere of Dune held at Odeon Luxe Leicester Square on October 18, 2021, in London, England (Credit: Mario Mitsis / WENN)

“My part is very, very small in this movie and that’s why I’m so excited to see it, to see what everyone’s been up to,” she told Empire about her role in the movie as a young Fremen woman named Chani.

Zendaya styled her sequined Rick Owens Fall 2021 ivory column gown with Bvlgari stud earrings and glittering ringsZendaya styled her sequined Rick Owens Fall 2021 ivory column gown with Bvlgari stud earrings and glittering rings (Credit: WENN / MEGA)

“[Director Denis Villeneuve and I] had a little discussion about who Chani is and the strength she possesses. She’s a fighter, that’s what her people are. I only really had a few days with her, so I kind of scratched the surface but it was so much fun figuring her out. What does she walk like, what does she talk like? This is her planet, so how does she navigate this world? It was so fun.”

Zendaya rocking huge Danielle Queller earringsZendaya rocking huge Danielle Queller earrings (Credit: Andres Otero / WENN)

In November 2013, Zendaya Coleman was one of the youngest celebrities who attended Alicia Keys‘ 2013 Keep a Child Alive (KCA) Black Ball held at Hammerstein Ballroom in New York City.

Zendaya wearing a Dolce & Gabbana lace dressZendaya wearing a Dolce & Gabbana lace dress (Credit: Andres Otero / WENN)

The then 17-year-old American actress, singer, and dancer once again proved her style credentials in an all-red ensemble at the annual ball.

Zendaya once again proved her style credentials in an all-red ensembleZendaya once again proved her style credentials in an all-red ensemble (Credit: Andres Otero / WENN)

Zendaya wore a Dolce & Gabbana lace dress, which she styled with a huge pair of Danielle Queller earrings, a glittery clutch, and a pair of red ankle boots.

Zendaya at Keep a Child Alive's 10th Annual Black Ball at Hammerstein Ballroom in New York City on November 7, 2013Zendaya at Keep a Child Alive’s 10th Annual Black Ball at Hammerstein Ballroom in New York City on November 7, 2013 (Credit: Andres Otero / WENN)

Do you like Zendaya’s red-on-red look, or do you think she would have been more elegant if she had chosen a classic pair of heels?

Zendaya got her suede “Harmony” boots from the Tabitha Simmons Fall 2013 collection.

Zendaya in red Tabitha Simmons ankle bootsZendaya in red Tabitha Simmons ankle boots (Credit: Andres Otero / WENN)

They feature scalloped cuffs, pointed toes, and perforations along the slanted shafts for added style. Although they seem to have a wide-leg opening, buckled straps at the back are also available.

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