Zendaya Rocks Ab-baring Pink Outfit To Promote Her Tennis Film 'Challengers'
By Favour Adegoke on April 21, 2024 at 4:30 PM EDT
Zendaya can't help but turn heads with her fashion sense. The actress looked sizzling in a pink two-piece at the Amazon MGM studios in Los Angeles to promote her upcoming sports romance film "Challengers."
She recently teased what fans can expect in the film, stating that having an intimacy coordinator on set was "very helpful" as they were able to create a "safe" environment. The film is reportedly infused with "intense" erotic scenes between Zendaya's character and two other leading male casts.
Zendaya Flaunts Her Toned Physique In A Pink Dress
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The "Spiderman: Homecoming" star turned up the heat in a dashing pink outfit that laid bare her toned abs as she joined her "Challengers" castmates to promote the new sports romance film at Amazon MGM Studios' photo call in Los Angeles.
Zendaya looked stunning in the two-piece by Jacquemus, which highlighted her tiny waist and was connected through a tied bow.
The top looked like a crop polo with a rounded-out cutout under her chest with the bow acting as a string connecting to the 1950s-esque skirt.
She styled her honey-blonde hair curly and held it together with matching headbands. The Hollywood star completed the look with pointy pink heels adorned with a stylish bow.
Fans Gush About The Actress' Stunning Outfit
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Fans of the actress were quick to share their thoughts on the unique outfit and how well it fits the talented movie star.
One person wrote: "Stunning! Like a dream in threads, Zendaya shines brighter!"
Another said, "GORGEOUS!!! Every red carpet look is to die for," while a third fan branded the actress "the queen of fashion and beauty."
A fourth person noted that Zendaya looked "phenomenal as always!" in the pink ensemble, while another commented that she "never fails to look so gorgeous."
Zendaya's Upcoming Tennis-Themed Movie
The "Euphoria" star was joined by her castmates on "Challengers" to promote the film.
The movie centers its story on Zendaya's character, Tasha, a former tennis pro turned coach, who has transformed her husband, Art, played by Mike Faist, into one of the most talented athletes in the world.
Things were seemingly budding well between them until Art enrolled on the Challenger tour and had to face off against Tashi's ex-boyfriend, Patrick, played by Josh O'Connor.
Tashi, who was ranked as one of the most talented female tennis players in the world before giving everything up to coach her husband, felt divided between the male characters.
It was directed by Luca Guadagnino and is set to be released on April 26.
The Actress Weighs In On 'Challengers' Intimate Scenes
Zendaya recently weighed in on the film's sexual tone, stating that the upcoming romance-dramedy "is incredibly sexy," despite there "surprisingly" being "no sex scenes in the movie."
"I've been asked a lot about sex scenes, like, 'What was it like shooting the sex scenes?' from people who have seen the movie, and I'm like, 'What sex scenes?'" the actress told reporters at the movie's Los Angeles premiere on Tuesday, April 16, per People Magazine.
She continued, "And they're like, 'Oh my God, technically not really.' We keep saying tennis is the sex in the movie, and I think tennis holds a metaphor for a lot of things: desires, passion, pain, anger, frustration."
"I think they all use tennis as this way of communicating with each other when they just don't have the words," Zendaya added.
In another interview with The Hollywood Reporter, Zendaya noted that having an intimacy coordinator on set was "very helpful" and praised them for creating a "safe" environment.
"We had an intimacy coordinator, which was fantastic and very helpful because it was important that we felt safe," she told the news outlet.
Zendaya Says The Film Gives Her A 'Grown-Up Role'
In a September 2023 cover interview with Elle, Zendaya gushed about her character on "Challengers," recounting how it challenged her beyond what she was used to.
At the time, she explained that playing Tashi was a big change for her but an opportunity for fans to experience her in another light as an actress.
"From a character perspective, I want to find things that will push me," she told the news outlet. "As I get older, you know, I can't play a teenager for the rest of my life."
"It's not an unbelievable volte-face," she said. "I felt like it was a good step into a more, I guess you could say, 'grown-up' role and into that next phase."
"It was a little bit scary to take on, which I think is a good feeling," Zendaya added. "To be like, 'Ooh, can I do this?' You could run from that feeling and stay safe and comfortable, or you can go, 'You know what f--- it.'"