Zendaya reveals which Disney movie inspired her past fashion style

Zendaya was obsessed with iconic Disney movie

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Published April 10, 2026
Zendaya reveals which Disney movie inspired her past fashion style

Zendaya has opened up about her past fashion style!

In an interview with Vogue, The Drama actress revealed she was a child experimenting with bold looks inspired by 2000s Disney Channel movie.

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Admitting that her parents gave her space to express herself through clothes, Zendaya revealed that The Cheetah Girls was a major influence on her early fashion sense.

She said, "Once I was old enough to kind of decide what I wanted to wear, they kind of just let me dress myself, which was cool."

Adding, "So I wasn't that kid who had the perfect matching outfit going to school—I kind of just picked whatever I wanted, starting in kindergarten, first grade."

The actress went on to note, "thankfully, not all of my awkward outfits were documented," before adding, "The Cheetah Girls was a major thing, so I wore a lot of leopard print— that's not cheetah print, but I didn't know the difference."

The 2003 film followed four pop stars, Adrienne Bailon-Houghton, Reven-Symone, Sabrina Bryan, and Kiely Williams, whose vibrant outfits and animal prints left a lasting impression on young viewers.

Reflecting on her journey, Zendaya said, " think that exploration is so important—it's important to go through awkward phases; to look back at things you wore when you were a teenager and be like, 'Oh my God, what was I thinking?'"

"Very few people are chic their whole life. It's something that your taste and your personal preference develops as you get older," she added.

Syeda Waniya
Syeda Waniya is a reporter with one year of experience, covering films, streaming platforms, and celebrity culture. She analyses content trends and audience reception, providing thoughtful insights into what drives popularity in entertainment while presenting stories in a clear, engaging, and accessible format.
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