“Zendaya Ate Cher Alive!” Zendaya’s Bold Tribute to Cher Has Fans Arguing Online

Zendaya has done it again — turning heads and making headlines. This time, she paid tribute to an iconic look once worn by none other than Cher. The internet lit up with praise, comparisons, and a whole lot of love for both queens of style.

Earlier in October 2024, Zendaya attended the 2024 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony to induct Cher. She paid the perfect homage to the 78-year-old singer, by donning a golden, naked dress. This was a vintage Bob Mackie design from 2001, closely resembling a golden gown that Cher wore in 1972, by the same designer.

As Zendaya inducted Cher into the 2024 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, she said, “It’s impossible to measure the influence Cher has had, and continues to have, on every one of us... as you can see,” laughingly pointing out her tribute dress, which made the audience laugh and cheer for the Spider-Man star.

Zendaya continued with plenty of more complimentary words for Cher, who later took the stage to accept the induction, and also performed her hit song, Believe with Dua Lipa.

Unlike Cher’s beaded dress, Zendaya’s gown bore a twisted halter-neck with an open bodice with golden straps crisscrossing across her abdomen. It was slung really low on her hips, and also had a high slit up the center.

In a stunning beige, Zendaya’s sheer dress came bearing beads, crystals, and other glittering jewels. She was styled by Law Roach and strode onto the red carpet clad in a white silk trench coat with dramatic lines and shimmer to match the dress. Much like Cher’s original look, Zendaya wore her hair straight and donned light makeup.

Her stylist, Law Roach, also shared a video of her red carpet walk. Fans were clearly in awe, writing comments like, “Someone pick me up off the floor” and “Incredible — my jaw dropped!”

People couldn’t help but compare the two icons. Some claimed Zendaya actually outshined the original look, giving it a modern edge. One persin wrote, “You all can say what you want, but Zendaya ate Cher alive!” Another agreed, “This woman is a fashion icon and she isn’t even 30 yet!”

Others insisted that no one could ever top Cher: “Zendaya is OK but Cher was unique, each outfit she wore was perfect on her, elegant, classy and even with the minimum coverage you did not see body parts.”, “Zendaya is not CHER!”

But one fan said it best: both women are simply stunning, “Why are people comparing? Two gorgeous women, one of whom is paying hommage to the elder in an incredible way. Let’s celebrate both if these extraordinarily talented and beautiful women and stop pitting them against each other!”

Here you can read about one of Zendaya’s most unforgettable fashion moments.