Hollywood legend Halle Berry has once again publicly expressed her keen interest in working with rising star Zendaya, an aspiration reignited after Zendaya honored Berry's memorable 2002 red-carpet style at the recent Emmy Awards. The warm exchange between the two actresses has sparked excitement among fans and industry insiders alike, hinting at a potential on-screen partnership.
Celebrity Admiration and Emmy Recognition
In a delightful moment of intergenerational admiration, on the evening of Monday, September 15, 2026, Zendaya, the 30-year-old luminary of "Euphoria" and "Spider-Man" fame, graced the red carpet of the 78th Primetime Emmy Awards in Los Angeles. Her choice of attire—a striking silver Prada gown with a deep V-neckline—and a chic pixie haircut were a direct and elegant nod to Halle Berry's iconic appearance at the 2002 premiere of her Bond film, "Die Another Day."
The following day, Tuesday, September 16, 2026, Halle Berry, the 60-year-old Academy Award winner, took to her Instagram Stories. She re-shared a clip from a February appearance on "The Drew Barrymore Show," where she effusively praised Zendaya, confessing her ardent desire to portray Zendaya's mother in a cinematic venture. Overwhelmed with emotion in the video, originally posted by Zendaya's stylist Law Roach, Berry articulated, "There is an actress that I love with every fiber of my being. I love her." After a thoughtful pause, she revealed Zendaya as the object of her admiration, eliciting a wave of applause from the studio audience. "I can play her mom, right?" she playfully queried.
Law Roach, Zendaya's stylist, warmly embraced Berry's proposition, endorsing it with a resounding "Definitely" and a red heart emoji when sharing the red-carpet footage. Berry further solidified her interest by reposting Roach's message, adding, "I mean . . . @luxurylaw," signifying her continued enthusiasm for the collaboration. She further lauded Zendaya's stunning ensemble from the Emmys, reposting several images and remarking on Instagram that Zendaya had "murdered the night." Even on X (formerly Twitter), Berry approved of Zendaya's homage with heart-eye emojis, acknowledging a fan's comparison of the two looks. Roach had earlier hinted at the tribute, stating, "We are paying a little homage to Halle Berry tonight, you'll see it." Zendaya's ensemble, completed with a silver watch and her wedding ring, was a dazzling highlight of the event. Although she attended the red carpet solo, her husband, Tom Holland, later joined her inside the ceremony.
Zendaya was nominated for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series for her role as Rue Bennett but the award went to Rhea Seehorn. The Emmy Awards, hosted by Mariska Hargitay, celebrated television excellence, with "Widow's Bay" emerging as a major winner, and Matthew Rhys making history by securing two leading acting awards in different categories. "The Pitt" also earned top honors, including Outstanding Drama Series and Outstanding Lead Actor for Noah Wyle. Jean Smart continued her winning streak with her fifth consecutive Emmy for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Comedy, while Sally Field was recognized for her work in "Remarkably Bright Creatures."
