Archive · 19 Jul 2026
Zendaya's Ancient Iranian Earrings Spark Controversy
Zendaya wore ancient Iranian earrings at a promotional event for the movie 'The Odyssey,' where she plays the Greek goddess Athena.
The earrings are part of a jewelry collection that includes artifacts from the Ziwiye treasure, which is over 3,000 years old.
Some people think it's disrespectful to use ancient artifacts for fashion, while others see it as a tribute to Iran's cultural heritage.
The controversy highlights how modern fashion, history, and the movie industry are connected.
Zendaya wore ancient Iranian earrings at a promotional event for 'The Odyssey.'
The earrings are part of a jewelry collection called 'Materials of the Old World,' which includes artifacts from the Ziwiye treasure.
The Ziwiye treasure dates back to the first millennium BC and was found in northwest Iran.
Critics argue that using ancient artifacts for fashion is disrespectful to cultural heritage.
Supporters believe it's a tribute to Iran's ancient artistic and cultural legacy.
- Who
- Zendaya and her stylist, Law Roach
- What
- Controversy over wearing ancient Iranian earrings at a promotional event
- When
- During the promotional event for 'The Odyssey'
- Where
- Los Angeles and London
- Why
- The earrings were part of a jewelry collection that incorporated ancient artifacts, sparking debate about the ethical use of cultural heritage.
Critics of Ancient Artifact Use
Supporters of Cultural Tribute
Ethical Use of Ancient Artifacts
Critics of Ancient Artifact Use
Critics argue that using ancient artifacts for fashion is disrespectful to cultural heritage and history.
Supporters of Cultural Tribute
Supporters believe it's a tribute to Iran's ancient artistic and cultural legacy.
Respect for Historical Significance
Critics of Ancient Artifact Use
Some netizens accused Zendaya's stylist of not respecting the history and cultural heritage of Iran.
Supporters of Cultural Tribute
Others admitted that using the Ziwiye treasure as a tribute to ancient Iranian history was a genius move.
- Actress
- Zendaya
- Event
- Promotional event for 'The Odyssey'
- Jewelry Designer
- Glen Spiro
- Jewelry Collection
- Materials of the Old World
- Artifact Origin
- Ziwiye treasure, northwest Iran
- Artifact Age
- First millennium BC (over 3,000 years old)
- Film Role
- Greek goddess Athena