Zendaya did not attend the 2025 Oscars on Sunday, March 2; the actress is currently in production on the third season of 'Euphoria' and was also recently announced as joining the voice cast of 'Shrek 5,

In an evening full of head-turning live Oscars red carpet fashion updates, Zendaya's arrival at the 97th Annual Academy Awards on March 2 might have been the most anticipated. Her first and only red carpet of the year so far—the 2025 Golden Globes—came with a custom tangerine Louis Vuitton gown and an engagement ring reveal,

Zendaya, one of Hollywood's best-dressed actresses, was notably absent from Sunday's 2025 Oscars red carpet.

Think we can all agree that if Zendaya had shown up at the 2025 Oscars, she’d have been at the tippy top of the best dressed list. But she skipped the red carpet this year, and if you’re wondering why the reason is...pretty obvious.

Fans think Zendaya is playing a trans character in the latest Shrek movie, and the reason is pretty compelling. After waiting for what seems like a century for another follow-up to the beloved Ogre franchise, Shrek is back with its latest instalment: Shrek 5.

The swamp is getting crowded with star power as Zendaya officially joins the iconic Shrek franchise, bringing her talents to the role

Mike Myers, Eddie Murphy and Cameron Diaz will return to their beloved animated characters of Shrek, Donkey and Princess Fiona in the film, while Zendaya joins the cast as Shrek's teenage daughter.

The in-demand actress plays the daughter of Shrek (Mike Myers) and Fiona (Cameron Diaz). As previously announced, Eddie Murphy will also reprise his role in the new film as Donkey. Watch a teaser offering a first look at Zendaya’s character below.