When Zendaya’s Jaw Dropped Over My Red Carpet Gold Gown!

Zainab Jiwa is a 29-year-old content creator from London who has become well-known for her creative fashion and love of movies. She lives with her family in Harrow and often shares her experiences on social media, especially TikTok. Zainab’s journey began with her making fun videos about her favorite films and the outfits she designed to match them. She enjoys showing how she gets ready for big events, sometimes needing her mom’s help to zip up her dress, which many people can relate to.

Recently, Zainab was invited to the London premiere of The Odyssey, a major summer movie. She wore a custom gold gown with a hood, which made her stand out on the red carpet. While she was there, Hollywood star Zendaya noticed her. Zendaya’s jaw dropped when she saw Zainab’s outfit, and they shared a surprised look. Zendaya told her, 'Oh my god, amazing, amazing,' before walking away. Zainab was shocked and thrilled that someone so famous liked her look. The video of this moment went viral, getting 19 million views on TikTok and making Zainab even more popular.

Zainab is Muslim and wears a hijab, so she always finds ways to dress modestly while still being fashionable. She enjoys the challenge of matching her outfits to the themes of the movies she attends. Zainab started out making videos as a hobby, but soon big movie studios noticed her creativity. Disney invited her to interview the stars of Moon Knight, which was her first big break. Now, she is a full-time creator and presenter, interviewing celebrities like Denzel Washington, Paul Mescal, Tom Hiddleston, and Zendaya. She is part of a new group of digital creators who are becoming important on the red carpet.

Getting ready for these events is not always easy. Sometimes Zainab gets invited at the last minute and has to quickly put together an outfit, often traveling by public transport. She works with different designers but also tries to reuse clothes to save money. Her bold outfits help her start conversations with celebrities. For example, she wore a red dress with three faces in hijabs for the House of the Dragon premiere and added spiderweb henna for Spider-Man. Zainab enjoys adding her culture to her looks and calls it 'halalifying' her outfits.

At home, Zainab’s life is busy and sometimes chaotic. She has a cat, siblings who visit often, and parents who help her with wardrobe emergencies. Her house is full of clothes, and storage is a challenge. Even though her parents did not expect her to become a content creator, they are now very supportive. Zainab has over 660,000 followers on TikTok and nearly 400,000 on Instagram. She sometimes faces criticism, especially about whether her outfits are modest enough, but she focuses on the positive feedback. Zainab wants to inspire, entertain, and educate others through her work. She loves movies and believes they help build a sense of community. For Zainab, being a fan and sharing her passion is the best part of her job.