Zendaya Is the Newest Face of Prada Beauty
The actress fronts the Italian luxury fashion house’s signature scent, Prada Paradoxe.

by Kyla Villena
Published on Jul 31, 2026
After recently starring in three highly anticipated films—The Drama, The Odyssey, and Spider-Man: Brand New Day—Zendaya adds yet another major achievement to her résumé.
The actress has just been welcomed to the Prada Beauty family, joining fellow actor and husband Tom Holland and supermodel Bella Hadid. Specifically, she is the new global ambassador for Prada Paradoxe, one of the Italian luxury fashion house's signature fragrances.
Prada Beauty Names Zendaya As Its New Global Ambassador
Prada Paradoxe celebrates the modern woman who is constantly evolving, yet always unapologetically herself—qualities that the actress embodies as a multidimensional muse whose growing career is defined by versatility, authenticity, and ambition.
Coinciding with Zendaya’s arrival is a bold new chapter for Prada Paradoxe as it expands its lineup with a new eau de parfum, Sweet Chemistry. Blending blackcurrant syrup, luminous orange blossom absolute, and a comforting neroli milk accord, the new fruity-floral fragrance effortlessly reconciles sharpness and softness.

Zendaya reveals that the fragrance line had long been a personal favorite before she joined the Prada Beauty family. She shares, “I love how Paradoxe celebrates complexity, capturing both strength and vulnerability without trying to frame or define someone.”
Rosa Carriço, Global President of Prada Beauty, describes Zendaya as the “embodiment” of Prada Paradoxe. She cites the ambassador’s “commitment to her own authenticity while capturing the essence of our time” as one of the primary reasons she is “the ideal partner” for the brand’s new chapter. “She brings a radical empathy and multidimensional energy that perfectly aligns with the Prada woman’s perpetual evolution.”

Kyla Villena loves a good lip gloss and a trip to the art gallery. She is Preview's beauty girl, who doubles as a self-proclaimed motivational speaker.