Zendaya is that one Hollywood starlet who has not only undergone a significant transformation on the big screen but also in her fashion, makeup, and hairstyles over the years. From making her Disney debut on Shake It Up at the age of 14 to blooming into the youngest Emmy-winning actress at the age of 24, she has indeed come a long way. Not only this, but she has also unleashed a profound versatility in her makeup and hairdo over the years.
However, while experimenting with a sleek hairdo and smokey eyes, the chatter around her rumored plastic surgery has also been afloat at the same time. Some experts have previously shared their opinions on the rumors.
Zendaya has repeatedly stood for self-love and has spoken out against unrealistic beauty standards being set for women. However, some subtle transformations in her face from 2014 to the present time have prompted speculation that she may have undergone cosmetic procedures.
Experts Point to Subtle Changes in Zendaya’s Appearance
Some observers have noted that the actress appears to have a more refined nose, slightly wider and defined eyes, and a little plumper lips in the current times than she did before.
While a lot can be attributed to a change in her makeup and hairdo, some experts have speculated that Zendaya may have undergone cosmetic procedures while retaining her signature smile.
Cosmetic surgeon Dr. Gary Motykie revealed to The Glow Memo, “She was born with heavy upper eyelids and a rather bulbous type nose, and now we see her looking a little different. Her eyes are a little more open, and her nose is a little more refined. So I am suspicious that she might have undergone an upper bleph, where they take out the extra skin to open the eyes a little bit.”
Furthermore, Motykie speculated that the Dune star may have also undergone rhinoplasty, which has resulted in her having a more refined nose in recent times.
The surgeon added, “As well as her nose, she has more definition of the bridge, more definition in the tip, as well as possibly the nostrils coming in. And so I am again suspicious that she underwent a rhinoplasty to refine the features of her nose.”
The rhinoplasty theory was also backed by Dr. Charles S. Lee, who revealed to the publication, “She looks to me like she had a rhinoplasty. Her nose is a lot narrower now than before. The nasal tip looks like it’s thinner or defatted, and the nostrils are a little bit narrower. When you narrow nostrils surgically, the tip will tilt up slightly, and you’ll see a little bit more nostril show, which is what you’re seeing here.”
Lee also speculated that Zendaya might have undergone upper eyelid surgery to refine her crease size. Decoding the same by looking at one of her pictures, he said, “She’s had upper eyelid surgery. You see in the before photo, the crease is very small here, and [after], the platform shows it is a little bit better. So I believe she’s had a crease operation to make her crease size more uniform.”
However, irrespective of whether The Odyssey star has gone under the knife or not, it cannot be denied that her style and career transformation and versatility over the years have made her one of Hollywood’s most bankable actresses and a bona fide fashion icon.