Zendaya faced criticism for wearing ancient Iranian gold earrings, dating back nearly 3,000 years, during the press tour for Christopher Nolan's epic film *The Odyssey*.
Zendaya's jewellery sparks controversy at film event
Jul 22, 2026
12:42 pm
What's the storyHollywood actor Zendaya has come under fire for wearing earrings made from Iranian artifacts dating back to 700BC during the press tour of Christopher Nolan's latest film, The Odyssey.
The backlash has been led by archeologists who have slammed the use of such culturally significant artifacts as accessories in a Hollywood film promotion.
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