Zendaya’s absence from the 2024 Golden Globe Awards red carpet didn’t come as a surprise, as she chose not to attend the ceremony this year. The actress did not receive any nominations, and her project “Challengers” had its release date pushed back due to the SAG-AFTRA strike. Although she last attended the Golden Globes in 2016, Zendaya has been teasing the upcoming promotion for “Challengers” on her Instagram account.

In her September interview with ELLE, Zendaya spoke about her role as Tashi, a femme fatale character in “Challengers.” She saw it as a step into a more mature role and the next phase of her career. While admitting that taking on the character was a bit scary, she embraced the challenge rather than playing it safe. Zendaya expressed her excitement about portraying a character who is messy, conflicted, and unapologetic, as those roles are often reserved for actors who do not look like her. She emphasized her determination to seize such opportunities when they arise.

Although Zendaya was not present at the Golden Globes, her fans eagerly anticipate the release of “Challengers” on April 26 and are excited to see her take on this new and intriguing role.