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Zendaya faces backlash for wearing ancient Iranian jewellery

Published Tuesday, July 21, 2026 · Updated July 21

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What We Know — Key Points

  • Zendaya wore earrings fashioned from Iranian artefacts dating back to 700BC at a photocall in London.

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  • The Guardian

    The article highlights the ethical concerns surrounding the use of ancient, potentially looted artifacts as fashion accessories, framing it within a broader critique of Western institutions holding cultural heritage and the perceived disrespect for non-Western cultures.

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