Zendaya Kept Her Natural Teeth Instead of Chasing a “Perfect” Hollywood Smile, and People Are Noticing

"The Drama" - Premiere - Arrivals
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Zendaya is drawing praise for skipping one of Hollywood’s most common cosmetic fixes, opting to keep her natural teeth rather than trade them for a uniform, camera-ready smile.

"The Drama" - Premiere - Arrivals
PARIS, FRANCE – MARCH 24: Zendaya attends the “The Drama” Premiere on March 24, 2026 in Paris, France. (Photo by Aurore Marechal/Getty Images)

The choice has caught fans’ attention, with many noting that her natural look stands out in an industry where perfectly matched smiles have become the norm.

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US actress Zendaya attends The Gothams 34th Annual Film Awards at Cipriani Wall Street in New York on December 2, 2024. (Photo by ANGELA WEISS / AFP) (Photo by ANGELA WEISS/AFP via Getty Images)

One fan’s reply summed up the reaction simply: “It’s way prettier than those bland white dentures that everyone puts in.”

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NY Premiere of ‘The Odyssey’, AMC Lincoln Square 13, NY.

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