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TikTok creator Zainab Jiwa goes viral after Zendaya reaction at Odyssey premiere

Muslim fashion creator's custom gold gown caught Zendaya's eye at London film premiere, generating 19 million TikTok views.

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Summary, timeline and people extracted by Claude from 4 items across 3 sources · 21h ago. Quotes are verbatim.

TikTok creator Zainab Jiwa experienced a viral moment at The Odyssey London premiere when actress Zendaya reacted visibly to her custom gold gown with hood. The interaction garnered 19 million views on TikTok and has established Jiwa as a notable digital content creator on the red carpet, known for bold outfits that incorporate modest wear and cultural elements.

  • TikTok creator Zainab Jiwa's custom gold gown caught Zendaya's attention at The Odyssey London premiere, creating a viral moment with 19 million TikTok views.
  • Jiwa is a Muslim creator who wears hijab and has become known for bold red-carpet outfits that incorporate modest wear while remaining thematically relevant to films.
  • Digital content creators like Jiwa are increasingly competing with traditional Hollywood on red carpets, securing interviews with A-list stars and studio support.

How it unfolded

  1. Event Zainab Jiwa wears custom gold gown to The Odyssey premiere

    Jiwa attended the London premiere of The Odyssey blockbuster in a striking custom gold gown complete with a hood, designed to make a bold fashion statement.

  2. Event Zendaya reacts to Jiwa's outfit on red carpet

    Zendaya saw Jiwa on the red carpet and visibly reacted, with Jiwa describing it as a 'stare-off' before Zendaya said 'Oh my god, amazing, amazing' and walked off.

  3. Report Interaction goes viral with 19m TikTok views

    The moment between Zendaya and Jiwa went viral on TikTok, reaching 19 million views and causing Jiwa's phone to 'blow up' with attention.

  4. Report BBC publishes feature on Jiwa's career and moment

    BBC News culture correspondent Noor Nanji publishes article profiling Jiwa's work as a digital creator and the viral Zendaya encounter at the premiere.

What people are saying verbatim

“She just walked past, and she saw me there. Her jaw just dropped, so did mine. It was just a stare-off for a minute, and she was like, 'Oh my god, amazing, amazing,' and then she just walked off.”

Zainab Jiwa, TikTok creator · BBC News · Aug 8

“I'm still in shock. The thought of her noticing my outfit blew my mind.”

Zainab Jiwa, TikTok creator · BBC News · Aug 8

“Even though you're covered, you can still find a way to be on theme.”

Zainab Jiwa, TikTok creator · BBC News · Aug 8

“I'm a bit extra, but I like to add culture in everything I do.”

Zainab Jiwa, TikTok creator · BBC News · Aug 8