Zendaya's 3,000-year-old Iranian earrings at The Odyssey event spark controversy, here's why

Zendaya's 3,000-year-old Iranian earrings at The Odyssey event spark controversy, here's why Updated On: 18 July, 2026 11:15 AM IST | Mumbai | Zendaya was spotted wearing earrings made from Iranian gold medallions dating back to the 1st millennium BC. However, Zendaya's choice of jewellery has not gone well with some people, who slammed it Listen to this article : Zendaya. Pic via AFP Zendaya has been garnering a lot of praise for her show-stealing outfits at the promotional events of her latest film, Christopher Nolan's The Odyssey . However, the earrings she wore to promote The Odyssey in London has now sparked a controversy. During her appearance at a photocall for the Christopher Nolan film, Zendaya wore a white Jacquemus dress with earrings made from Iranian gold medallions, which date back to the 1st millennium BC, making them approximately 3,000 years old. About Zendaya's 3000-year-old Iranian earrings The Iranian gold medallions were reportedly a part of the Ziwiye hoard, or Ziwiye treasure. Britannica describes it as a “collection of Median-period art dating to the 7th century BCE.” According to CNN, they were discovered in Northwest Iran during the late 1940s. Read Next Story Trending Stories Latest Photos Latest Videos Latest Web Stories