Is ZENDAYA responsible for the shocking firing of her stylist Law Roach?
Zendaya has come under furious scrutiny after a video emerged of her relegating her longtime stylist Law Roach to the second row at a Louis Vuitton fashion show – just days before announcing he was retiring after growing tired of “the politics, the lies and untruths’. stories.’
The 26-year-old actress was caught on camera taking a front row seat next to Emma Stone at the Paris Fashion Week event before guiding her “image architect” to an empty seat behind her.
The clip has sparked fierce debate on social media, as dozens of commenters criticized Zendaya for “disrespecting him,” but others said she wasn’t to blame.
It comes after Roach, 44, shocked the fashion world on Tuesday when he announced his retirement via Instagram, stating his “cup is empty.”
Zendaya has come under furious scrutiny after a video emerged of her relegating stylist Law Roach to the second row at a Louis Vuitton fashion show
Roach looked up and down the front row for an opening before Zendaya looked over her shoulder and gestured for him to sit behind her.
In the clip, shot earlier this month, Zendaya can be seen grabbing attention as she steps into the Musée d’Orsay ahead of the show.
The star, who wore an animal print co-ord, bikini top and skimpy miniskirt, giggles as she takes a front row seat next to Emma Stone.
But just a few steps behind is Roach – the man behind Zendaya’s incredible red carpet looks – stopping and standing right in front of the actresses.
He looks down the line for an opening before Zendaya glances over her shoulder.
She sees an empty seat in the row behind it and gestures for Roach to take it – but he doesn’t seem convinced.
The clip ends before viewers see the end of the exchange, though it was later revealed in a follow-up video that Law had secured a front row seat.
But the 13-second video was more than enough to spark a heated debate on social media.
In one camp, there were people who beat the Euphoria star for not doing more.
The star, wearing an animal print set with a bikini top and skimpy miniskirt, led her “image architect” (right) to an empty second-row seat
But the 13-second video was enough to spark a heated debate on social media — in one camp, there were those criticizing the Euphoria star for not doing more
One of them wrote, “The moment Zendaya saw that Law Roach didn’t have a seat next to her in the front row, in my opinion she should have left the show and called.
“Sometimes standing up for people who have your back involves sacrifice, and that was her moment to stand up for him.”
Another joked, “Zendaya should have offered Law her seat if it wasn’t a problem sitting in the second row.”
And a third said, “We love Zendaya in her roles, but we need to hold her accountable.
“That was an ugly move to point back while your stylist was waiting next to you.”
But others rushed to the actress’s defense, pointing out that there was nothing she could have done and that all the seats had been assigned by the brand.
Someone commented, “Louis Vuitton disrespects Law Roach by not having a front row seat for him – but Zendaya is the rude one?”
Another said: “There was nothing Zendaya could have done here except sit in her *assigned* seat as she is supposed to.
“The fault lies with the staff for not directing Law to his proper seat, causing him to clumsily move to the front.”
One added: “I’m clearly baffled by the ‘Zendaya should have given up her seat’ discourse.”
It comes after the Roach, 44, (pictured wearing his Zendaya in 2021) shocked the fashion world on Tuesday when he announced his retirement on Instagram
The 44-year-old celebrity stylist is the man behind Zendaya’s incredible red carpet looks (together left in 2021 and right in 2022)
But there were others who pointed out that there was nothing she could have done and that all the seats had been assigned by the brand
DailyMail.com has reached out to Zendaya’s spokesperson for comment.
The video resurfaced after Roach’s shock retirement, just a day after he dressed up a number of stars for the Vanity Fair Oscars party, including Kerry Washington, Megan Thee Stallion, Hunter Schafer, Hailee Steinfeld and Eve Jobs.
He posted a photo on Instagram that showed a red sign with “RETIRED” in large white letters.
‘My cup is empty…..thank you to everyone who has supported me and my career over the years. Every person who entrusted me with their image, I am so grateful to all of you,” he wrote in the caption.
“If this case was just about the clothes, I’d be doing it for the rest of my life, but unfortunately it’s not!” he added.
‘Politics, lies and false stories have finally got me! You win… I’m out.’
It has since been argued that Zendaya’s appointment as Louis Vuitton’s newest ambassador could have been a catalyst for his decision to step down, according to High snobit.
Roach has yet to comment on his post-retirement plans, prompting speculation that he may have something big in the works.
The fashion star dropped a bombshell on Instagram, saying he’s had enough of “the politics, the lies and false stories” in the fashion world.
Roach is best known for putting together Zendaya’s unforgettable Cinderella look for the 2019 Met Gala, as she took on the role of her fairy godmother on the red carpet (pictured)
Working with Zendaya several times over the past few weeks, Roach pulled off multiple looks for her to wear at the NAACP Image Awards (L) and the Screen Actors Guild Awards (R)
There are rumors that he has been hired as a brand’s creative director or is about to launch something of their own, W magazine reported.
Roach is best known for putting together Zendaya’s unforgettable Cinderella look for the 2019 Met Gala, as she took on the role of her fairy godmother on the red carpet.
He was also the genius behind Celine Dion’s style renaissance in 2016. Having worked with some of the biggest names in Hollywood, he has become a star in his own right.
Over the years, he has served as a judge on fashion competition shows America’s Next Top Model and Legendary, and has been honored with the inaugural stylist award at the 2022 CFDA Awards last fall.
Roach suffered a personal tragedy in 2021 after his three-year-old nephew Lamar Roach Jr. fell dead from a 17th floor apartment building in Chicago.
In a since-deleted Instagram post, he thanked his supporters for their “prayers and well wishes,” saying, “This is the hardest thing I’ve ever had to deal with.”