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Zendaya Faces Backlash for Wearing Ancient Iranian Jewelry

Actress Zendaya has drawn criticism for wearing ancient Iranian jewelry during a promotional event for her film "The Odyssey." Critics argue that cultural heritage should not be used as a fashion accessory.

21 Jul, 14:41 — 21 Jul, 14:41
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The GuardianMostly Factual5d ago

Zendaya faces backlash for wearing ancient Iranian jewellery at Odyssey event

Film star promotes Christopher Nolan film epic wearing gold artefacts dating back almost 3,000 years The Odyssey is a story about a Greek king’s long journey home. But a pair of earrings worn on the new film adaptation’s press tour – and their long separation from their homeland – is sparking controversy. At a photocall in London, Zendaya, who plays the goddess Athena in the Christopher Nolan film, wore a pair of earrings fashioned from Iranian artefacts dating back to 700BC. Continue readin...

By Ellie Violet Bramley

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First report: The Guardian · 21 Jul, 14:41Full coverage: 4 · 1d 3hWindow: 1d 3h
The Guardian21 Jul, 14:41First to report

Zendaya faces backlash for wearing ancient Iranian jewellery at Odyssey event

16h later
klix-ba22 Jul, 06:29

Zendaya na meti kritika zbog nošenja iranskog nakita na promociji filma: "Kulturna baština nije modni dodatak"

2h later
dnevnik-bg22 Jul, 08:44

Зендая си навлече критики заради обеци на 3 хил. години

9h later
helsingin-sanomat22 Jul, 17:18Latest update

Elokuvat | The Odyssey -tähti Zendayalle sataa kritiikkiä muinaisten iranilaiskorujen käytöstä

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