Lifestyle Beauty & Style Celebrity Fashion Zendaya Goes for the Fashion Gold at Paris Pre-Olympics Party in Custom Louis Vuitton Black Gown and Blonde Hair While the actress is not a pro athlete in real life, she played a fictional tennis star in the 2024 romantic sports drama 'Challengers' By Angel Saunders Angel Saunders Angel Saunders has been a writer at PEOPLE since 2023. She’s previously worked at iHeartMedia, IndieWire, and REVOLT. People Editorial Guidelines Updated on July 26, 2024 12:46PM EDT Comments Zendaya is coming in first place for fashion at the 2024 Olympics parties in Paris! The Dune: Part Two actress, 27, attended the Prelude to the Olympics at Fondation Louis Vuitton co-hosted by Vogue on Thursday, July 25. While posing outside of the venue, Zendaya stunned in a custom Louis Vuitton black gown. The understated design featured a shimmer accentuated with each flash of the camera. Zendaya in Paris on July 25, 2024. Arnold Jerocki/Getty Zendaya Debuts a Mega-Long Braided Ponytail with the Sexiest Tennis Gown — See All of Her Challengers Looks The Euphoria star carried a black mini handbag from the luxury brand to pair with the form-fitting, spaghetti-strapped dress. Her makeup was done with a minimalist look in mind, and the actress’ nails were in a manicured nude. Zendaya’s usually brunette hair was blonde for the occasion, much like the last time she was in Paris for the premiere of the 2024 romantic sports drama Challengers. Arnold Jerocki/Getty Never miss a story — sign up for PEOPLE's free daily newsletter to stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from celebrity news to compelling human interest stories. And while she is not a pro athlete in real life, she played a fictional tennis star named Tashi Duncan in the summer feature film. For the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris, 2024 French Open winner Coco Gauff will carry the United States flag at the Olympic opening ceremony on Friday, July 26. In a May Instagram post from ESPNW, while referencing Zendaya’s character’s complicated love triangle, 20-year-old Gauff jokingly said she was relieved that her boyfriend doesn’t play tennis. "I told my boyfriend, ‘Thank God you don't play tennis,’ because [Tashi Duncan is] right, I would not want to date a scrub on tour," Gauff said, per ESPNW’s social media upload. Coco Gauff; Mike Faist, Zendaya and Josh O'Connor in a 'Challengers' scene. Clive Brunskill/Getty; Metro Goldwyn Mayer Pictures Yes, Zendaya Almost Always Wears the Same Style of Sky-High Heels on Red Carpets — What to Know About the Shoes However, the young star later clarified in the comment section that she was only “joking” about the film when she made the remark, writing under the post, “plz don’t take this seriously." Zendaya also served off the court during her Challengers press run, especially wowing in a pair of stilettos with a tennis ball heel. "Tennis but make it FASHION…" Zendaya’s longtime stylist Law Roach said as he summed up her second Loewe look, which was worn to a photocall in Rome on April 8. Zendaya in Rome on April 8, 2024. Daniele Venturelli/WireImage The Disney channel alum wore the eye-catching heels with a sporty holographic silver dress with black trimming, a deep V-neckline, pleated miniskirt and drop waistline. The actress sported a flirty shoulder-length updo with curled ends. She rounded off her look with a simple pair of stud earrings and a pair of bangles on her wrist. Zendaya in Rome on April 8, 2024. Vittorio Zunino Celotto/Getty To learn more about all the Olympic and Paralympic hopefuls, come to people.com to check out ongoing coverage before, during and after the games. And sign up for Going for Gold, our Olympics newsletter, to get the biggest stories from the Games delivered straight to your inbox. Watch the Paris Olympics and Paralympics, beginning July 26, on NBC and Peacock.