Instagram/Zendaya & Whitney Houston Celebrity Zendaya honors Whitney Houston & Carrie Bradshaw in a historic designer gown at the 2026 ESSENCE Awards. A tribute to fashion icons. April 1, 2026 AceShowbiz - Zendaya made a memorable fashion statement at the 2026 ESSENCE Black Women in Hollywood Awards, held on March 12 at the Fairmont Century Plaza in Los Angeles. The singer-actress paid tribute to two legendary style icons-Whitney Houston and Sarah Jessica Parker's celebrated character Carrie Bradshaw-with a remarkable dress that has a rich history in pop culture.