If you’ve spent any time on TikTok lately, you’ve probably stumbled on a video whispering about… hats. Not just any hats, Zendaya’s hats.
Apparently, there’s a theory floating around that Zendaya uses her hat choices to send messages. Yep, not just to serve looks, but to drop hints. About what? No one really knows. But it’s the internet, so we’re going with it.
So where did this even start?
The theory popped back up after the 2025 Met Gala, where Zendaya wore a stunning white structured hat that stole the show. People online immediately compared it to a 2014 Teen Vogue event where she wore a giant black hat, and someone jokingly pointed out, “It’s a code.”
Then TikTok ran with it.
Now we’ve got edit videos, timelines, aesthetic breakdowns, even astrology cross-references. Some say the black hats mean she’s about to ghost us, others swear the white hats are when she’s dropping new projects. Honestly? It’s mostly just vibes.
Why are we like this?
Part of it is just fun, we love a mystery, especially one that’s harmless and beautifully dressed. But it also says something about how we treat celebrities, like every move they make must mean something.
Zendaya hasn’t commented on the theory, of course, but knowing her, she probably loves that we’re overanalyzing her accessories.
Final thoughts
Is the Zendaya Hat Theory real? Probably not,
Is it deeply unserious and kind of brilliant? Absolutely.
Sometimes the internet just wants to believe in something, and if that something is a hat-based communication system led by Zendaya, honestly, let us have it.
For the curious:
- Zendaya’s Hat Theory – Wiki entry
- Scroll TikTok and search “Zendaya hat conspiracy”, it’s a wild ride