Here’s What Zendaya Whispered About Diana Ross at the Met Gala, According to a Lip Reader
A celebrity lip reader is shedding light on the iconic moment between Zendaya and Diana Ross at the 2025 Met Gala.
The music legend made a dramatic entrance in a custom gown embroidered with the names of her family members. However, as Ross attempted to navigate the blue carpet in her voluminous dress, one intimate exchange with her son and Zendaya, close by, quickly became one of the most talked-about interactions of the evening.
Now, thanks to celebrity lip reader Jackie G., fans know what was said between the stars.
In a post to Instagram, Jackie revealed that Ross, while assessing the staircase in front of her, turned to her son Evan Ross and said, “I don’t know if I’ll be able to go up [the stairs].”
Without missing a beat, Evan reassured her, replying, “Hold on, I got this,” and helped her ascend the carpeted steps.
Nearby, the 28-year-old actress could hardly contain her admiration. “She’s so fab. So fabulous,” the “Dune” star gushed to her assistant. Though the brief moment was easy to miss on the livestream, other clips soon made the rounds.
In one posted by WWD, fans can be heard trying to get Zendaya’s attention, but she’s laser-focused on Ross, who inspired the actress’s white suit and hat combo that evening.
The outfit was a nod to Ross’ iconic look from the 1975 film “Mahogany,” a fashion-forward love letter to Black women leading style on their own terms.
“She’s the reference,” the Golden Globe-winner told the crowd, nodding toward Ross.
