”Spider-Man” Tom Holland and actress Zendaya frequently display their affection after publicly confirming their relationship in 2021.
They first met on the set of Spider-Man: Homecoming in 2016, where Tom portrayed Spider-Man, and Zendaya transformed into MJ. The relationship between the two characters evolved from friendship to love, mirroring the real-life romance of the two stars.
At that time, the media fueled rumors of the celebrity couple dating due to their on-screen chemistry and friendly gestures. However, they denied the information. In 2017, Tom stated to People magazine, “We are best friends. She’s awesome, and I’m really happy to have a friend like Zendaya.”
Whenever they meet, the celebrity couple feels at ease joking around. On social media, they also engage in playful banter. For instance, before the dating rumors, the model wrote on Twitter: “It’s hilarious how everyone says we are vacationing together when I haven’t gone anywhere this year. Tom Holland, where have you been?” Tom replied, “Does a press tour count?”
In 2019, both continued their collaboration in Spider-Man: Far from Home. In the same year, Zendaya dated actor Jacob Elordi, while Tom was in a relationship with Nadia Parkes in 2020. During that time, they still maintained their friendship.
In July 2021, Tom and Zendaya publicly confirmed their relationship when they were caught kissing in a car, becoming one of the beloved “on-screen to off-screen” couples. Since then, they have enjoyed their time together, appearing at events, watching sports competitions, and attending concerts.Fans were delighted when Tom revealed on Pop Buzz in 2017 that Zendaya was his first celebrity crush. In the interview video, many commented that the male actor “lived the dream.”
On SiriusXM in 2022, the celebrity couple shared that the height difference doesn’t impact their relationship. Tom Holland is 1.69 meters tall, while his girlfriend is 1.78 meters tall, but they are comfortable with it.
They support and assist each other in their respective careers. According to Entertainment Tonight, Tom helps his girlfriend maintain emotional stability while filming Euphoria. In the project, Zendaya portrays Rue, a troubled teenage girl facing various psychological challenges. The character demands the actor to portray vulnerability and internal struggles. Additionally, at the premiere of Uncharted (2022), the model also made an appearance to support her boyfriend, who played the lead role in the film.
Both of them keep their relationship as private as possible, avoiding deep disclosures about their romance. In an interview with The Hollywood Reporter in June, Tom mentioned, “We are fiercely protective of our relationship and want to keep it sacred. The relationship is not about either of our careers.” He added that he is himself when he’s with his girlfriend.Despite being discreet, they regularly express their affection for each other. On the occasion of the male actor turning 26, Zendaya posted a black and white photo of the two together, writing, “Happy birthday to the one who makes me the happiest.” According to Forbes, this photo is among the top 17 most-liked images on Instagram, with over 26 million likes. She also wears a ring engraved with “TH,” the initials of her boyfriend’s nаme.