The love story of Tom Holland, the star of “Spider-Man,” and actress Zendaya is openly on display, as they confirmed their relationship in 2021. Their connection began on the set of “Spider-Man: Homecoming” in 2016, where Tom portrayed Spider-Man and Zendaya took on the role of MJ. The progression of their characters from friendship to love mirrored the real-life romance blossoming between the two.

Amid intense media speculation fueled by on-screen chemistry and friendly interactions, the duo consistently denied romantic involvement. In a 2017 interview with People magazine, Tom emphasized their close friendship, stating, “We are best friends. She’s awesome, and I’m really happy to have a friend like Zendaya.”

The playful banter between the celebrity couple extended to social media, with Zendaya teasing Tom on Twitter before dating rumors surfaced. Their professional collaboration continued in 2019 with “Spider-Man: Far from Home,” despite both being in separate relationships at the time.

The official acknowledgment of their relationship came in July 2021 when they were captured sharing a kiss in a car. Since then, Tom and Zendaya have been a prominent off-screen couple, attending events, enjoying sports competitions, and supporting each other’s careers. Fans were delighted to learn that Zendaya was Tom’s first celebrity crush, as revealed in a 2017 Pop Buzz interview.

In a 2022 SiriusXM interview, the couple addressed the height difference between them, emphasizing that it doesn’t affect their relationship. Standing at 1.69 meters and 1.78 meters, respectively, they expressed comfort with the disparity.

Tom and Zendaya actively support each other in their careers, with Tom providing emotional support to Zendaya during the filming of “Euphoria.” Zendaya, in turn, attended the premiere of Tom’s film “Uncharted” in 2022 to show her support.

Despite maintaining privacy about their relationship, the couple occasionally shares public displays of affection. In a notable Instagram post on Tom’s 26th birthday, Zendaya posted a black and white photo, describing him as the one who makes her the happiest. The photo garnered over 26 million likes and showcased Zendaya wearing a ring engraved with “TH,” Tom’s initials, according to Forbes.