Tom Holland is Zendaya's number one fan, this much we know.
Since the pair met on set of Spider-Man: Homecoming back in 2016, it's been rumoured that Zendaya and Tom Holland have been dating. Suspicions were confirmed in 2021 after paparazzi pictures emerged, showing Tom Holland and Zendaya kissing, holding hands, and smiling on the red carpet together.
On other occasions, the pair have shared Instagram posts gushing about their other half, and melting our stone-cold hearts in the process.
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While actors may have played love interests on screen in the Spider-Man Marvel films, in which the British actor plays the titular character and Emmy-winning Zendaya stars as Peter Parker's classmate, MJ, it seems their love continues to deepen off-set too, and we couldn't love it more.
Here's everything we know about these co-stars turned couple, starting with the latest update:
April 2024: Zendaya drops a hint about when she started dating Tom Holland
During an episode of Jimmy Kimmel Live! Zendaya dropped a hint as to when she and Tom Holland may have started dating. Back in 2016, the pair were rushing to a spin class with Zendaya's mother and narrowly escaped a speeding ticket.
'I was not going to do the spin class, he was going to do the spin class. Cause I don't do that... But, we were going a little fast, we were running late. And they recognised that he was Spider-Man and, uh, we were fine. We got our warning and everything was okay.'
Shortly after the interview was aired, fans took to X to share a clip that Zendaya had taken of the occasion.
April 10, 2024: Zendaya and Tom Holland are spotted kissing and hugging at the UK premiere of Challengers
Considering that both Zendaya and Tom Holland are private when it comes to PDA, fans were treated to unexpected pictures of the couple kissing and hugging, just before Zendaya appeared on the red carpet for the UK premiere of Challengers.
In pictures shared by the Daily Mail, both actors incredibly loved up as Zendaya leans in to hug and kiss her boyfriend.
March 2024: Zendaya and Tom Holland watch the BNP Paribas Open at Indian Wells Tennis Garden in California
During the lead up to Zendaya's press tour for Challengers, the couple were fittingly spotted watching a tennis match together, looking rather snug.
Just when we thought they couldn't be any more adorable, during the interval of the tennis match, the pair sang along to Whitney Houston's 'I Wanna Dance With Somebody.'
January 12, 2024: Tom Holland sets break-up rumours of the couple straight
Prior to this, Zendaya and Tom Holland hadn't been seen together in public since October 2023, which sent social media alight with rumours of an alleged break-up. While Holland was walking to his car, paparazzi asked him if the rumours were true, to which he replied, 'Absolutely not.'
April 2023: Zendaya and Tom Holland enjoy a fun Bank Holiday date at Hampton Court Palace
Forget Kate Middleton and Prince William for a minute. Zendaya and Tom Holland were spotted on a fun day date at Hampton Court Palace on the Easter Bank Holiday Monday, dressed in effortlessly classic looks that gave off royal appeal.
In photos shared by Twitter user @tomdayarchive, the pair can been seen standing closely together and leaning in each other’s direction while smiling giddily towards the camera. Another photo shows them seated at a dining table in grand chairs from within the walls of the Palace, nestled in the London Borough of Richmond upon Thames. Holland looked positively smitten as he stared at the Malcolm & Marie star.
Zendaya wore a camel coloured double-breasted coat for her day out, accessorised with a Louis Vuitton monogram crossbody bag. Holland, meanwhile, opted to wear a similarly styled outfit comprising of a navy blazer, plain T-shirt and blue jeans.
April 2023: Zendaya and Tom Holland are spotted holding hands after attending a Mumbai gala
Zendaya and Tom Holland were spotted holding hands on Sunday, April 3 having attended the opening of the Nita Mukesh Ambani Cultural Centre in Mumbai.
In photos obtained by the Daily Mail, the actors looked affectionate as they headed towards a black car.
At the time, the Euphoria star wore a yellow vest layered over a white shirt and jeans, and had on a pair of retro round-shaped glasses. When fans crowded their car, they gestured a friendly wave.
March 2023: Zendaya and Tom show off their date night style
The pair posed for photos with London restaurant Jamavar's executive chef Surender Mohan at the end of March 2023, and showed off their date night style.
In a photo shared by Mohan, Zendaya looks stunning in a grey slipdress layered underneath a brown trench coat, styled with sheer black tights and black knee-high leather boots. Meanwhile, Holland wears a white collared shirt layered underneath a blue jumper with stripes on the front, a tweed blazer, dark brown trousers, white trainers, and a cream beanie.
'Was a pleasure having @zendaya & @tomholland2013 dine with us @jamavarlondon this afternoon,' Mohan wrote in the post's caption.
Zendaya and Tom wear each other's initials
If you were ever unsure as to what true love looks like, take a look at Zendaya and Tom Holland this month.
Zendaya was recently seen wearing a signet ring with Holland's initials, 'TH', in a video her manicurist posted on Instagram Stories to show off her nails. Meanwhile, Holland's fans have noticed that the actor has been spotted wearing numerous pairs of trousers with a 'Z' printed on the back pocket.
Coincidence? We think not.
November 2022: Zendaya and Tom Holland have a 'real future' together
Zendaya and Tom Holland are reportedly in it for the long haul, according to recent reports.
A source recently told US Weekly that the couple are 'absolutely planning for a real future together', which is thrilling news for their obsessed fans.
The insider added that the pair's relationship is 'serious and permanent', and they're 'in settling-down mode.'
September 2022: Zendaya and Tom Holland walk hand-in-hand during visit to Louvre in Paris
Zendaya and Tom Holland visited Louvre in Paris, and were seen walking hand-in-hand through the museum's famous galleries.
Both were dressed casually for their day out, with Zendaya in a light blue shirt dress that she rolled up at the sleeves, and her hair in a tousled bun, with curly tendrils either side of her middle parting.
She wore a pair of glasses, accessorised with a chunky watch and carried a black bag and small camera. Holland, meanwhile, wore a black and white striped top with black trousers.
The pair were in the French capital for Paris Fashion Week.
April 2022: Zendaya and Tom Holland hold hands in his pocket in Boston
The couple were photographed in Boston, where Zendaya is shooting her film The Challengers. For their date Zendaya wore a grey jumper and jeans, accessorised with a Fendi bag, while her partner wore a purple oversized T-shirt and dark trousers.
The duo shared a sweet PDA moment, holding hands in Holland’s pocket.
Their Boston day date came weeks after they were photographed by fans enjoying a coffee together in the city.
Zendaya spoke about what Tom Holland's support means to her
Zendaya rarely speaks about her rumoured relationship with Tom Holland, but during a red carpet appearance at the Euphoria For Your Consideration pre-Emmys event she did just this.
Speaking to Entertainment Tonight, she opened up about how Holland's support of her has made a significant impact in her acting career, particularly while playing her acclaimed teen character Rue in Euphoria.
She said: 'I think it's great to have that support and love around you, because you need that,' referring to how he helps her with the aftermath of playing such an intense role once she's off set.
'This isn't an easy job, so it's good to have that to free you up from it every now and then,' she added.
While Holland didn't join her for the Los Angeles event, they were spotted on a dinner date in New York City last week.
March 2022: Tom Holland shows his adoration for Zendaya by way of an Instagram comment
Tom Holland took to Instagram to comment on Zendaya's post, which saw her posing in a voluminous 1956 Balmain dress.
She wore this look from the French fashion house to attend virtually the 2022 NAACP Image Awards that saw Prince Harry and Meghan Markle honoured with a prestigious President's Award.
Clearly in awe of the Euphoria star's photo, which also showed her sporting a 50s-style hairdo and Bulgari jewellery, Holland commented: 'First'.
February 2022: Tom Holland And Zendaya hold hands in New York City at the screening of his film Uncharted
Zendaya and Tom Holland all but confirmed their relationship while on their way to attend the screening of Holland's new film Uncharted.
While leaving the Crosby Street Hotel in New York City to head to the big event on Wednesday February 17, they were snapped holding each other's hand.
The Malcolm & Marie actor wore a black oversized mini shirt dress that she effortlessly cinched in at the waist with a statement gold-buckled belt.
She completed her streamlined look with sheer tights and pointed black pumps and rocked her new chin-length bob too.
With his hair scraped back, Holland looked similarly polished in a grey suit, which he teamed with a black roll neck top and smart dress shoes.
January 2022: Tom Holland reveals Zendaya helped calm his nerves before meeting his heroes
During an interview with Deadline, Holland discussed being nervous to meet actors Tobey Maguire and Andrew Garfield, ahead of working together on 2021 film Spider Man: No Way Home.
Referring to co-stars Zendaya and Jacob Batalon, who he enlisted to keep him company on the first day of working on the film, Holland recalled: 'At our first rehearsal, I had asked Jacob and Zendaya to come with me to just kind of be there as like, my support system.'
He added: 'Like, "I'm gonna go meet these guys, I'm really nervous about it."'
'"We have to read the scene, and I don't know how this is gonna go because we're all playing the same character, and we all have to bring our own heart and soul into this, and it means a lot to them, and it means a lot to me." So Jacob and Zendaya were there on that first day,' he explained of the time.
This came after Holland was seen comforting Zendaya for the same reason in resurfaced footage of the pair, taken during an interview.
Zendaya puts her arm around Tom Holland's waist during London visit
Zendaya affectionately placed her arm around her beau's waist on January 23, after a visit at the actor's family home in London.
The pair were seen walking around the capital city, dressed down in jeans, trainers and jumpers. The previous night Zendaya was see at Harry Potter and the Cursed Child on the West End with Holland's mother.
December 2021: Tom Holland is seen comforting Zendaya during interview
A video clip shared to the Instagram page @heartwarmingsurprises showed Holland comforting Zendaya by placing his hand sweetly on her leg to calm her nerves.
Tom Holland and Zendaya were warned about dating each other
Producer Amy Pascal, who worked on the Spider-Man franchise, said she advised the rumoured couple not to date.
In an interview with the New York Times she said: 'I took Tom and Zendaya aside, separately, when we first cast them and gave them a lecture: "Don’t go there — just don’t. Try not to:",' before adding that her advice wasn't taken on board.
During a GQ interview, Holland expressed how much of an impact Zendaya has on his life.
'Having her in my life was so instrumental to my sanity. She is so good at being the role model for young guys and girls,' he told the publication.
Zendaya shared her own feelings for her Spider-Man co-star, saying: 'Anytime I’ve ever watched him work, he does it 150 per cent. It’s incredible to watch.'
In the interview, Holland also opened up about wanting to keep his private life away from the public. 'I’ve always been really adamant to keep my private life private, because I share so much of my life with the world anyway,' the actor said.
But he did shed details of a dream he had regarding a relationship that resulted in him becoming a father. In particular, it involved him meeting a woman and later getting her pregnant, which didn't scare him, like it might have done in the past.
In fact, after his dream he recalled thinking: 'I kind of miss my little girl now.' He also shared his wishes of becoming a dad in the future - even potentially a stay-at-home one.
Tom Holland and Zendaya dote each other
In a interview with Extra, Holland didn't shy away from expressing his feelings for Zendaya.
When speaking to the news outlet about her at the premiere of Spider-Man: No Way Home, he said: 'She’s one of the most incredible people I've ever met. And I love her to bits. So to be here tonight is amazing. I’m delighted to share it with her.'
And the feelings are seemingly mutual, as Zendaya dedicated a post to Holland on Instagram, where she shared two photos of her rumoured boyfriend in Spider-Man costumes - including one of him as a child - with a heartwarming message.
The caption read: 'My Spider-Man, I’m so proud of you, some things never change and good thing [sic].'
Tom Holland watches Zendaya walk red carpet at premiere
During an interview with Entertainment Tonight Holland was captured on camera watching his rumoured partner arriving on the red carpet.
'I think Zendaya just showed up,' he told the journalist as the crowd erupted in screams. 'That sounds like Zendaya just showed up.' The actor then proceeded to turn away from the camera to look over to the red carpet, before watching her in the limelight.
Tom Holland and Zendaya aren't bothered about their height difference
Weeks after explaining how their height difference affected filming on the set of their upcoming Spider-Man film, the actors have clarified that Zendaya isn't that much taller than her co-star.
In an interview on Sirius XM journalist Jessica Shaw asked the couple about their height difference and on-screen kissing.
'[Zendaya's] not that much taller,' Holland replied. 'Let's put this out there. Maybe like an inch or two at best. It's not like, people say like, "How did you guys kiss? It must have been so difficult."
'I remember when we were doing the Spider-Man screen tests... but every girl that we tested for both roles was taller than me. I wonder whether that was a decision [director] Jon [Watts] had made. There was no one that tested that was shorter than I was.'
Zendaya chimed in too, noting: 'This is normal too. My mum is taller than my dad. My mom's taller than everyone.'
Tom Holland and Zendaya address height difference
During an interview on the Graham Norton Show the couple opened up about their height difference and explained how it affects filming together.
Discussing a stunt in their upcoming Spider-Man film, Holland explained how their characters are supposed to land on a bridge together at the same time but given their heigh difference they couldn't.
'I would land before him,' Zendaya explained to Norton.
'So Zendaya would land. And I'm the superhero, I'm supposed to look cool. And I would land and my feet would swing from underneath me and then she would catch me.'
The pair proceeded to show the audience a demo of the catch, with Zendaya telling her partner: 'You were actually very lovely about it. You would be like "Oh my gosh, thank you".'
The quotes came days before the pair were photographed in London on December 5 together looking very loved up on the red carpet. For the event Zendaya stunned in a dazzling Alexander McQueen oversized embellished blazer.
Tom Holland comments on Zendaya's fashion sense
During an interview on the French TV programme Quotidien, the pair discussed Zendaya's Fashion Icon award at this year's CFDAs before watching a video of her most memorable looks over the years.
'It's unreal though, it's amazing,' Holland said of his girlfriend's style.
November 2021: J.B. Smoove says Tom Holland and Zendaya are the 'most adorable couple'
Ahead of the American Music Awards at Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles on November 21 J.B. Smoove opened up to ET about his Spiderman co-stars.
'Oh, I love those two. I love them so much,' he said, before adding that they are 'the most adorable couple ever in the history of adorableness'.
On the relationship advice he'd give the couple, he noted: 'Have time for love but have time for laughter.
'Laughter. Smiles. Stress-free lifestyle, you know. Find out about each other and find some way to keep watering that seed and keep growing and growing.'
Tom Holland opens up about his relationship with Zendaya
In an interview with GQ, Holland opened up about his and Zendaya's relationship.
'One of the downsides of our fame is that privacy isn’t really in our control anymore, and a moment that you think is between two people that love each other very much is now a moment that is shared with the entire world,' he said.
'I’ve always been really adamant to keep my private life private, because I share so much of my life with the world anyway. We sort of felt robbed of our privacy.'
When asked by the journalist whether the pair weren't ready to go public with their romance, the actor replied: 'I don’t think it’s about not being ready. It’s just that we didn’t want to.'
'It’s not a conversation that I can have without her,' he added. 'You know, I respect her too much to say… This isn’t my story. It’s our story. And we’ll talk about what it is when we’re ready to talk about it together.'
Speaking about going public with their relationship, Zendaya noted: 'It was quite strange and weird and confusing and invasive. The equal sentiment [we both share] is just that when you really love and care about somebody, some moments or things, you wish were your own.… I think loving someone is a sacred thing and a special thing and something that you want to deal with and go through and experience and enjoy amongst the two people that love each other.'
Tom Holland compliments Zendaya on Instagram
The marvel star shared a photo of Zendaya at the The Council of Fashion Designers of America (CFDA) Awards on Instagram, where she wore a vibrant red custom look designed by Vera Wang.
He wrote: 'Naaa stop it. An incredible achievement for the most incredible person. Congrats @zendaya and @luxurylaw you guys deserve every bit of this,' in the caption accompanying the photo.
October 2021: Zendaya responds to Tom Holland's Dune tribute on Instagram
The Spider-Man actor took to Instagram on October 18 to share a photo of his rumoured girlfriend Zendaya, dressed in a Rick Owens sequinned column gown, at the London premiere for her new film Dune.
'Dune 😍,' he captioned a black-and-white photo of the 25-year-old, to which she replied with a tearful emoji.
Zendaya Is Interviewed About Tom Holland's Fame After Spiderman
Zendaya was revealed as InStyle’s November cover girl and opened up about her relationship with, well, at least her close proximity to rumoured boyfriend Tom Holland.
When asked about that behind-the-scenes photo of her and Holland, from the Spider-Man set, Zendaya said: 'We were shooting in New York, and you can’t block off streets because it’s public space. It’s difficult for Tom, who has to be in the full Spidey suit; it’s not like he can be incognito. He has to take his spider eyes out just to drink water. I don’t remember if he’s drinking water in that picture, but I think his eyes are popped out.'
Elaborating on what it's like to be spotted together as both of their public profiles soar to ever increasing heights, the actor continued: The paparazzi can be wherever they want. Even our holding area was a vitamin store with glass everywhere, so it wasn’t super private. I’m assuming someone was looking through the window, trying to scare us or something. So that was my face.'
In the remainder of the interview, Zendaya was pushed a few more times to make comments about Holland, though she tried to keep it as professional as possible, relating most of her answers to his acting chops and dedication to the role of Spider-Man.
'I appreciate that he really loves being Spider-Man. It’s a lot of pressure—you take on the role of a superhero wherever you go. To the little kid who walks by, you are Spider-Man. I think he handled that so well,' she said.
September 2021: Tom Holland shares candid photo with Zendaya on her birthday
Tom Holland seemingly went 'Instagram official' with his rumoured girlfriend Zendaya to celebrate her 25th birthday at the time.
On September 1, the actor shared a never-before-seen photo of himself and the Emmy winner from the set of their hit film franchise Spider Man. In the snap, Holland could be seen in his costume staring into a mirror while Zendaya crouches behind him, resting her chin on his shoulder and taking the photo.
'My MJ, have the happiest of birthdays. Gimme a call when your up xxx,' Holland cheekily captioned the snap.
'Calling now,' she replied.
August 2021: Zendaya and Tom Holland attend wedding together
The co-stars-turned-couple took another couple step, according to reports and social media, over an August weekend by attending a wedding together.
In photographs and videos shared by fellow wedding guests and then captured by fan accounts, Zendaya was seen wearing a high-neck light brown dress while Holland looks dapper in a suit.
In one particular snap taken with friends, Zendaya adorably rested her head on the British actor's shoulder while posing for a photo:
Naturally, fans were thrilled by this latest update:
July 2021: Zendaya Discusses Bond With Tom Holland
The actor opened up about her relationship with her Spider-Man co-stars in an interview, telling E!'s Daily Pop that she's 'grateful' for her character MJ in the franchise..
Speaking of filming the series' forthcoming film Spider-Man: No Way Home with her rumoured boyfriend Holland, Zendaya noted: 'We were all just absorbing and taking the time to just enjoy the moment, being with each other and being so grateful for that experience.
'When I did the first movie, I was 19. It's pretty special to have grown up all together,' she added, noting that she and the series' cast, which also includes actor Laura Harrier, are 'so close'.
Tom Holland and Zendaya spotted kissing
In photographs obtained by Page Six, the Spider-Man stars were seen kissing while sat in a car in Los Angeles. They were later seen with Zendaya's mother, Claire, according to the outlet.
Many outlets and fans took their sighted kiss as confirmation to longstanding rumours that the pair (who have since been dubbed #tomdaya) were more than just friends and the reaction on social media is quite something:
Have there been rumours about Tom Holland and Zendaya before?
Yes, which isn't a surprise when people play love interests in films. Especially when it comes to Spider-Man (need we mention Andrew Garfield and Emma Stone, or the rumours about Tobey Maguire and Kirsten Dunst becoming an item?)
Reports first circulated that the couple were dating in 2017, however Zendaya soon downplayed those stories when she took to Twitter to respond to rumours that the co-stars had holidayed together:
In July that year, Holland temporarily caused fans to skip a breath when he was asked who his first celebrity crush was in an interview and he responded with: 'Zendaya'....
..going on to joke: 'No it wasn't Zendaya, my first growing up was probably Jennifer Aniston', but still!
In August that year, the Euphoria star flat out denied the relationship rumour in an interview with Variety saying: 'We are friends. He’s a great dude. He’s literally one of my best friends. This past how many months we’ve had to do press tours together. There’s very few people that will understand what that’s like at 20-years-old.'
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