All About Zendaya and Tom Holland’s Romance

The Inside Scoop on Hollywood’s Favorite Couple

MJ and Spiderman stole our hearts away with their spectacular performance in Spiderman: Homecoming. They also stole away each other’s hearts as the duo is in a healthy, loving, and intimate relationship.

From the moment they were seen together on-screen to their first public appearance as a couple, we cover everything. Keep reading and find out about all the relevant details.

How They Met

The pair first crossed paths in 2016 during the audition for Spider Homecoming. The first meeting of Zendaya and Tom Holland was pretty awkward as the actress said in an interview, “When we first met it was super awkward because he went for a handshake and I went for a hug’.

However, according to Tom, he doesn’t remember all of this happening. And it wasn’t quite long before the duo hit it off and the rest is history.

First Rumors

The chemistry between the duo was palpable and everyone around them and on the internet could see how smitten they were with each other. And of course, when it comes to social media, it doesn’t take long for two hot and aspiring celebrities to be shipped together.

Dating rumors started circulating in 2017, however, it’s still unclear when the Marvel stars started dating. And for the longest time, none of the actors confirmed anything about their ongoing relationship, even after being asked multiple times, on interviews, red carpets, and online.

Public Appearances

Often seen together at film premieres as cast members or at other events simply in support of each other, Zendaya and Tom Holland continued to be “nothing but friends” even while the dating rumors were circulating. Their strong bond was instantly detectable, especially in ways where both cheered for each other.

Besides their on-screen chemistry which was quite apparent, the duos’ public appearances also gave a hint of something private going on between the two. The then friends especially caught everyone’s eye at the after-party for the premiere of Spider-Man: Far From Home.

Social Media Interactions

The stars didn’t shy away from showing their admiration on social media platforms, especially Instagram. For instance, Tom posted on Instagram for Zendayas 21st birthday, joking about their height difference with a caption that said, “Thinking about how to get taller. Happy birthday, mate.”

“Miss you and I’ll have a drink for you. #21stbirthday.” Zendaya didn’t hold back either, wishing Tom a heartful birthday via an Instagram post.

Confirming Their Relationship

The dating rumors were finally confirmed in July 2021, as the paparazzi captured the stars in a car getting cozy. Regarding the incident, Tom quoted in an interview, “We sort of felt robbed of our privacy.”

Even after the photos were published across various media outlets, direct confirmation was received from neither Zendaya nor Tom. However, their relationship status became quite apparent and fans were quick to fill in the gaps.

Public Declaration

Though there was no prompt response about the relationship from either side, Zendaya and Tom slowly but surely came out from their shell with short and sweet affectionate posts.

For instance, in honor of Zendaya’s 25th birthday, Tom posted a picture with Zendaya from the set of Spiderman Homecoming which took the internet by storm.

Zendaya also in return posted a picture with the caption, “My Tom” which was quite sweet. After this public declaration, the two were quite public with their love for each other.

Serious Advancements

The relationship between Zendaya and Tom is far from a fling and it has the potential to become something serious. The couple was seen taking their relationship to the next level in 2022 as they bought a home together in London.

The $3 million home in London is just four miles away from where Tom grew up in Kingston-upon-Thames. According to unknown inside sources, the two had moved in together pretty quickly.

Keeping it Private

There’s nothing more sacred to the young couple than their privacy. The Spiderman actor since his arrival in Hollywood has always been private about his personal life and his relationship with Zendaya follows the same suit.

Tom revealed in an interview, “We both feel like that is the healthiest way for us to move on as a couple, so I do try to keep as removed from Hollywood as possible.” This doesn’t come as a surprise especially because Tom has always kept his personal affairs away from the spotlight.

Fan Reactions

Since the fans saw the duo together, they’ve been shipping them like crazy so imagine the gleeful surprise when everyone found out Zendaya and Tom were dating in real life. Several hashtags surfaced on the internet with the most famous one being, “Tomdaya.”

Their fanbase is known for showing unwavering support with social media content usually revolving around fan art and dedicated fan pages for the exclusive couple. The couple was first shipped after their on-screen performance as Spiderman and MJ.

Interviews and Quotes

Throughout different individual and joint interviews, the couple has sung nothing but praise for each other showing their love utmost love, and strong admiration for each other. On the podcast with Jay Shetty, Tom Holland described his bond with Zendaya as the “most sacred”.

He continued and said, “I’m lucky that I have someone like Zendaya in my life. You can share your experiences and all that sort of stuff. And that’s worth its weight in gold.”

Memorable Dates

The couple were spotted wearing matching outfits at the 2022 New York Rangers vs Red Wings ice hockey game. The pair exhibited cuteness overload, as Tom wore a jersey that had Zendaya’s name on the back and Zendaya wore one with Holland.

Similarly, throughout 2023, the pair was seen in London on casual outings like enjoying a meal together, etc. The couple also took plenty of strolls out in the open, under the London sky.

Engagement Rumors

Of course, with a relationship as strong as this one, speculations about engagement and even marriage were evident. Tom and Zendaya are not yet ready to get engaged, as they’re both loving the role of being girlfriend and boyfriend.

Zendaya was seen wearing a gold signet ring that had “TH” engraved on it but we’re yet to spot a diamond on her hand. However, with the way things are advancing, it wouldn’t be long before we see a ring.

Pregnancy Prank

In 2022, a TikTok prank surfaced on the internet claiming that the Euphoria actress was pregnant with Hollands’ baby. Zendaya was quick to shut off these rumors with a statement on her Instagram story that stated, “See now, this is why I stay off Twitter, just making stuff up for no reason weekly.”

“Anyway back to filming…Challengers”. According to Zendaya, the internet always takes things a little far and this time was no exception.

Tom Holland Protects Zendaya

During the event launch of Tom’s non-alcoholic beverage, a stream of paparazzi gathered around Zendaya creating a bad crowd. However, boyfriend Tom Holland was quick on his feet, pushing away the paparazzi and rescuing Zendaya from the swarm.

This heroic act was captured on camera with fans swooning over the couple, now more than ever.

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Future Prospects

The duo is speculated to take over our screens once again in a collaboration with the Spider-man franchise. Their dazzling on-screen chemistry has kept the fans wanting more and rumors are they might be making an appearance sooner than expected but nothing is confirmed yet.

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