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Tom Holland and Zendaya have come a long way since meeting several years ago.
The two stars first shared the screen together in Sony and Marvel's 2017 movie "Spider-Man: Homecoming," with Holland portraying the titular web-slinger and Zendaya starring as MJ. Over the years, they've spoken fondly about their friendship, while also dodging romance rumors.
Here's a complete timeline of their relationship.
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Holland had already been cast as Peter Parker/Spider-Man back in 2015, after doing multiple auditions around the world. He would go on to make his Marvel debut in "Captain America: Civil War," released in May 2016.
In March 2016, it was reported that Zendaya would join him in "Homecoming."
"My first meeting with Zendaya was very embarrassing, actually, for me," Holland recalled during an interview with The Hollywood Reporter, explaining that it "wasn't my smoothest moment."
Zendaya recalled their chemistry read differently, telling Variety in 2017: "He says when we first met it was super awkward because he went for a handshake and I went for a hug. But I don't remember that. I thought it was cool."
The actress did say that she was "worried" because Holland is "so much shorter" than her, but the audition was done with the stars sitting down, so it went well.
Holland also told THR that he "didn't really know what to expect with Zendaya," but was relieved when he met her.
"I was so surprised and so happy she's one of the most professional, hardworking people I've ever met in my life," he said. "We were at the screen tests for 'Spider-Man: Homecoming' and we did the first scene together and I think the producers cast her like then. Before she even left the room, they knew that she was going to play her character."
The feelings were mutual, with Zendaya telling THR: "He's so nice, he's one of the nicest people I think I've ever met. He's a good dude and so it's really good to see good things going on for a good person."
"Summer Sunday's," he captioned the photo, which showed him, Zendaya, and another person in a pool.
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The two stars, as well as other "Homecoming" cast members, were present for Marvel's panel at the San Diego Convention Center. First-look footage from "Homecoming" was shown at the panel and the actors teased what fans could expect from the movie.
Holland posted a photo of himself, Laura Harrier (Liz), Tony Revolori (Flash Thompson), Jacob Batalon (Ned Leeds), and Zendaya on stage with the caption: "Team Spidey ❤️ #spidermanhomecoming #comiccon."
He also shared a video with the cast, with the caption: "What a crazy weekend its been. Blessed to be able to share it with these beautiful people ????. Love you guys. Thank you thank you thank you #spidermanhomecoming #comiccon."
Zendaya shared a group photo taken by Entertainment Weekly and wrote: "Couldn't be more thankful and excited to be on this journey with these people...love y'all! #spideycrew #weinhere."
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Zendaya shared a photo of the magazine cover on Instagram and wrote: "Amidst all the chaos and sadness...this one good thing did happen to me today. Honored to share it with the very best...Spider-Man himself @tomholland2013."
She also called them the "dream team" in another Instagram post, while Holland wrote: "Over the moon with my first cover. So grateful that I got to share it with the one and only @zendaya. Thanks mate for helping me out."
Holland, Zendaya, and Batalon visited together, as seen in videos that were posted on social media.
"What a beautiful day at the @nyphospital. Thank you so much for having us and making this happen. Always love being back with the squad @Zendaya and @lifeisaloha," Holland wrote.
Zendaya shared the same video, with the caption: "I think we have world's best real-life Spider-Man....an absolutely beautiful day at @nyphospital with two of my favorite people @tomholland2013 @lifeisaloha."
Zendaya knocked out her performance of Bruno Mars' "24K Magic." But it was Holland's sensational, jaw-dropping mashup of Gene Kelly's "Singin' in the Rain" and Rihanna's "Umbrella" that stole the show.
"I just knew that at that point in my life, no one really knew who I was," Holland told Esquire. "And I was doing this show with Zendaya, who is obviously incredibly famous, and I was really nervous about being this random guy who everyone was like, 'Who is this person? Why are you on the stage?'"
He added: "So I just thought to myself like, I'm going to have to just do something incredibly bold, and if they watch it and don't know who I am, they'll still be entertained by it."
"I get more compliments on the lip sync battle than I do for any of my actual work, ever, to the point where now I'm over it," Holland said in his 2019 Wired autocomplete interview.
The actor later told Esquire that it was the most nerve-wracking thing he's ever done and he wouldn't do it again.
"It was amazing that I got to do it with Zendaya and yes, she did go there to have some fun and yes, I did go there to destroy," he said. "But oh my god, that was easily the most stressful thing I've ever done in my life."
Meanwhile, Zendaya told Entertainment Weekly that she and Holland are "very competitive with everything" because of their battle.
"I feel like now I have to beat him in everything else in life because that specific moment happened," she said.
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Holland, who did gymnastics as a child, did a flip on stage prior to presenting new footage from the movie.
The "Greatest Showman" star posted an outtake from a photoshoot with their "Homecoming" costars, which showed Zendaya mockingly striking a Spidey pose.
"As usual...making fun of Tom," she wrote, adding, "Happy birthday man, you're a great ass human being and deserve every bit of the amazing stuff coming your way."
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They gushed about doing interviews and other press with the rest of the cast. Holland also channeled Will Smith's "ta-da" pose that he famously used to hype up Jada Pinkett Smith on red carpets.
"Everyone deserves a hype man like @tomholland2013 #hewillsmithedus," Zendaya captioned a photo of Holland extending his arms toward her and "Homecoming" director Jon Watts.
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Zendaya's character wasn't prominent in the movie, though she'd pop up in scenes to deliver one-liners typically directed at Peter.
The main love story of the movie centered on Peter and Liz, the captain of their school's academic decathlon team and daughter of Spidey villain Vulture (played by Michael Keaton).
"I loved her," Holland told PopBuzz, admitting that he crushed on Aniston during her time as Rachel Green on "Friends."
"We are like the best of friends. She's so great and amazing," Holland told People prior to the release of "Homecoming."
"I'm a little worried [about dealing with fame … but] Zendaya is super famous and she's been through this and I just call her up and say, 'How do I manage being famous?' I'm very glad I have a friend like her," he added.
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"They started seeing each other while they were filming 'Spider-Man,'" an anonymous source told People. "They've been super careful to keep it private and out of the public eye but they've gone on vacations with each other and try and spend as much time as possible with one another."
The actors then took to X (formerly known as Twitter) to joke about the report.
"Wait wait...my favorite is when it says we go on vacations together HA! I haven't been on a vacation in years! hbu @TomHolland1996 ???" Zendaya wrote at the time.
In response, Holland said: "@Zendaya Does the press tour count ??"
"We are friends," she said. "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."
"Thinking about how to get taller ???? Happy birthday mate. Miss you and I'll have a drink for you. #21stbirthday," he captioned two images of them standing together while in character as Peter and MJ during a photoshoot.
Onlookers told the publication that the British actor "charmed her parents" while at Bobby Van's Central Park South.
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Eagle-eyed fans spotted them sitting next to each other during the show, which was hosted by Jimmy Kimmel.
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"All hail the queen. Killing it mate ????????," he captioned a photo of the actress at the event on May 7, wearing a custom Versace outfit that was inspired by Joan of Arc.
"Happy birthday loser... @tomholland2013," she captioned a video, which showed Holland fighting Batalon with a lightsaber before falling to the ground in laughter.
The "Cherry" star posted a photo of himself, Zendaya, and a person dressed as Spider-Man with the caption: "Me, myself and the birthday girl. Happy birthday mate - keep killing it and paving the way for the rest of us."
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The photo of Holland, Zendaya, and Batalon was taken at Disneyland, and the British actor put Zendaya's Instagram handle tag over his groin.
Zendaya called him out, writing: "I'm assuming because you don't know how to work ig, that's the reasoning behind my name placement."
In response, Holland moved the tag and wrote, "Thanks @zendaya for making me aware of my obvious blunder."
Fans were quick to speculate that it was an intentional move on Holland's part, but Zendaya wrote that he's "just Instagram stupid."
Holland later told British GQ that the moment was "so funny" and "was obviously a mistake."
"Happy birthday weirdo, thanks for being the wonderful person you are, we're all very lucky to have you and your weirdness," she captioned a selfie with Holland, Batalon, and her assistant named Darnell Appling.
"It's a little annoying, yeah," Holland told Entertainment Tonight Canada.
"But it kinda comes with the territory," Zendaya added. "We kinda know what we signed up for, a little bit."
In the interview, which was conducted as part of the July 2019 issue, the actor said that he's "definitely a relationship person."
"I'm not the fleeting type at all; it's not my way of life," he said.
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Peter and MJ's relationship blossomed in the sequel, as they headed to Europe as part of a class trip.
Holland described their dynamic to ET Canada as "puppy love," while Zendaya told Entertainment Weekly that it felt like a "natural progression of a 16-year-old's relationship where you have a crush on somebody."
"I think the cool part is that in this he likes her for all of her quirks and the weird things she's into, the things that her whole life have made her a little bit of a loner," she said. "I think he's a little bit of a loner too, and that's why they find that connection."
"The birthday girl! ???? hope you're having an amazing day," he captioned a photo of the pair that was taken at the Empire State Building during the press tour for "Far From Home."
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In a departure from his role as a lovable, goofy webslinger, Holland portrayed a drug addict and army veteran in the film "Cherry."
Zendaya told Esquire that she watched a screener of the film while on set with Holland and was "super impressed."
"It's very hard to watch, because you're like, 'Dang, that's my friend and I'm seeing him every day as Peter Parker.' It's brutal. But he took on the challenge beautifully," she said.
"Once people get to see this version of Tom Holland, what's next?" Zendaya continued. "Sky's the limit."
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In an interview with Backstage, the actor said that he, Zendaya, and Batalon "all became best mates" when they filmed the first "Spider-Man" movie.
"She was so helpful in the process of my life changing, because not only are you making big films and you're traveling the world, but everyone starts to know who you are. And you have to behave differently," he explained. "You have a responsibility to kind of uphold this idea of being a role model to young kids. And, arguably, she's the best at that."
Holland called Zendaya, who rose to fame through her starring role on the Disney Channel show "Shake It Up," as "the perfect person."
"It was so wonderful to have someone like her in my corner, to help me grow through that process," he said.
Holland said that specifically, his costar taught him to be nice about taking photos with fans as he became more popular, which "made that whole process so much nicer."
"Having her as a friend has been so valuable to the success and happiness of my career and life," he said.
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"She's got a good head on her shoulders and she's very sensible and humble," he told MTV News. "And I think she recognizes how much she's helped me over the years."
He continued: "Having someone like her in my corner who is the same age as me, who's been through it before at a much much higher level was really really helpful because the moments when I would panic and go 'I don't know if I want to do this anymore, I don't think this is what I want in life,' she was always there to kind of help me through those times of trouble.
He also gushed about Zendaya's performance in the film "Malcolm & Marie," saying: "I was so proud of her and you could tell that it was a real passion project for her and she was really really proud of it when she showed it to us. And it was just really nice to see that side of her."
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Holland told British GQ that he "used to come across sometimes as a bit of a d--- to fans, mainly as I was always so surprised that they'd want a picture with me or signature or whatever." When Zendaya noticed, she gave him advice that "totally changed the way I am able to be more comfortable in public."
The "Chaos Walking" star also said that it's "incredibly frustrating" when people speculate about his love life.
"It's very nerve-racking," he said. "It means that if you are dating someone, you have to be really conscious of their feelings, because if something does happen between the two of you, it's not just happening between the two of you, it's happening in front of the entire world. And it can be very complicated. It's one of the things I worry about most, of all the things in my career."
"Pretty glad you were born...happy birthday @tomholland2013," she captioned the photo, which showed Holland wearing a face mask and clear shield while showing his middle finger.
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On July 2, Page Six published photos that were taken the previous day, showing them kissing in an Audi driven by Holland. Another image showed the stars laughing with each other inside the car.
They were reportedly photographed at a red light in Silver Lake, Los Angeles, where Zendaya's mother lives. Additional photos posted by Page Six showed Holland and Zendaya walking out of a home with her mom, Claire Stoermer.
Photos later published by TMZ and People showed Holland and Zendaya dining at a Thai eatery the day before they were photographed kissing. According to Daily Mail UK, they also spent the 4th of July weekend together in Santa Barbara.
Holland was last linked to the actress Nadia Parkes in May 2020. Holland went on to post photos of her twice on his Instagram.
Meanwhile, Zendaya was last linked to her "Euphoria" costar Jacob Elordi and the two were seen kissing in New York City in February 2020. By September of that year, the pair's apparent romantic relationship ended, and Elordi is now dating model Kaia Gerber.
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"It's pretty special to have grown up all together," she said in an interview for E News' "Daily Pop."
Zendaya said that "it was so much fun" filming the upcoming third "Spider-Man" movie. But it's also "kind of bittersweet" because she's not sure if they'll get to star in another installment together.
"Normally you do three movies and that's pretty much it," she said.
"Zendaya and Tom started off as really great friends and stayed that way for a long while before things turned romantic," the source said.
The source also said that Holland "makes her laugh," while Zendaya "really helps guide him through the world of celebrity."
According to Page Six, the actors were celebrating the wedding of a friend named Josh Florez in Simi Valley, California.
An attendee named Esteban Camarillo posted a group photo on his Instagram story, which showed Zendaya leaning her head on Holland. Fan accounts for Holland also reposted additional photos and videos that showed them dancing and posing together at the event.
The video, which was reposted by Twitter user @youdoingtoomuch, compiled several moments from the "Far From Home" cast's 2019 "Kimmel" interview.
"Naurrrrr why is Zendaya laughing so hard omg my sister got it bad for Tom," the person wrote.
The tweet received more than 130,000 likes and 15,000 retweets.
Shortly after, Zendaya posted a GIF of a man similarly laughing hard.
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"My MJ, have the happiest of birthdays. Gimme a call when your up xxx," he captioned a mirror selfie taken by Zendaya that showed him dressed as the web-slinger, presumably in a trailer on the set of the "Spider-Man."
The actress said she's seen tweets about her starring alongside some of Hollywood's biggest heartthrobs (Zac Efron, Timothée Chalamet, Elordi, John David Washington) but explained that a potential partner has a lot of people in her life to impress.
"My dad, my brothers, it's a whole thing. Good luck to whoever wants to take that on," she said.
In a video that accompanied her cover story, Zendaya called Holland "one of my best friends."
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In the November 2021 cover of InStyle, released the month prior, Zendaya said that from the perspective of an actor, she appreciates that Holland "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," the "Dune" actress said. "I think he handled that so well. And seeing him at work, even though he's not a Virgo, he is a perfectionist."
Zendaya also said that it was "cool to see how he cares so much about his work and making it right."
"I watched him do a fight scene all day, which is exhausting," she recalled. "He'd do a move, come back to the monitors, watch it, and say, 'I can do that better.' I'd be like, 'Dude, you got it.' But he wants us to be perfect, and I really appreciate that."
"He's a fun time," Zendaya said of her costar. "Very charismatic, can make anybody feel comfortable and have a good laugh and a good chat."
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He posted a black-and-white photo on Instagram with the simple caption, "Dune [heart eyes emoji]."
In response, Zendaya commented on the post with a pleading face emoji.
The "Dune" costars took a BFF test to see how well they knew each other. During the questionnaire, they were tasked with responding with the answer that they think their costar would give.
Early in the interview, they were asked to name each other's biggest celebrity crush.
In response, Chalamet said: "Easy, Tom Holland."
Zendaya laughed then said that she wasn't even sure who Chalamet's celebrity crush was.
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The actor posted a photo of Zendaya at the 2021 CFDA Fashion Awards and congratulated her on becoming the youngest-ever CFDA Fashion Icon Award winner.
"Naaa stop it ????. An incredible achievement for the most incredible person. Congrats @zendaya and @luxurylaw you guys deserve every bit of this," he captioned the photo, tagging Zendaya and her longtime stylist Law Roach.
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In a cover story for GQ's Men of the Year issue, Holland said that he and Zendaya "sort of felt robbed of our privacy" when paparazzi took photos of them in July and released them.
"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.
Holland also said, "it's not a conversation that I can have without her."
"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," Holland said.
Zendaya shared similar comments, telling GQ: "It was quite strange and weird and confusing and invasive."
"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," she said.
Holland and Zendaya attended the 2021 Ballon d'Or France Football award ceremony in Paris, France. The event was held at Theatre du Chatelet and the pair were joined by Holland's brothers, Harry and Sam. Zendaya channeled Doc Ock in a backless Roberto Cavalli dress.
While in France, they also took silly photos together during a separate outing.
—Spider-Man: No Way Home says NO SPOILERS ???? (@SpiderManMovie) November 30, 2021
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Zendaya wore a Spider-Man-inspired outfit with spider earrings while Holland wore a black leather jacket. They were also joined by costar Jacob Batalon.
"There's a particular stunt — Spider-Man swings us on top of the bridge, we eventually jump off of [it], and he's supposed to gently rest MJ on the bridge and walk away from her," Zendaya explained during an appearance on the "Graham Norton Show."
"Because of our height difference, I would land before him, because my feet land before he does," she said.
"I'm the superhero, I'm supposed to look cool!" Holland added.
The stars said that they decided that Zendaya would catch Holland because she reaches the ground before him
"It's so nice to be caught for a change!" Holland said.
During a later interview for SiriusXM, the height difference again came up and the stars commented on the assumption that the man in the relationship should be taller than the woman.
"It's a stupid assumption," Holland said, with Zendaya explaining that her mom is taller than her dad and because of that, she never thought it was weird.
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The event took place at the Regency Village Theatre in California.
Holland wore a double-breasted suit and Zendaya wore a dress with a web print and plunging neckline.
At one point while posing for photos, Holland stepped in front of Zendaya to block the cameras while she adjusted the top of her dress.
She shared two photos of the actor, one of him dressed in his Spidey suit and attached to wires and another of him dressed as the character as a child.
"My Spider-Man, I'm so proud of you, some things never change and good thing," she wrote, adding a heart emoji and a tag for the actor's Instagram account.
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The film showed the couple navigating their relationship after the whole world found out about Peter's secret identity. The movie also explored the multiverse and brought back popular villains from past live-action "Spider-Man" franchises.
It's unclear if Holland and Zendaya will reprise their roles in another project, but the ending of the film promises a new chapter for the web-slinger. Plus, a fourth "Spider-Man" film is in development.
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"I mean, listen, we've talked about it all the time," Zendaya told E! News. "We're like, 'Let's just sneak him in the back of a shot or something!'"
Zendaya's comments came after Holland said in an interview with IMDb that he's been "petitioning" to appear on the hit HBO show for "a long time."
Zendaya also told E! News that she's grateful for Holland's support while working on a darker season of "Euphoria."
"He was very supportive, you know," Zendaya said. "This is not an easy season, so I need as much of that as I can get."
Paparazzi photos published by Daily Mail showed the pair entering Holland's family home with several shopping bags. Images of Zendaya walking next to Holland with her arm around his waist quickly went viral on X.
They were later photographed heading to London's West End to see the play "Harry Potter and the Cursed Child" with Holland's family, the outlet reported.
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Zendaya and Holland were photographed walking hand in hand while exiting their NYC hotel and heading to a screening of the action film, People reported.
That week, the stars were also seen shopping in Soho and wearing personalized jerseys with each other's names on them at New York Rangers hockey game at Madison Square Garden.
Following the release of "Uncharted," Zendaya posted a Boomerang on her Instagram story, showing her movie ticket with the caption "woop woop."
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"I've had so many people call me up because apparently, I bought a new house in South London? Which is completely false," Holland told cohosts Kelly Ripa and Ryan Seacrest during an appearance on "Live With Kelly and Ryan."
"I didn't buy a new house," he continued. "I'm like, 'Wow, what a surprise, I wonder when I'll get the keys.'"
The prior month, Daily Mail reported that Holland was spending millions renovating his home, located not too far from his parents' home in London.
An anonymous source told the publication that Holland "has spent quite some time making this house into his perfect home and Zendaya has been visiting him in London, so let's see. They are Hollywood's hot, young couple and don't want to be apart."
The Mirror UK also reported that the couple would be moving into Holland's renovated home.
"They are very much in love and wanted their first home to be in London where Tom grew up," an anonymous source said. "Everyone is thrilled for them."
"The plan is for them to move in after renovation is completed, probably late summer," the source added.
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"I would be in 'Euphoria,'" he said when asked about his dream show to guest star on during an interview with BuzzFeed. "I think I would be a really good Maddy. I'm a big 'Euphoria' fan. I love the show and I love season two. I visited a lot while they were shooting it and I really, really enjoyed it. I would love to guest star, or just be an extra in it."
Photos taken by paparazzi showed the couple dressed casually and shopping in Boston, where Zendaya was filming the upcoming Luca Guadagnino movie "Challengers."
"Happiest of birthdays to the one who makes me the happiest <3," she captioned the image on Instagram.
In response, Holland commented on the post with three red heart emojis.
Photos published by Daily Mail showed the actors riding scooters in Hungary, where Zendaya was filming the "Dune" sequel.
Paparazzi photos showed the couple dressed casually while on their way to dinner. According to E! News, they were accompanied by Zendaya's mom, Claire Stoermer, and her "Euphoria" costar Hunter Schafer. They reportedly dined at the restaurant MAMO.
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"Well, I didn't have to text my mom because my mom was already there, she's here tonight, which is very special," Zendaya told E!'s Tim Kash about winning the outstanding lead actress in a drama series Emmy for her role on "Euphoria" during an interview for "Live From E! After Party."
"And I texted my boyfriend," she added.
In a separate interview with Entertainment Tonight on Emmys night, Zendaya explained that she didn't single-out Holland during her acceptance speech because "he's part of my loved ones!"
Images snapped by fans showed Holland and Zendaya holding hands while admiring art in Paris, France.
In late November, Us Weekly published an article with a source claiming that Zendaya and Holland are "both in settling-down mode and are absolutely planning for a real future together."
Days later, the verified X account for the fashion retailer PrettyLittleThing shared a post about the actors "reportedly considering getting married and starting a family." The brand cited the Instagram account for the company Pubity and the tweet amassed more than 18,000 likes.
Then a few days later tweets posted by unverified accounts @ThePopTingz, @thepophive, and @westenthu accumulated thousands of likes and retweets. Despite concrete proof, fans online began posting their reactions to the news — some of which went viral.
Zendaya's mom, Claire Stoermer, seemingly reacted to viral rumors by posting a screenshot of a note containing the definition of "clickbait" on her Instagram story.
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Zendaya, who was nominated for two awards, posted two photos of herself wearing a black and green Versace dress.
In response, Holland commented on her Instagram post with three heart-eye emojis.
Fans noticed the accessory on Zendaya in a video posted on Instagram by her nail artist, Marina Dobyk. It looks extremely similar to one worn by Holland (you can see it on his left pinky finger during his appearance on "Hot Ones"). It's unclear if Zendaya borrowed Holland's "TH" ring or got her own.
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They were joined at the event by Law Roach, Zendaya's long-time stylist. Holland and Zendaya walked the carpet separately but were seen holding hands the following day in India.
Fans saw the stars having a blast at an Usher concert in late April. Days later, they were seen in San Francisco watching a game between the Los Angeles Lakers and Golden State Warriors.
Paparazzi also snapped photos of them being affectionate while on a boat ride in Venice, Italy in May.
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Holland opened up about the challenges of playing a character for almost a year, including what it was like having a '70s hairstyle.
"I had the bangs," he told RadioTimes.com. "Bless Zendaya, she had a lot to put up with, with me looking like that for 10 months, it was rough.
"I don't like my hair being that dark," he continued. "I really like how my hair is like my mum's, kind of red. Yeah, it was tough. That was a part of the show that I don't miss for sure."
"Our relationship is something that we are incredibly protective of and we want to keep as sacred as possible," he told The Hollywood Reporter. "We don't think that we owe it to anyone, it's our thing, and it has nothing to do with our careers"
When asked about the secret to his charisma in an interview with BuzzFeed, Holland replied: "I have no rizz whatsoever. I have limited rizz," he said. "I need you to fall in love with me, really, for it to work."
"So, long game, probably making a movie with each other. It definitely helps when the characters are falling in love with one another, you can sort of blur the lines a little bit," Holland added.
"I'm happy and in love, so I've got no need for rizz," he said.
In the same interview, Holland said that Zendaya frequently sends him memes. He also named Zendaya as his childhood crush.
"Carpentry is something I just really enjoy," Holland told UNILAD in a video segment. "I love it. I've made my mom's kitchen table. I made my mom's office. I've built all the cupboards in my bedroom. I built a little birdhouse for my grandad."
"I fixed my girlfriend's door once really early on in our relationship," he added. "I was hanging out at her house and her door was broken. I was like, 'I'm gonna fix that door for you.' And now, we're in love."
Holland's comments were reminiscent of a previous story he told during an appearance on "Jimmy Kimmel Live" in December 2019.
At the time, Holland told the talk show host that he gained woodworking skills after his mom sent him to a carpentry school as a kid.
"I built my mom's kitchen table, I built a little cabinet in her kitchen," he said. "I fixed a door once, which is pretty impressive."
Holland appeared on the podcast called "SmartLess," hosted by Jason Bateman, Sean Hayes, and Will Arnett. During the interview, the "Spider-Man" star was asked feels any pressure to be a role model, given how famous he is.
"I understand the responsibility," Holland said. "I'm lucky that I have someone like Zendaya in my life. It's interesting being in a romantic relationship with someone that is in the same boat as you. You can share your experiences and all that sort of stuff. And that's worth its weight in gold."
"I'm really, really keen to focus on what makes me happy, which is my family, it's my friends, my carpentry, my golf, the charity that my mom runs," Holland said during an interview with Jay Shetty. "That is the stuff that makes me really happy and that's the stuff that I should protect."
"My relationship is the thing that I keep most sacred," he continued. "I don't talk about it. I try my best to keep it as private as possible. We both feel very strongly that 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."
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Videos of the couple serenading each other while attending Beyoncé's Renaissance World Tour went viral. Zendaya's "Euphoria" costar Hunter Schafer was also at the show with the stars.
"Parts of my life, I accept, are going to be public," she said in a September 2023 cover story for Elle. "I can't not be a person and live my life and love the person I love"
"But also, I do have control over what I choose to share," she said. "It's about protecting the peace and letting things be your own but also not being afraid to exist. You can't hide. That's not fun, either. I am navigating it more than ever now."
The actors teamed up with Hoopbus, a nonprofit organization, to visit students at West Oakland Middle School in Zendaya's hometown and shoot hoops with them. They were joined by basketball player Elvin Rodriguez and former "The Bachelorette" star Christon Staples.
Videos posted by fans showed Holland and Zendaya walking through SoFi Stadium during the third night of the singer's LA concerts with "The Bear" star Ayo Edebiri and "Abbott Elementary" actor Quinta Brunson.
Another video posted by a fan on TikTok showed the stars nailing Beyoncé's mute challenge and enthusiastically singing along to "Energy."
Holland posted a series of photos on Instagram showing him and Zendaya interacting with puppies.
"Tom and Zendaya visited Battersea to find out more about the work we do to support rescue dogs and cats and to meet some of the animals currently in our care," a spokesperson said in a statement to People magazine. "It was lovely to welcome them to Battersea."
"Zendaya is probably the most honest with me," he said in an interview with the SAG-AFTRA Foundation. "Which I love, 'cause you need that."
Holland also said that he received brutal honesty from Robert Downey Jr. and acting advice from Benedict Cumberbatch.
Holland was asked about the rumors when TMZ caught him and his brother Harry in West Hollywood, California.
"No, no, no," Holland said. "Absolutely not."
"Zendaya and I will, every now and then, watch 'Spider-Man 1' and reminisce about being 19 and making those movies again," Holland told Extra while on the red carpet at the Critics Choice Awards. "I love those movies, and I love savoring those moments, so I try not to watch them as often as I would maybe like to because it's so special. It's such a luxury, such a gift to be able to sit down and sort of relive your youth."
Holland, who was nominated for his performance in the limited series "The Crowded Room," also said that Zendaya watched the show with him while it was in the editing stage.
"I would send her episodes and ask her what she thought, so she definitely has seen it more times than I would have expected her to see it," he said.
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Holland shared a black-and-white photo of Zendaya, taken outside the show, on his Instagram story and included three heart eyes emojis. He also reposted a video of Zendaya with the caption, "This was made for me" followed by the tears of joy emoji.
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Holland didn't walk the red carpet at Leicester Square in London, but video footage showed the "Spider-Man" star and his family watching as Zendaya astonished attendees in a 1995 Mugler robot suit.
The couple was later photographed wearing all-black outfits and holding hands as they left the film's after-party.
Zendaya was asked which of her "Dune" costars has the most rizz. Instead of naming a costar from the sci-fi franchise, she mentioned Holland.
"I think someone who has beautiful charisma, not on the 'Dune' cast, but personally works for me, is Mr. Tom Holland," she said.
Zendaya explained that she's more shy and reserved, while Holland is "great at just talking to people, getting to know people."
"He's just naturally very good at that," she said. "Whereas for me, I've definitely had to pull it out of me a little bit. He's got that natural gift."
In an interview with IGV Presents, Zendaya was asked what would take home from the UK.
"My boyfriend. I would just take him with me," she replied, laughing.
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Holland and Zendaya were spotted in the stands watching the men's and women's finals at the tennis tournament. The cameras also caught them singing along to Whitney Houston's "I Wanna Dance with Somebody."
"We were both very, very young, but my career was already kind of going, and his changed overnight," she said in a in a cover story for Vogue. "One day you're a kid and you're at the pub with your friends, and then the next day you're Spider-Man."
"I definitely watched his life kind of change in front of him. But he handled it really beautifully," she added.
Elsewhere in the interview, Zendaya also said she "could not be more proud" of Holland's upcoming role in the West End revival of "Romeo and Juliet."
"I'm going to try to see as many shows as I possibly can," she said.
The premiere took place at Odeon Luxe Leicester Square. Although Holland skipped walking the carpet, fans saw him and Zendaya waving at each other from a distance and greeting each other inside the theater. While speaking to reporters on the red carpet, Zendaya said that she helped run lines with Holland ahead of his production of "Romeo and Juliet."