After being cast alongside each other in 2016's Spider-Man: Homecoming, the co-stars have been enmeshed in romance rumours for years, but it wasn't until five years later that the duo confirmed their relationship.
Tom Holland and Zendaya have emphasised in many interviews and social media posts that they were just extremely good friends; nonethite their apparently platonic connection, their chemistry was undeniable. Following the first on-screen kiss between Holland's Spider-Man and Zendaya's MJ in Spider-Man: Far From Home in 2019, fans of the film franchise were pushed into a frenzy.
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Since then, Zendaya and Holland have endeavoured to maintain a low-profile relationship and avoid public displays of affection. This does not mean, however, that they do not express their affection for one another in other ways, as they consistently support one another on social media and in public events. From co-stars to lovers, continue scrolling for a detailed timeline of Zendaya and Holland's adorable relationship.
Tom and Zandaya got Appeared on Each other's Instagram.
On July 10, 2016, they were cast in Spider-Man: Homecoming and began appearing on each other's Instagram accounts. With the caption “Summer Sundays,” Holland shared a snapshot of the two alongside another friend enjoying a dip in the pool that summer.
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On November 9, 2016, Zendaya revealed their twin cover story for “Next Gen 2016” Zendaya was dressed to the nines in awas gown, while Holland in a black suit. “This one nice thing did happen to me today, and I'm honoured to share it with the absolute best…Spider-Man himself,” she wrote in the photo's description.
Relationship rumours between Zendaya and Tom Holland
After months of filming together, appearing on one other's Instagrams, and walking the same red carpets, speculations began to circulate about the pair's relationship status, and on July 13, 2017, a source confirmed to PEOPLE that Zendaya and Holland were in a relationship.
“They began dating when they were filming Spider-Man,” a source revealed. They have been extremely careful to keep their relationship private and out of the public spotlight, but they have taken holidays together and aim to spend as much time as possible together.
Another source stated, “They're both quite ambitious and they challenge each other, but most importantly, they make each other laugh. They seem to share a similar sense of humour and enjoy kidding around together. They have a fantastic back-and-forth conversation.”
Zendaya and Tom Holland Discuss their relationship.
Prior to the July 7 premiere of Spider-Man: Homecoming, Holland discussed how Zendaya assisted him in navigating the spotlight. Holland remarked of the actress, “We're like the best of friends; she's incredible.” “Zendaya is incredibly famous and she's been through this, so I call her up and ask, ‘How do I manage being famous?' I'm pleased I have a buddy like her,” he continued.
In August 2017, the Euphoria actress informed Variety that she was not dating Holland. She remarked, “We are buddies.” “He's a terrific guy. He's truly one of my best friends. For the past however many months, we've had to go on press tours together. Very few 20-year-olds can get what that's like.”
Tom Holland and Zendaya's first on-screen kiss.
Given that Spider-Man: Far From Home was rehearsed and filmed months previous to its release date, it's likely that the duo have kissed numerous times before, but it wasn',t until June 26, 2019 that we saw them share their first kiss on screen.
Tom Holland and Zendaya discussed their height difference and whether or not it hindered their kiss during a Sirius XM Town Hall session, which Holland called as a “dumb notion.” “[Zendaya] is not significantly taller,” he continued. People do not comment, ‘How do you guys kiss? It must have been so difficult!'
A kiss between Zendaya and Tom Holland confirms their relationship.
The co-stars of Spider-Man: No Way Home reignited relationship speculations on July 2, 2021, when they were observed having a passionate automobile kiss. The couple was previously known for keeping their personal life private, but have subsequently discussed their emotions regarding dating in the public eye.
Tom Holland discusses maintaining his private romantic life
In a November 2021 interview with GQ, Holland briefly discussed his wish to keep his Personal life out of the public eye. “One of the negatives of our popularity is that we no longer have control over our privacy,” Holland told the source. “A moment that you think is between two people who love each other very deeply is now shared with the entire world.”
According to Zendaya, allowing strangers a glimpse into her personal life is “confusing and intrusive.” “The sense we both share is that when you truly love and care about someone, you wish certain moments or things were yours,” the actress told the site. “I believe that loving another person is a sacred and unique experience that should be shared and enjoyed by the two individuals who are in love.”
Zendaya and Tom Holland hold hands at the premiere of Uncharted.
On February 16, 2022, Zendaya and Holland were photographed exiting the opening of the actor's most recent film, Uncharted, hand-in-hand. Holland wore a light grey suit with a black turtleneck and black boots for his evening out. Zendaya wore a black shirtdress, black belt with a gold clasp, and black heels.
Zendaya and Tom Holland had a date night in New York City.
On April 16, prior to Easter, the couple went on a casual date night in New York City.
After a Casual Date, Zendaya and Holland were caught walking hand-in-hand in Manhattan. The duo wore T-shirts and trousers and appeared casual and relaxed. The previous evening, the Spider-Man actors were photographed exiting MAMO restaurant, where they celebrated Zendaya's 26th birthday a day late.
Zendaya acknowledged her late birthday on Instagram by posting a throwback photo. The actress said in the caption, “I get to spend the day replying to the most amazing messages (sorry I'm a little late) thank you for filling my heart with so much love, I couldn't be more thankful Here's to 26!”
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