After years of speculation, Spiderman stars Tom Holland and Zendaya delighted fans by confirming that they were a couple! Since then, fans of the couple have been able to enjoy iconic red-carpet moments, loving Instagram posts and romantic tributes in interviews. But when did they start dating and how did their relationship first begin? Read below to learn everything!
Summer 2016 – Tom and Zendaya hit it off on the set of Spiderman: Homecoming.
The cute couple first met on the set of their breakout movie Spiderman: Homecoming and soon became fast friends with Tom gushing to people “We are like the best of friends. She’s so great and amazing.”
Although Tom was new to Hollywood, Zendaya had been working in showbiz from childhood and was someone he could lean on when he was worried about his newfound fame.
Despite their fantastic on-screen chemistry, it seemed like things were purely platonic between the co-stars at this stage.
Summer 2017 – Speculation Starts to Swirl after Closeness on the Red Carpet.
Although the pair insisted they were still only friends, their closeness and comfort with each other is obvious to see in press interviews and red-carpet appearances. Rumours begin to swirl that the on-screen couple were also enjoying some romance off screen!
Zendaya was quick to shut down the rumours claiming that the speculation came with the territory of being a celebrity and both she and Tom expected the romance rumours.
2019 and 2020 – Tom and Zendaya See Other People
Seemingly confirming the platonic nature of their relationship, both Tom and Zendaya were spotted dating other people during this period.
In the summer of 2019, Zendaya began dating Jacob Elordi, her Euphoria co-star and was photographed with him in NYC and on holiday in Australia and Greece.
Meanwhile, Tom and his girlfriend Nadia Parks made in Insta-Official with a post in July 2020 and were reported to be quarantining together in London during the lockdown.
July 2021 – The Couple Are Confirmed!
Following years of speculation, chemistry, and supportive posts – Zendaya and Tom are captured by page Six Photographers kissing and dancing in Tom’s car during a drive in LA!
September 2021 – Tom celebrates Zendaya’s Birthday as the Couple become Insta-Official!
After months of fiercely protecting their privacy, Tom took to social media to wish his girlfriend a happy birthday!
October 2021 – Zendaya speaks about her relationship with Tom publicly for the very first time
In an interview with InStyle, the singer and actress spoke on what she loves so much about her partner “He’s a fun time. Very Charismatic, can make anyone feel comfortable and have a god laugh…”
October 2021 – Tom Supports Zendaya at the Dune Premiere on Instagram.
At the London premiere of Zendaya’s movie Dune, the actress arrived in a typically fashionable and iconic look, and it didn’t take long for her boyfriend to take to Instagram to show his appreciation!
Although not at the premiere himself, he shared a pic of his stunning girlfriend with a simple hear eyes emoji!
November 2021 – Tom takes to Social Media to Praise his GF once more!
After initially keeping their romance on the downlow, it seemed that nothing could stop Tom gushing about his love once the beans were spilled. In November he took to Instagram once more to celebrate Zendaya’s win as the 2021 CDFA Fashion Icon.
November 2021 – The pair make their Red-Carpet Couple Debut in Paris
Where better to mark their red-carpet couple status than the city of love? Tom and Zendaya attended the Ballon d’Or Awards together in Paris and set paparazzi flash bulbs alight!
December 2021 – The Couple Promote Spiderman: No Way Home
Tom and Zendaya embarked on a global press tour to promote the sequel to the superhero movie which first brought them together! The couple delighted with fashionable looks and interviews which gave glimpses into heir relationship.
Zendaya even took to Instagram to support her boyfriend, sharing photos of Tom onset with the caption – “My Spiderman, I’m so proud of you…”
Meanwhile Tom set Spider-senses tingling when he mentioned in interviews about his desire to start a family! People Magazine he wanted to take a break from his acting career and start thinking about becoming a dad!
January 2022 – Zendaya visits the Holland Family in London.
At the start of the new year Zendaya was spotted visiting Tom’s family home in London, confirming that she had definitely met the parents!
April 2022 – Zendaya Shares Details About Their Private Romance.
In an interview with Entertainment Tonight, Zendaya gushed about how supportive Tom is about her emotionally draining role of Rue on HBO’s Euphoria. Crediting the actor with puling her out of dark moments during filming.
June 2022 – Birthday Wishes and the Sweetest Caption
Zendaya took to Instagram to celebrate her beloved boyfriends birthday with a beautiful tribute post – “Happiest of birthdays to the one who makes me the happiest <3”
