Tom Holland and Zendaya are one of Hollywood’s most talented and beloved couples. After meeting in 2016, they took their relationship public in 2021. Some fans even believe they dated for a while soon after being cast as Peter Parker and M.J. in the Marvel Cinematic Universe’s Spider-Man movies, broke up, dated other people, and eventually found their way back to one another. Neither of the actors has ever gone into detail about the timeline of their relationship.
Did Tom and Zendaya break up?
The two lovebirds are still very much together and going strong, despite rumors of a break-up circulating in early 2024 when the actress unfollowed everyone, including Tom, on Instagram. Tom quickly set the record straight, telling the paparazzi the reports were “absolutely” false, and sharing both a photo and a video to his Instagram stories of his other half looking fantastic at the 2024 Paris Fashion Week, to the sound of Gym Class Heroes’ “Cupid’s Chokehold.” “This video was made for me,” he commented as the song played out the famous “Take a look at my girlfriend, she’s the only one I got” lyrics.
In the midst of their busy schedules, split between the U.K., the U.S., and whatever European country they find themselves filming one of their blockbusters for the week, Tom and Zendaya make sure to find time for one another. Their dates range from palace and museum tours, fashion weeks in picturesque destinations, NBA games, and events like the opening of a new playground in Zendaya’s hometown. They also love their music dates, like when they attended Usher’s concert or Beyoncé’s Renaissance World Tour and screamed the words to “Love on Top” at each other (which definitely earns them some points with this writer).
Their relationship is so loved that “doing the Zendaya” is now a synonym online for being so whipped you just burst out laughing at every little joke your partner makes even if it’s not that funny, and “being the Tom to one’s Zendaya” means being the most smitten and supportive boyfriend there is.
Neither star has ever been too flashy about the relationship, which Zendaya says is a product of their attempt to navigate privacy without going into “hiding.” In a 2023 cover story for Elle, the Emmy-winning performer explained that she “can’t not be a person and live my life and love the person I love” without being exposed, but that she tries to have as much control as possible about what she chooses to share. “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.”
The couple does occasionally share some glimpses into their private lives on their respective social media, as well as when they would do press together every couple of years for the Spider-Man movies. On Instagram, they usually wish each other a happy birthday, and Holland has been known to hype up his girlfriend for her achievements and looks every chance he gets.
Are Zendaya and Tom Holland engaged?
The two young talents have been together, officially, for three years now, and naturally, rumors of a possible engagement have made the rounds online on a few occasions. The more serious reports came in November of 2022 from US Weekly, but Zendaya’s mother seemingly denied it all with a cryptic Instagram post. A few months later, Zendaya posted a close-up of her outfit, where a large ring can be seen resting on the finger which usually means more than just cute jewelry. Still, the Dune actress thought it was hilarious that fans would think that an unassuming #ootd picture is how she would drop the highly anticipated news of her engagement.
Right now, as two of the top stars of their generation, Tom and Zendaya seem very much focused on their careers. Not only did Sony executive Amy Pascal confirm the couple would be reprising their roles as Peter Parker and Michelle Jones-Watson in a fourth Spider-Man movie, but Zendaya also has Dune: Part Two and Challengers coming out this year, while Holland is headed to the West End to play Romeo in an adaptation of Shakespeare’s famous play. Obviously, there’s only one person fans want to play his Juliet.
