Top 10 Times Zendaya & Tom Holland Made Us Believe in Love
#10: When Zendaya Worried About Tom’s Spider-Man Suit
It’s not unusual to worry about your partner’s wellbeing. And we can imagine it’s even harder when you’re dating Spider-Man… even if he’s not really Spider-Man. Still, it was surprising to learn that Zendaya’s fears about Tom’s role aren’t related to his stunts, but his costume. In an interview on the “Spider-Man: No Way Home” press tour, Zendaya explained that his spidey suit is one full bodysuit. In fact, it doesn’t even have a zipper for, ahem, easy access. While we can sympathize with Zendaya’s concerns about his safety, it was still pretty funny to hear her explain the whole ordeal. But hey, as long as Tom can get his Starbucks fix, we’re sure he’s fine!
#9: When Tom Got Distracted by Zendaya
Film premieres are a great opportunity to learn more about the filming process before a movie’s release. But we can’t deny that we most anticipate seeing the stunning looks that the stars pull off for the occasion. One person who never lets us down is Zendaya. As it turns out, even Tom Holland isn’t immune to her red carpet presence. At the premiere of “Spider-Man: No Way Home”, Tom was mid-interview when his real-life spidey senses kicked in. Not only did Tom completely pause his interview, but he spent 15 solid seconds craning his neck to watch his girlfriend’s arrival. We get it, Tom. If we saw Zendaya killing it on the red carpet, we’d have to do a double take, too.
#8: When Tom Visited Zendaya on the “Euphoria” Set
Ever since her early Disney Channel days, Zendaya has maintained an impressive career. She’s appeared in some stellar TV series, films, and even dabbled in fashion and singing. While it’s hard to pinpoint one moment as her career best, it’s hard to deny the remarkableness of her emotional portrayal of Rue in the teen drama series, “Euphoria”. She’s even received a number of awards and nominations for the role, including two Primetime Emmy Award wins. As it turns out, we aren’t the only fans of “Euphoria”. In an interview, Tom let it be known that he’s been gunning for a guest role, especially after his frequent visits to the set. Will we get to see Tom in Euphoria’s third season? Only time will tell…
#7: When They Attended a Wedding Together
Since making their relationship official in summer of 2021, Zendaya and Tom Holland have kept their relationship pretty lowkey. So when we do get to see them together, it’s even sweeter. The same summer they went public with their friendship-turned-romance, we were treated to photos of the pair together attending a friend’s wedding. The couple were spotted in multiple photos and videos across social media, cuddling and smiling the night away. Even from these candid photos, it’s easy to tell that these two lovebirds are in it for the long haul.
#6: When Tom Calmed Zendaya’s Interview Anxiety
In the past, Zendaya has opened up about her struggles with mental health, particularly the anxiety she’s faced during live performances. Although we don’t have much insight into her private relationship with Tom, we can tell from this one interview that he’s a positive influence in her life. While speaking about their third “Spider-Man” film with co-star Jacob Batalon, Zendaya’s knee starts to bounce slightly. Tom almost immediately seems notice this and subtly places his hand on her knee for a brief moment. It’s a small gesture but one that we can imagine Zendaya appreciated.
#5: When Tom Hyped Up Zendaya
The hallmark of Zendaya and Tom Holland’s relationship is their ability to goof off with each other. This is particularly true on red carpet appearances like this one. In a hilarious callback to the famous picture of Will Smith and his wife Jada Pinkett Smith, Tom made sure to show off Zendaya’s look at the “Spider-Man: Homecoming” London photocall. Zendaya shared the photo on Instagram, commending Tom as a hypeman and even using the hashtag to refer back to the meme. Although it was years before they made their relationship official, Tom was supporting her wonderfully then too. And, honestly, we love to see it.
#4: When They Took a “Buzz Queed Fizz”
If there’s one thing we’re sure about when it comes to this power duo’s interviews, it’s that we’re in for a good time. Their natural chemistry coupled with their unbreakable bond makes them endlessly fun to watch. But this particular interview is really a standout to us. Along with Jacob Batalon, the couple sat down with Buzzfeed to take one of their famous quizzes, this time to find out what character from “Spider-Man: No Way Home” they are. While the interview is full of hilarious moments, the best comes when Tom Holland asks to take another quiz, but doesn’t quite get the words right. Not to be redundant here, but we’d be tongue-tied around Zendaya too.
#3: When Tom Helped Zendaya with a Wardrobe Malfunction
In 2021, Tom and Zendaya made one of their first official appearances at the “Spider-Man: No Way Home” premiere in Los Angeles. Zendaya appeared on the red carpet in a stunning custom Valentino gown, aptly embellished with black spiderwebs. The look featured a plunging neckline that, while gorgeous, is ripe for mishap. Ever the gentleman, Tom noticed Zendaya adjusting her dress and immediately stepped in front of her to block the view of the cameras. Zendaya’s appreciative giggle only adds to the sweetness of this moment. And they say chivalry is dead…
#2: When They Acknowledged Their Height Difference
Some people may have something to say about Tom and Zendaya’s height difference. But they aren’t bothered about it. For those who aren’t in the know, Zendaya has about two inches on Tom—something that the pair rightly recognize as being totally normal. While Tom has talked about his height being an insecurity in the past, it’s obvious that it isn’t a problem in their relationship… With one important exception. While filming “Spider-Man: No Way Home,” Zendaya’s height made it difficult for Tom to perform a certain stunt that required him to catch her. Luckily, the couple are able to laugh about it and prove that height differences are really no big deal!
#1: When Tom Shared a Heartfelt Birthday Message to Zendaya
Twice a year, fans of Zendaya and Tom Holland keep their eyes peeled on their Instagram feeds to try and spot the couples’ famous biannual birthday posts. These posts are adorable every year, but when Zendaya’s 25th birthday rolled around, Tom really knocked it out of the park. Perfect for a milestone birthday like that one, Tom shared a behind-the-scenes photo of the pair in costume for “Spider-Man: No Way Home” with a short but intimate caption that referred to Zendaya as “his MJ”. Oh, don’t mind the sobbing - that’s just us.
