Tom Holland and Zendaya’s Love Story Started Way Before the Spider-Man Movie
- Everyone knows how adorable Tom Holland and Zendaya are together.
- Their love story began when Holland had a crush on Zendaya in her Disney years.
- They value privacy and understand each other enough to support every endeavor.
Hollywood romances have always been a source of intrigue for fans. As they keep tabs on who’s dating whom across the industry, certain couples shine in the limelight for all the right reasons. Yes, we are talking about Tom Holland and Zendaya, who have been quite adorably obsessed with each other for a few years now.
They played Spider-Man and MJ on screen for three movies, fanning the fire of their romance on the Marvel sets. Since then, they have always shown up to support one another and be a cheerleader in other ventures too. If you’re a little hazy on the details as to when this sweet romance began, read on to know more.
Did Tom Holland have a crush on Zendaya?
Apparently, Tom Holland has been obsessed with Zendaya for the longest time. More specifically, since he was a child! Zendaya has been in the limelight since her teen years, starting her career at Disney. Perhaps this is when he got acquainted with Zendaya and had a crush on her.
Holland shared this less-known fact in an interview with Buzzfeed as he answered the question without even thinking twice. Further in the interview, he tackles the question of whether his rizz played a part in getting Zendaya to go out with him,
You kind of need to fall in love with me for it to work. Long game, probably making a movie with each other. It definitely helps when the characters you’re playing are falling in love with one another. You can sort of blur the lines a little bit. I’m locked down. I’m happy and in love so I’ve got no need for rizz.
However, never in a million years would he have imagined as a teen that he would be in a relationship with The Challengers star that has lasted this long. Kudos to the couple!
When did Tom Holland and Zendaya start dating?
Just like in the Spider-Man movies, Holland and Zendaya have had a quintessential friends-to-lovers romance. Fans have been swooning over the couple as they always serve goals on their public appearances. Just recently, it was heartening to see Holland protect Zendaya from aggressive paparazzi who crowded her.
This adorable romance allegedly started way back in 2016 when they were rumored to be more than friends because of their red-carpet appearances. In 2017, a source claimed that Holland and Zendaya are indeed dating and are quite comfortable with one another. They love spending time together, so the film shoots and promotions don’t seem so dreadful when they are with each other.
Only in 2021 did the paparazzi get their proof as they photographed the couple kissing in Holland’s car. Thus, ending all rumors and officially confirming their relationship.
Tom Holland and Zendaya value privacy
For any relationship to thrive, there need to be intimate and quiet moments away from the public eye. Both Holland and Zendaya understand the importance of privacy in their relationship and are often on the same page regarding such aspects. The Uncharted actor told GQ,
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.
At the same time, Zendaya echoed the feeling as she claimed,
The equal sentiment [we both share] is just that when you really love and care about somebody, some moments or things, you wish were your own.…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.
Though they often share images of each other on social media, the couple seems to keep the essence of their relationship private. Holland and Zendaya are remarkably one of the best couples in the industry today.
Tom Holland is “lucky” to have Zendaya in his life
While some may believe in competitiveness if the couple shares a profession, Holland and Zendaya believe in supporting each other. In fact, he shared in a podcast that he feels lucky to be an actor like Zendaya. He 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.
This way, they understand how the industry works and what are the demands of their profession. Moreover, being on set together further allows them to spend more time together, which they clearly enjoy the most.
