Tom Holland And Zendaya's Relationship Timeline, Engagement, Future Plans, Spider-Man Comeback

MCU recently dropped the first look of Tom Holland's Spider-man in his new suit all ready for the movie Spider-Man: Brand New Day. Tom Holland is returning as the beloved neighbourhood superhero, 'Spider-Man' a.k.a. ‘Peter Parker’ and actors like Jon Bernthal and Sadie Sink are reportedly joining the cast. The movie will be directed by Destin Daniel Cretton and will witness Jacob Batalon and Zendaya reprise their roles as ‘Ned’ and ‘MJ’, respectively.

Fans are ecstatic to see what the new movie holds for the superhero as the previous one had left them heartbroken, questioning and wondering. While the comic buffs are already forming theories and pulling connections between the published work of Stan Lee and the upcoming film, a whole chunk of the audience is eagerly waiting for the dynamic duo of Tom and Zendaya, back together on the screen, now with the added thrill of their off-screen romance that has been making headlines for a while now. While ‘MJ’ might have forgotten about her love for ‘Peter’, Zendaya is shining and glowing in her love for Tom. The couple who had met on the set of Spider-Man: Homecoming, had been setting goals for years now, and here's all you need to know about the fan favourite couple. 

How did Zendaya and Tom Holland meet? 

Zendaya and Tom first crossed paths on the set of Spider-Man: Homecoming in 2016. Their chemistry was instant, and they quickly became friends. At June 2017 press event, Tom told People that the two of them are 'best of friends'. He praised her for being 'great' and 'amazing'. Zendaya echoed the same sentiment, by calling him 'one of my best friends.' 

Rumours and denials of dating by Tom Holland and Zendaya

During the initial period, Tom and Zendaya stressed in various interviews and social media posts that they were just really good friends, though their relationship was supposedly platonic, their chemistry was undeniable. Rumours sparkled in July 2017 when People insiders mentioned their cautious date nights during filming, but both stars kept on insisting it was just friendship. Their 2019 on-screen kiss in Far From Home sent fan hearts racing, and the ship officially set sail within the fandom. Everyone wanted their on-screen chemistry to turn into an off-screen romance.

Tom Holland and Zendaya’s other romances

Before officially becoming Hollywood’s favourite couple, both Zendaya and Tom explored brief romances that caught fans’ attention. Zendaya was linked to her Euphoria co-star, Jacob Elordi in 2019. The two were spotted vacationing in Greece and later seen kissing in NYC in early 2020. However, by the end of that year, things quietly fizzled out.

Meanwhile, Tom Holland was rumoured to be dating English actress, Nadia Parkes around mid-2020. They even reportedly quarantined together during the UK’s lockdown. Though the relationship was kept mostly private, Tom had posted a blurry snap of Nadia on Instagram, fueling speculation. However, by 2021, those chapters had quietly closed, paving the way for Tom and Zendaya to finally go public with their long-rumoured relationship.

Tom Holland and Zendaya’s relationship became official 

Their romance went public in July 2021, when they were spotted sharing a kiss in a car and later dropping her mother at home. Fans were over the moon, and their blurry kiss images broke the internet. In August 2021, Holland and Zendaya were photographed at a friend's wedding. Zendaya was leaning into Tom, and he had his hand on her sleeve in an intimate gesture. On Zendaya’s birthday, Tom made it official on Instagram with a heartfelt birthday post and polaroid picture of them. In the caption, he called her, 'MY MJ', leaving the fans fawning over the couple.

Zendaya and Tom Holland are very protective of their relationship

The couple fiercely guards their relationship from the public eyes. Tom had mentioned that so much of his life is shared by the world already, that he felt robbed when his moment with Zendaya was shown without the couple’s permission. Zendaya called loving someone a sacred thing, a special thing, and something that a person wants to deal with, go through, and experience amongst only the two people who love each other. Sharing a similar emotion, she told the GQ:

“When you really love and care about somebody, some moments or things, you wish were your own.”

However, the couple never shies away from publicly supporting one another. During Dune’s promotion, Tom shared Zendaya’s pictures from the red carpet on his Instagram. During the promotion for their film Spider-Man: No Way Home, the couple shared many sweet moments on the red carpet, with Tom repeatedly praising and calling Zendaya 'beautiful'. Zendaya also took to Instagram and posted photos of Tom as 'Spider-Man', captioning them, 'My Spider-Man, I’m so proud of you.' The couple doesn't openly show affection through PDA, but they are always the first to cheer one another. 

Tom Holland and Zendaya show up for one another

Tom and Zendaya have been each other’s anchor and constantly present for each other in their otherwise chaotic worklife. In February 2022, they were seen in New York City as Tom promoted his new film Uncharted. Later that same month, Tom flew to Rome to surprise Zendaya with a date at Antica Pesa, as reported by Page Six. Tom also visited Zendaya when she was shooting the romantic drama The Challengers in Boston. They have been spotted by fans going on coffee dates, celebrating birthdays together, visiting family, walking in museums hand in hand and much more.

Tom Holland and Zendaya’s engagement

In early January 2025, spoilers flew when Zendaya appeared at the Golden Globes wearing a dazzling 5-carat engagement ring. It was a sleek Jessica McCormack design reportedly given to her by Tom after obtaining her father’s blessing during the holidays. Their engagement was confirmed by TMZ, this sent their fans into full celebration mode as the couple moved to a new chapter of their life. 

Future family plans of Zendaya and Tom Holland

Sources shared with E! News that Zendaya and Tom are aligned on starting a family soon. Tom really wants to have a family and they are on the same page about having kids as the source mentioned. Tom, in a previous interview with Men’s Health, had spoken about his desire to have kids and that once he has them, he won’t be in movies. It will be golf and his kids for him. Apparently, the only thing stopping them from planning sooner is their busy acting schedules. Both are at the top of their career ladder and reportedly not planning to get married anytime soon. They love each other and see each other as a constant part of their future plan, and that is enough for the couple.

Fans are excited to see Tom Holland and Zendaya together again

The excitement surrounding Brand New Day is twofold and fans can’t wait for art to mimic life yet again. On-screen, 'Peter' and 'MJ's' chemistry united with the emotional depth of Tom and Zendaya's off-screen bond will result into a cinematic treat for many fans. Tom and Zendaya have given fans the perfect blend of Hollywood sparkle and authentic love and they are surely the most iconic and loved couple of this generation.

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