Tom Holland and Zendaya quickly became one of Gen-Z’s “It” couples after co-starring together in the Marvel Cinematic Universe’s Spider-Man movies. As their characters Peter Parker and M.J.’s romance unfolded on screen, fans noticed that Tom and Zendaya’s off-screen relationship was changing in real time. Now that the world is aware that they’re together, the duo has made it clear that they want to protect their relationship from unwanted attention.
“Our relationship is something that we are incredibly protective of and we want to keep as sacred as possible,” Tom told The Hollywood Reporter in June 2023. “We don’t think that we owe it to anyone, it’s our thing, and it has nothing to do with our careers.”
From playing on-screen lovers to a real-life proposal? Are the engagement rumors true? Look through Zendaya and Tom’s full relationship timeline below to find out.
Zendaya and Tom first met in 2016 when she auditioned for the role of M.J. in Spider Man: Homecoming. After she was cast, the two quickly became friends once they bonded on set.
After the first Spider-Man film premiered, the Cherry actor and the Greatest Showman actress were seen attending several public events together to promote their MCU movie. During their press tour, the best buds were always smiling and enjoying each other’s company alongside their other co-stars.