Tom Holland Gets Physical With Aggressive Paparazzi To Protect Zendaya

Tom Holland stepped in to protect Zendaya during a recent outing in New York City when aggressive photographers crowded the actress.

Thursday night’s incident saw Holland and his girlfriend getting out of a limo before Zendaya stopped to sign autographs.

As aggressive paparazzi crowded Zendaya, Tom Holland stepped in, pulling his girlfriend to safety and creating a physical barrier between her and the aggressive crowd.

Zendaya was on hand last night to support her boyfriend, Holland at the launch of his new non-alcoholic beer brand, Bero, in New York City.

The stylish couple turned heads in coordinating outfits, with Zendaya stunning in a skin-tight, deep red leather Louis Vuitton dress featuring a plunging neckline and a thigh-high slit. She completed the look with matching Christian Louboutin heels and a delicate Bulgari necklace.

Holland complemented her look perfectly, sporting a wine-colored tee paired with black pants and white Prada sneakers, showing off their effortlessly chic couple style.

As they arrived at the launch of Holland's new non-alcoholic beer brand, the "Spider-Man" actor and his girlfriend, also star of "Spider-Man," had an intense encounter with paparazzi during a night out in New York City.

Holland channeled his spidey senses and was quick to act when a crowd of photographers surrounded Zendaya, pushing in for photos and autographs. In a video obtained by Entertainment Tonight, the actor was seen pushing back paparazzi as they surrounded Zendaya, who was signing autographs at the time.

"Get out of the f---ing out of the way," Holland said as he pushed through the aggressive crowd. Zendaya, who was signing autographs, who seemingly told her boyfriend, "No, no, it's okay Tom."

The actor continued to protectively guide Zendaya through the crowd, grabbing her arm as they navigated their way past the swarm of paparazzi.

After seeing the video, fans of the couple couldn't help but gush over Holland's protectiveness of Zendaya, calling him a "walking green flag."

"Reason a million and one why I adore him," one fan said.

"If my partner don’t do this I don’t want it," another commented.

"And this is why she loves him and we love him! Who needs a bodyguard when you have super boyfriend," a third expressed.

"Good for him, everyone pouncing should be ashamed, get a grip and give space," a fourth wrote. "No one is entitled to anything from these people."

Holland announced the launch of his non-alcoholic beer brand, Bero, on October 16 through an Instagram post.

“I’d like to introduce you to @berobrewing, a premium non-alcoholic beer!” he wrote. “Bero was born out of a personal journey and I couldn’t be prouder to be launching it today. After a year in the making, I am so excited to finally share this,” Holland said.

He also released a statement to Variety:

"For me, BERO is personal. After two years on my sobriety journey, I wanted to create something that reflected my lifestyle and values. This beer isn’t just for those on a similar path, but for everyone who appreciates quality, craftsmanship and living life to the fullest. BERO delivers the taste and experience of a great brew, and never asks you to settle for less.”

The "Uncharted" actor has previously opened up about his sobriety journey, telling Forbes, "There's no secret that as a celebrity, you're constantly being offered these kinds of brand deals. But I never found anything I felt particularly passionate about — until now. When I got sober, I started exploring the world of non-alcoholic beers and realized there was space for me to fit in."

Holland has introduced three drinks under his Bero brand: Kingston Golden Pils, Edge Hill Hazy IPA, and Noon Wheat.

Collaborating with longtime beverage marketer John Herman, Holland crafted the non-alcoholic line to appeal to a variety of tastes. He mentioned that even Zendaya, who typically doesn’t enjoy beer, has become a fan of the products.

"The first round was an interesting one. Zendaya hates beer, like, absolutely hates beer," he told Forbes. "She does not drink beer at all, and the first round of testing she was like, 'wow, these are really tasty,' and I was like, ‘well, that's probably not a good sign.' "