Zendaya isn’t beating the secret wedding to Tom Holland speculations anytime soon!
The actress has been making waves for weeks after her longtime stylist, Law Roach, claimed she had tied the knot to her “Spider-Man” co-star in private.
Now, a bride who recently said her vows in Zendaya’s presence is adding fuel to the wedding speculations.
Zendaya Signed Her Full Name On A Bride’s Marriage License
Payton Whitmore got married to her partner, Kadeem Strickland, in a Las Vegas ceremony at the wedding chapel from Zendaya’s new movie, “The Drama.” The March 14 event received a surprise appearance from Zendaya, who crashed the ceremony alongside her co-star Alana Haim.
Whitmore raved about the incident in an exclusive interview with PEOPLE, noting it was “such a surreal moment” having her childhood idol attend her wedding. “That was such an awesome and epic moment for everyone,” she added of Zendaya and Haim’s appearance.
The surprises continued with Zendaya signing Whitmore’s marriage license as a witness, a touching moment for the new bride in more ways than one. She noted that people have been on her neck trying to figure out the name Zendaya used, but she wasn’t spilling the secret.
Instead, Whitmore hinted that Zendaya and Holland secretly tied the knot, noting the truth will eventually come out when her marriage license and certificate become public record. Additionally, she recalled Zendaya accepting her congratulations instead of denying her union to Holland.
The Bride Teased Fans About The Actress’s Name In A TikTok Post
Whitmore first revealed Zendaya had attended her wedding on TikTok, sharing a picture of the “Shake It Up” alum’s excited display of affection when she walked down the aisle. She joked that she wouldn’t reveal if Zendaya had officially taken Holland’s last name.
Despite keeping quiet, fans took Whitmore’s words as confirmation of Zendaya and Holland’s secret wedding. “She’s married, sis, and based off this whole statement, we now know that is confirmed,” someone declared. Another agreed, suspecting the actress’s new name is “Zendaya Coleman-Holland.”
The speculations continued, with some joking that Holland would take Zendaya’s last name instead. Others applauded Whitmore for protecting the couple’s privacy, while a few theorized Zendaya was married based on what appeared to be a gold wedding ring on her finger.
Law Roach Claimed Zendaya And Tom Holland Had Secretly Tied The Knot
Fans became invested in Zendaya and Holland’s secret wedding after the actress’s stylist, Roach, dropped the bombshell. The Blast reported that he shared his claims of a private ceremony at the Actor Awards on March 1.
When asked about the status of Zendaya and Holland’s relationship, Roach said, “The wedding has already happened. You missed it.” He doubled down on his claims, noting it was true that the lovebirds had secretly said their vows.
Zendaya’s mom, Claire Stoermer, seemingly cast doubt on his words on her Instagram Story when she reposted the video. She hinted at Roach pulling fans’ legs with his comment, writing, “That laugh…,” per The Blast.
Zendaya Refused To Confirm Or Deny The Rumors
Following the wedding-crashing event, Zendaya appeared on a March 16 episode of “Jimmy Kimmel Live!” The Blast covered the story, reporting that she addressed the viral speculations about her wedding to Holland in a roundabout manner.
When host Jimmy Kimmel noted that there had been AI-generated images about the speculated wedding, the 29-year-old confessed that the posts fooled many in her circle. She explained that people would congratulate her, citing the beautiful pictures, and she would clarify that they were fake.
When Kimmel wondered if the people in her life had been upset they weren’t invited to her secret wedding to Holland, Zendaya noted that “many people” had believed the AI-generated posts. Nonetheless, Zendaya did not confirm or deny that she had said her vows to Holland in a private ceremony.
The Golden Globe Award Honoree Cleared The Confusion With Her New Movie
Zendaya also used the moment to promote her new movie, “The Drama,” while mocking the AI-generated images of her wedding to Holland. She claimed she wanted to “clear the confusion” with footage of her actual wedding to Holland.
However, the clip was a scene from her new movie with Zendaya in character as a bride and her co-star Robert Pattinson as the groom. Instead of the actor’s bearded face, Holland’s head had been photoshopped in its place, sparking laughter from the audience.
When Kimmel asked if the video was AI, the actress joked that it was real footage from her wedding and denied faking it. Her words reignited fans’ suspicions that she had secretly tied the knot to Holland, a speculation that started spreading thanks to her longtime stylist.
Will the new bride’s wedding license reveal the truth before Zendaya or Tom Holland does?