Zendaya is sharing a glimpse of what it’s like working with her partner, Tom Holland, ahead of the release of their two upcoming projects. The actress, who is notorious for keeping her personal life out of the public eye, revealed what it was like to see Holland at work daily, gushing about how proud she felt to see him in action.
The engaged couple is rumored to have already tied the knot, but both remain tight-lipped about whether or not the speculation is true.
Zendaya Said Working With Tom Holland Was Like ‘Coming Home’
Former Disney star Zendaya rarely talks about her personal life, but in a profile interview with ELLE, the actress opened up about what it was like to work with her longtime partner, Tom Holland. The couple appears in two movies scheduled for release this year, the epic fantasy “The Odyssey” and “Spider-Man: Brand New Day,” the fourth installment in the series.
Zendaya didn’t have any scenes with Holland in “The Odyssey,” and she was able to observe him from the sidelines. “I could have cried, I was so proud,” she gushed. In the film, the actress plays the role of Athena, the Goddess of Wisdom, while Holland portrays Telemachus, the son of Odysseus and Penelope.
When it came to “Spider-Man,” the actress said going back on set was a “dream.” “I get to go to work every day with my best friend, the person that I love… It’s like coming home,” Zendaya shared, adding that they brought their dogs with them on set.
The Actress Refuses To Confirm Wedding Rumors
Rumors that Zendaya and Holland were already married started circulating when the actress was spotted wearing a wedding band in February. In March, Zendaya’s longtime stylist, Law Roach, was asked when the couple was going to get married, to which he replied, “The wedding has already happened. You missed it.”
Months later, the couple has still neither confirmed nor denied the rumor. ELLE directly asked the actress about her gold wedding band, and she replied by saying, “No, I’m not going to do that. They’re always searching for something,” most likely referring to speculations about her relationship and private life.
Zendaya And Tom Holland’s Relationship
Zendaya and Holland first met when they were cast as MJ and Peter Parker in “Spider-Man: Homecoming,” which was released in 2017. They developed a friendship, with the actress describing Holland as one of her best friends.
They reunited on-screen for 2019’s “Spider-Man: Far From Home,” in which they shared their first on-screen kiss. Two years later, they starred in the third Spider-Man movie, “Spider-Man: No Way Home,” and in July 2021, paparazzi shots of the two smooching made the rounds online. The two publicly confirmed their romantic relationship later that year.
In January 2025, Zendaya sparked engagement rumors when she attended the Golden Globes donning a large diamond ring on her finger. The rumor was confirmed when Holland corrected a reporter who referred to Zendaya as his girlfriend, saying she was his “fiancée.”
The Moment The Actress Knew Tom Holland Was Her ‘Person’
In an episode of the “New York Times’ Modern Love” podcast in April, Zendaya talked about her intuition, saying that in her experience, “people can get nervous around people.” When it came to Holland, however, the actress said she’s never nervous around him.
“I don’t feel nervous, I feel really peaceful, and I feel really calm. And feel like, ‘Oh, I actually feel more nervous when I’m away from you than when I’m with you,'” she explained, adding that she listened to her intuition, and her feeling of calmness around Holland was a good sign. “I knew that this is my person,” she said.
The actress also talked about her privacy, saying that she and Holland don’t hide their relationship from the public, but they would also like to “preserve things” for themselves, their families, and close friends.
Tom Holland On Work Dynamic With Zendaya
In the “Dish” podcast in 2024, Holland shared his thoughts about having to work with his partner. “It’s a saving grace. Yeah. the best thing that’s ever happened to me,” the actor said.
Holland said that he and Zendaya have mastered communicating non-verbally while on set, explaining that when the director gives them notes they don’t particularly agree with, they have a “familiar glance at each other of like, can’t wait to talk about that later.”
Zendaya and Holland’s upcoming films are set to release just two weeks apart, with “The Odyssey” scheduled to hit theaters on July 17 and “Spider-Man: Brand New Day” following on July 31.