Check Out This Complete Timeline of Zendaya and Tom Holland’s Relationship

Even before Spider-Man: Homecoming hit theaters in 2017, it wasn’t hard to tell Zendaya and her co-star, Tom Holland, had a bit of chemistry. For years, the two denied they were dating, but thanks to some paparazzi shots of them smooching in a car, they can no longer ignore the rumors. Tom’s sweet birthday shoutout for Zendaya’s 25th birthday put the icing on the cake when he called her his “MJ.” With mounting evidence confirming this couple is the most adorable ever, let’s take a look back to see how we got here in the first place.

July 13, 2023: Tom Says His Relationship to Zendaya Is “Most Sacred”

Can’t stop, won’t stop gushing over Tom and Zendaya. During a candid conversation on the On Purpose with Jay Shetty podcast, the actor opened up about why he and Z keep their relationship so private and why it’s the thing he “keeps most sacred.”

“I don’t talk about it. I try my best to keep it as private as possible. We both feel very strongly that that is the healthiest way for us to move on as a couple,” Tom shared. The Spider-Man star said that he avoids the “Hollywood hype” and prefers to focus on the people, places, and pastimes that make him happiest and help him lead “as normal a life as possible,” which includes Zendaya. Rooting for them, always. ❤️

July 5, 2023: Tom Says He’s “Lucky” to Have Zendaya

Tom continues to spill the deets on his love story with Zendaya and we simply cannot get enough. During an appearance on the Smartless podcast, hosted by Jason Bateman, Sean Hayes, and Will Arnett, Tom opened up about why their relationship works so well.

“I’m lucky that I have someone like Zendaya in my life,” the Spider-Man actor shared. “It’s interesting being in a romantic relationship with someone that is in the same boat as you.”

As two extremely busy actors, understanding each other and the demands of the industry is key to their compatibility, Tom continued. “You can share your experiences and all that sort of stuff — and that’s worth its weight in gold,” he said.

June 23, 2023: Tom Holland Revealed How Fixing Zendaya’s Door Led to Them Falling in Love

In an interview with Unilad, Tom explained how his carpentry skills led to him and Zendaya falling in love.

“Carpentry is something I just really enjoy,” Tom said. “I made my mum’s kitchen table. I made my mum’s office. I built all the cupboards in my bedroom. I built a little birdhouse with my granddad. I fixed my girlfriend’s door once really early on in our relationship.”

Tom didn’t reveal when exactly he showed Z his handyman work, but it’s clear she was impressed by his romantic gesture. And honestly, who wouldn’t be?

“I was hanging out at her house and her door was broken,” Tom explained. “I was like, ‘I’m gonna fix that door for you.’ And now we’re in love.” Swoon. 😍

June 16, 2023: Zendaya Feeds Tom an Ice Cream Cone on London Park Date

While Tom and Z notoriously keep their relationship private, we got the cutest sneak peek into their love life when the couple went on a low-key stroll in a London park. The couple dressed casually as they walked their dog. Tom wore a pink graphic T-shirt, jeans and white Nike sneakers, while Zendaya kept it comfortable in black leggings and a hoodie.

Just when we thought they couldn’t get any cuter, at one point during the outing, Zendaya fed Tom a spoonful of her ice cream. Paparazzi captured pictures of the sweet moment and we are major heart-eyes.

June 14, 2023: Tom Says He’s “Happy and In Love,” Reveals That Zendaya Was His Childhood Celebrity Crush

We love love and we love Tom and Zendaya in love. While the couple usually keeps the details of their relationship hush-hush, the Spider-Man actor gave a small glimpse into their life together during a recent interview with Buzzfeed.

“I have no rizz whatsoever, I have limited rizz,” he joked when asked if he’s got game. “I need you to fall in love with me, really, for it to work. So long game, probably making a movie with each other definitely helps when the characters you’re playing are falling in love with one another, you can sort of blur the lines a little bit. That’s kind of where my rizz is at. And, you know, I’m locked up, I’m happy and in love, so I’ve got no need for rizz.”

The Crowded Room star also revealed that Zendaya — who starred in Disney Channel shows Shake It Up and KC Undercover as a teen— was actually his childhood celebrity crush. When asked the question, Tom didn’t hesitate when he said, “Zendaya. Easy.”

Couple. Goals. 🥹 Watch Tom’s full interview below.

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June 2, 2023: Tom Praises Zendaya for Putting Up with His Crowded Room Hairstyle

Tom had to commit to some serious hair changes while he was filming his Apple TV+ show, The Crowded Room. In a Radio Times interview, Tom said that he was grateful to Zendaya for putting up with his new hairstyle.

Tom had to rock a long, dark shaggy hairstyle complete with bangs for almost a year to stay true to The Crowded Room’s 1979 time period.

“I think a large reason for that is when you make a film, it only takes four months, and that would be considered a long film. But The Crowded Room, it’s 10 months of playing this character, day in and day out. I really did find myself kind of morphing with him in certain moments. And obviously, I had that crazy hairstyle,” Tom said.

But it’s clear the crazy hairstyle in question didn’t phase Zendaya too much. “I had the bangs. Bless Zendaya, she had a lot to put up with, with me looking like that for 10 months, it was rough,” Tom said.

Tom noted that it wasn’t just Zendaya who wasn’t a fan. “I don’t like my hair being that dark. I really like how my hair is like my mum’s, kind of red. Yeah, it was tough. That was a part of the show that I don’t miss for sure.”

June 1, 2023: Zendaya Shows Love for Tom Holland’s New Show With Rare Social Media Post

In case you were wondering, Tomdaya is still going strong. Zendaya took to Instagram Stories to celebrate Tom's new Apple TV+ show, The Crowded Room, as well as share a rare glimpse into her relationship with the actor. The first slide she posted was Tom putting up a hand heart as he took a swim in the ocean, which came before a promotional graphic for his upcoming series. She closed out her tribute to Tom with another photo of him and a heart-eyes emoji.

May 15, 2023: Tom and Zendaya Have a Romance Filled Date in Venice

Tom Holland and Zendaya took a trip to Venice, Italy, and they looked like they were having the time of their lives. Paparazzi captured pics of the happy couple with their arms wrapped around each other, and the sweetest pic of Zendaya giving Tom a kiss on the cheek. 🥹 They took selfies and pics of each other as they enjoyed a gondola ride.

May 4, 2023: Tom and Zendaya Attend An NBA Playoff Game

Tom Holland and Zendaya are huge fans of the NBA. According to pictures obtained by People, the it-couple recently attend a Los Angeles Lakers versus Golden State Warriors playoff game on Thursday night. Tomdaya were spotted in the stands smiling as they watch the Warriors defeat the Lakers 127-100. Pop Base even obtained a video of Tom and Z chatting with someone in the stands.

April 9, 2023: Zendaya Dishes on Her Home Life With Tom

In a new interview with The Sun, Zendaya opened up about what it's like to live with her longtime BF, Tom. In February 2022, reports that the pair bought a home together began surfacing online, and now, it seems that they've taken their relationship to the next level.

"He is really good in the kitchen, which is fortunate as I am really accident-prone," the Euphoria star said of living with Tom. "We learnt early on that only one of us could be in the kitchen at a time, we are both control freaks so we can't be in there together."

Z also revealed that while she loves Tom's charming accent, she can't seem to pick up certain British phrases and colloquialisms. "I love the ­British accent, but as much as Tom tries to explain it to me, I will never understand rhyming slang," she said. "Like I understand the concept — but what do apples and pears have to do with stairs? It's cute when he tells me all the different phrases — but I really don't get it!"

April 8, 2023: Zendaya and Tom Visit Royal Palace in London

Zendaya and Tom Holland are on the move. After a funfilled night of sightseeing in Mumbai, the couple headed to King Henry VIII's Hampton Court Palace in London. Historian Tracy Borman shared pics posing alongside the couple in now-deleted Twitter and Facebook posts. Luckily, the fan page @Zendaya_Updated on Twitter obtained a screenshot of the pics. The historian posed in between the couple and wrote, "I've had some special moments at Historic Royal Palaces, but this has to count as one of the best ever: exploring Hampton Court after hours with Tom Holland and Zendaya."

April 2, 2023: Zendaya and Tom were Photographed Hand in Hand While Leaving Mumbai

Although the pair decided to go solo on the NMACC red carpet in Mumbai and stayed away from any PDA, paparazzi pics show Tom and Z the following day walking hand and hand as they were leaving the Indian city. They are just too cute.

April 1, 2023: Zendaya and Tom Keep Their Distance at the NMACC Gala in Mumbai

The power couple hit the Nita Mukesh Ambani Cultural Center (NMACC) Gala in Mumbai, India on April 1, but kept PDA on the low for the evening as they walked the red carpet separately. Of course, they stepped out in style as Zendaya wore a stunning traditional sari by Indian designer Rahul Mishra and Tom donned a black and white tux.

Per a report by TMZ, Tom and Z reunited once they were inside the event. Their stylist, Law Roach, was also in attendance as well as stars like Gigi Hadid. Before the gala, Tom and Zendaya arrived at the airport at the same time but took separate cars. They seemingly avoided being photographed together.

March 28, 2023: Zendaya and Tom Seen on a Lunch Date in London

Tomdaya was spotted on a stylish lunch date in London, and we’re wondering how we can nab a spot on the next reservation. “Was a pleasure having @zendaya & @tomholland2013 dine with us @jamavarlondon this afternoon,” Surender Mohan, Culinary Director and Executive Chef, captioned a photo of himself smiling alongside Zendaya and Tom.

The couple’s outfits were *chef’s kiss,* per usual. Z wore a blue slip dress, Daisy Jones & the Six-esque tan coat, black tights, and black knee-length boots, while Tom rocked a rainbow-striped sweater, white button-up, brown pants, brown houndstooth coat, and white trainers.

These two just continue to win our hearts. 😍

March 20, 2023: Zendaya Is Spotted Wearing a Ring With Tom's Initials

Just when we thought these two couldn't get any cuter, the Euphoria actress recently sported a ring engraved with Tom's initials. According to a Tweet by Buzzing Pop, Zendaya wore the gold signet ring in an Instagram Story posted by her manicurist. The letters "TH" are engraved in a curvy cursive font on the face of the ring.

March 15, 2023: Tom and Zendaya Enjoy a Cute Coffee Date in London

Tom Holland and Zendaya are enjoying some downtime together. Page Six obtained pictures of the duo during a coffee date in London. Tom and Z held hands as they grabbed coffee and groceries at a supermarket.

February 25, 2022: Tom Had the Sweetest Reaction to Zendaya’s Return to the Red Carpet

Zendaya made an *unforgettable* return to the red carpet this weekend in not one, not two, but four incredible looks. On Saturday, February 25, the Euphoria actress arrived to the 2023 NAACP Image Awards in an archival black and green Versace gown, then later changed into a white Prada Spring/Summer 1993 two-piece dress. Then Z brought old Hollywood glam to the 2023 SAG Awards red carpet on Sunday in a blush pink Valentino gown, before slipping into a silky Giorgio Armani Privé number.

Although Tom didn’t attend either awards ceremony with his GF, he had the *cutest* reaction to her stunning looks on IG. Under her first post from the weekend, Tom summed up how we were all feeling and dropped three 😍 emojis.

November 30, 2022: Zendaya’s Mom Posts Definition of Clickbait Amid Tomdaya Engagement Rumors

If you’ve been on the internet in the past week, then you probably have noticed a lot of rumors about Tom and Zendaya swirling around. On November 23, US Weekly reported that the two are in “settling down mode” and are “absolutely planning for a real future together.” The anonymous insider added that the couple seem “serious and permanent” and, yes, of course that makes our hearts beat faster.

Then, in the days following, a viral rumor spread on social media that the couple is engaged. However, the reports were unfounded and neither Tom nor Zendaya have commented on the speculation.

But on Wednesday, November 30, Zendaya’s mom, Claire Stoermer, seemingly debunked the rumors by simply posting the definition of clickbait on her Instagram Stories, according to BuzzFeed News.

“Clickbait typically refers to the practice of writing sensationalized or misleading headlines in order to attract clicks on a piece of content,” the quote began. “It often relies on exaggerating claims or leaving out key information in order to encourage traffic. The term is generally used in a dismissive sense.”

Welp, it appears that puts an end to the speculation...for now.

October 8, 2022: Zendaya and Tom Hold Hands on a Romantic Museum Date in Paris

After touching down (and absolutely slaying) at Paris Fashion Week on October 3, Zendaya spent some quality time with Tom at the iconic Louvre museum in the city of lights. Per images obtained by the Daily Mail, the couple held hands while a guide gave them a tour around the museum.

Of course, they looked stylish as ever during their romantic date as Tom wore a Parisian black and white striped long-sleeve shirt and Z rocked a light blue button-up shirt dress with gold-wired aviator glasses. It also looks like we may see some film photos from their trip as Z had her camera strapped to her side.

September 12, 2022: Zendaya Celebrates Her Historic Emmys Win

At the 74th Annual Emmy Awards on Monday, September 12, Zendaya made history as the youngest two-time winner in the Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series category. She won for her role as Rue in Euphoria, and stunned in a black Valentino gown as she delivered a moving acceptance speech, thanking her friends and family and those who have shared their stories with her along the way.

Although Zendaya didn’t specifically name Tom in her speech, she clarified to Entertainment Tonight that he was included in her acknowledgements. “He’s part of my loved ones!,” she said.

Tom wasn’t in attendance at the awards show, but Zendaya told E! News that he was the first person she texted after her win. “When I get this win, I didn’t have to text my mom because my mom was already there. She’s here tonight, which is very special,” she shared. “And I text my boyfriend.” 🥺 Tomdaya remains the cutest Hollywood couple ever.

September 1, 2022: Zendaya Celebrates Her 26th Birthday with Tom in New York City

Zendaya rang in her 26th birthday with a low-key dinner in New York City on Thursday, September 1. In attendance was her mother, Claire Stoermer, her Euphoria costar Hunter Schafer, and, of course, her bf Tom. They were spotted dining at MAMO in Lower Manhattan. For the occasion, Z wore a cropped black cardigan, jeans, and black pumps, while Tom sported a blue flannel shirt, corduroy pants, and Adidas sneakers, per Entertainment Tonight. Hunter wore a yellow-and-black striped midi dress, which she paired with black boots.

Over the weekend, the actress took to Instagram to share the cutest birthday message, thanking her fam, friends, and fans for all of the well wishes. “I get to spend the day responding to the most beautiful messages (sorry I’m a little late) thank ya’ll for filling my heart with so much love, I couldn’t be more grateful 💕 Here’s to 26!,” she wrote.

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Tom uploaded the sweetest post for Z’s birthday last year, but since he announced in August that he’s taking a break from social media to prioritize his mental health, he stayed quiet on the ’gram this year.

August 27, 2022: Tom and Zendaya Get Cozy in Budapest

Zendaya is currently in Budapest, Hungary to film the Dune sequel, and it looks like long distance is no match for our favorite Spider-Man couple. Tom flew all the way across the pond to visit his gf. And as if it couldn't get any better, he flew commercial — we stan a humble king.

Daily Mail released photos of the couple going on a scooter-riding date through the capital of Hungary, and fans on Twitter spotted the pair exploring the city while Zendaya wasn't on set filming. Tom is currently filming The Crowded Room in NYC, so he won't be able to stay in Budapest for long, but we love that T and Z make time to see each other despite their busy work schedules.

June 15, 2022: Zendaya Responds to Viral Fake Pregnancy Rumor

After a fake rumor went viral on TikTok and Twitter that Zendaya was pregnant with Tom Holland’s baby, the actress took to Instagram to break her silence and immediately shut it down. “See now, this is why I stay off Twitter... Just making stuff up for no reason... weekly,” Zendaya wrote on her Stories.

“Anyway back to filming 🎾 Challengers,” she penned in the next slide.

June 8, 2022: The Internet Dubs Tom "Mr. Zendaya"

New name alert! No, the lovebirds haven’t gotten engaged or tied the knot, but a brand new nickname for Tom Holland *did* trend on Twitter after British Vogue referred to the Spider-Man actor as Mr. Zendaya. While some fans were a little upset about the name swap, others were quick to point out that the couple had gotten matching Rangers jerseys with each others names on them — Zendaya wearing a “Holland” jersey and Tom wearing a “Zendaya” jersey. We want what they have 🥲

Other fans joined in on the fun, speculating that Tom Holland would actually be pretty pleased about being referred to as “Mr. Zendaya,” like this one account tweeting, “tom holland when he reads the tabloids and sees them calling him "mr zendaya”’ with a reaction meme of a stick figure doing a “giddy leg wiggle.” So cute, so pure.

June 1, 2022: Zendaya Posts for Tom's Birthday

OK, Zendaya just posted the sweetest, most romantic birthday message EVER and you absolutely cannot convince us otherwise. Today is Tom's 26th birthday, and to commemorate the special day, Zendaya shared a sentimental black-and-white photo of the two on IG. While Tom looks directly at the camera and appears to have his arms wrapped around Z, she smiles and looks dreamily off in the distance. "Happiest of birthdays to the one who makes me the happiest <3," she wrote in the caption.

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April 26, 2022: Tom and Zendaya Shop in Boston

Tom Holland and Zendaya were out and about again in Boston since Z is shooting her upcoming film, The Challengers in the city. Zendaya rocked a gray sweater and jeans with a Fendi bag and Tom on her arm. The couple shared a super cute PDA moment as they held hands inside Tom's pocket. According to a report by Elle, Tomdaya hit the town for a shopping trip at Rolex and Cartier.

April 16, 2022: The Couple Dines in NYC

Per photos published by People, Tom and Zendaya spent Easter eve on a night on the NYC streets on Saturday, April 16. The couple avoided the rain as they left the restaurant and still managed to look fashionable. Z rocked glasses and an all-black look while Tom opted for a red flannel jacket, blue jeans, and white sneakers. They really know how to step out in style.

March 20, 2022: Tom and Zendaya Have a Coffee Date in Boston

Tom and Zendaya were spotted at Tatte Bakery in Boston, Massachusetts on March 20. A fan named Scott Lundgren posted a pic of the couple cozying up on a coffee date on Instagram. Fan account @Zendaya_Updated also shared the sweet photo on Twitter.

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February 24, 2022: Tom Surprises Zendaya in Italy

Although the couple is busy as ever with their own endeavors, they still make time to see each other. As the face of Valentino's latest campaign, Zendaya has been in Rome, Italy, while Tom has been on a press tour for his new movie, Uncharted in New York. According to a report by Buzzfeed News, the 25-year-old actor surprised the Euphoria star by hopping on a plane and taking her out to dinner at an Italian restaurant named Antica Pesa. The owner of the restaurant, Francesco Panella, even posted a pic with Tom and Z to thank them for dining there.

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"Thank you @tomholland2013 for coming back again to @anticapesa for your surprise night with @zendaya & friends," Francesco wrote along with the photo. However, Buzzfeed News noted that fans were quick to notice his caption was edited. The original version allegedly read "Thank you @tomholland2013 for coming back again to @anticapesa for your surprise date night with @zendaya."

While Francesco has kept the original caption under wraps, he did talk to Italian news outlet ANSA about Tom and Z's romantic evening. "Tom already knew and appreciated us and wanted to come back with [his] girlfriend by making her a surprise [and] coming from New York," he told ANSA. All I'm saying is... if my partner doesn't fly to surprise me for dinner in another country, I simply don't want it.

February 19, 2022: Tom Confirms He and Zendaya Did *Not* Purchase a Home Together

In an interview on Live with Kelly and Ryan, Tom Holland addressed rumors that he and Z bought a house together in South London. The 25-year-old actor explained that he heard about the reports from friends, to which he was baffled.

"I've had so many people call me up because apparently, I bought a new house in South London? Which is completely false!" he started. "I didn't buy a new house. I'm like, 'Wow, what a surprise, I wonder when I’ll get the keys.'" Ryan Seacrest then asked Tom how the rumors started, but the Spider-Man: No Way Home star insisted that he didn't know.

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February 17, 2022: Tom and Zendaya Are Spotted Out and About in NYC

While Tom has been promoting his new film Uncharted in New York City, he and Zendaya have fit in some of the most adorable date nights. On Tuesday, the couple enjoyed dinner at Mamo in Lower Manhattan, then stepped out for a screening of Tom's movie on Wednesday. Both wore super-chic outfits for their evenings out. Zendaya rocked a strapless blazer dress one night, and a belted shirt dress the following night. Meanwhile, Tom donned a colorful sweater and slacks for dinner, then a sharp gray suit and black turtleneck for his film screening.

Last night, the two kept things a bit more casual at a New York Rangers game in Madison Square Garden, where they were joined by Zendaya's Euphoria costar Hunter Schafer and Tom's younger brother Harry Holland. Thought you were impressed with their previous nights' ensembles? At the game, Zendaya and Tom sported matching Rangers jerseys with the other's name on them. 🥺

February 4, 2022: It's Reported That Tomdaya Has Bought a House Together!

Per Mirror, Tom and Zendaya just bought their first home in the UK, which is located within a 4-mile radius of Tom's hometown. They reportedly dropped $4 million on the 6-bedroom house and plan on renovating it to add a gym, movie theater, and a man cave. "They are over the moon about the property and getting their first home together," a source told the UK-based outlet. "They are very much in love and wanted their first home to be in London where Tom grew up. Everyone is thrilled for them." Neither Tom nor Zendaya have explicitly confirmed the news.

December 16, 2021: Tom Addresses Whether or Not He'll Appear on Euphoria

Another day, another Spider-Man press junket. Tom and Zendaya sat down for a fan Q&A with IMDB in support of their new movie, and Tomdaya shippers came in strong from the get-go. The first question that came in was "When will Tom get a cameo on Euphoria?" Tom was quick to say that he's been trying to hang with the East Highland High crew for a while.

"Listen, I have been petitioning for this for a long time and it has not happened yet and I'm very disappointed," he answered. "I must have come to visit Euphoria at least 30 times this season."

Z then agreed, saying "I know. We should have tried to like, Easter egg and put you in there." Tom insisted he wanted to be on the show, to which Zendaya jokingly said she'd talk to some people at HBO to make it happen. Hopefully, we get to see Tom kick it with Rue and Jules next season.

December 15, 2021: Zendaya Posts About Tom on Instagram

Zendaya showed Tom some love with a sweet message on Instagram. She posted two photos of him in his Spider-Man costume — one from the latest film and one from his childhood. "My Spider-Man, I’m so proud of you, some things never change and good thing♥️@tomholland2013," she captioned the photos.

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December 13, 2021: Tom Has the Cutest Reaction to Zendaya Arriving on the No Way Home Red Carpet

At the Los Angeles premiere for Spider-Man: No Way Home, Tom stopped in his tracks mid-interview so he could watch Zendaya arrive on the red carpet.

While he spoke with Entertainment Tonight, the crowd broke into loud cheers. "I think Zendaya just showed up," he laughed. He then stepped away to catch a better glimpse of Z in her head-to-toe spider-inspired look.

December 10, 2021: Tomdaya Addresses the "Misogynistic" Comments About Their Height Difference

At Sirius XM's Town Hall event, Tomdaya combatted questions about the "misogynistic" and "problematic" idea that Zendaya being taller than Tom impacts their romantic relationship. While Tom deemed it a "stupid assumption," Z was quick to defend their height difference. "This is normal, too," Zendaya said. "My mom is taller than my dad. My mom's taller than everyone."

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December 5, 2021: Tom and Zendaya Attent the London Photocall for No Way Home

Tom and Zendaya posed on the red carpet together at a London photocall for Spider-Man: No Way Home. Z stunned in an oversized gray blazer and sheer black tights—both dripping in diamonds — and wonderfully appropriate spiderweb earrings. Tom donned a cropped leather jacket over a striped shirt and tailored black pants. The two appeared to gaze into each other eyes and smile widely as cameras snapped away.

Earlier in the weekend, the duo appeared on The Graham Norton Show and recounted a crazy adorable story about shooting stunts for the film, laughing at how their height difference complicated matters.

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November 29, 2021: Tom and Zendaya Arrive in Paris to Promote No Way Home

The press tour for Spider-Man: No Way Home has officially commenced, which means that Tom and Zendaya will be together promoting the film for a little while. The pair touched down in Paris, where they visited Quotidien for an interview and took *adorable* pics in their photo booth.

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Tom and Z also attended the 2021 Ballon d'Or Ceremony, which is an event organized by France Football that celebrates the best men and women's football players from around the world. Tom posed on the red carpet with his brothers, Harry and Sam, while Z sported a body-hugging backless dress. Inside, Tom and Z posed for a photo together.

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November 17, 2021: Tom and Zendaya Address the Leaked Paparazzi Pics of Them Kissing

While Tomdaya enthusiasts were thrilled over leaked paparazzi shots of Tom Holland and Zendaya kissing over the summer, the couple felt like the pics were an invasion of privacy. Both Tom and Zendaya opened up about their thoughts on the photos during an interview with GQ.

Tom said, "One of the downsides of our fame is that privacy isn't really in our control anymore, and a moment that you think is between two people that love each other very much is now a moment that is shared with the entire world." Wait. OMG. Did Tom just confirm that he and Zendaya "love each other very much?"

He also discussed how the viral pics made him feel. "I've always been really adamant to keep my private life private because I share so much of my life with the world anyway," he added. "We sort of felt robbed of our privacy."

For Zendaya, the leak felt "quite strange and weird and confusing and invasive." She echoed Tom's feelings on keeping their relationship private and also confirmed that they love each other.

Zendaya said, "The equal sentiment [we both share] is just that when you really love and care about somebody, some moments or things, you wish were your own." The Dune actress continued, "I think loving someone is a sacred thing and a special thing and something that you want to deal with and go through and experience and enjoy amongst the two people that love each other."

WOW! Do we really need any other confirmation?

November 11th, 2021: Tom Congratulates Zendaya on Instagram for Her CFDA Fashion Icon Award

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After becoming youngest recipient ever of the CFDA's Fashion Icon award, Z's Spiderman co-star Tom Holland took to Instagram to congratulate the fashionista.

"Naaa stop it 😍." he wrote in the caption. "An incredible achievement for the most incredible person. Congrats @zendaya and @luxurylaw you guys deserve every bit of this." They are seriously the cutest.

October 20, 2021: Timothée Chalamet Says Tom Is Zendaya's Celebrity Crush

Z's bestie and Dune co-star Timothée Chalamet called her out for her relationship with Tom in a recent interview and her reaction was priceless. In a video for Buzzfeed Celeb, Zendaya and Timothée were tasked with answering questions about each other for the BFF Test. When asked who their biggest celebrity crushes were, Timothée answered with no hesitation. "Easy, Tom Holland," he said before looking over at Z, who reacted with a giggle before moving on. To be honest, she said so much by saying so little.

But wait, there's more — Tom also called Zendaya his celebrity crush in a 2017 interview for Pop Buzz, and a fan took to Twitter to remind us all how it went. Although it was a joke at the time, you can't deny it's a full circle moment with Zendaya's latest interview.

October 18, 2021: Tom Celebrates Dune's Premiere

Tom took to Instagram celebrating his rumored bae's latest film Dune. The Spider-Man: Homecoming star posted a black-and-white photo of Zendaya attending the London premiere of the film and captioned the post "Dune 😍." Zendaya simply replied, "🥺."

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October 12, 2021: Zendaya Gushes Over Tom in Her InStyle Interview

Zendaya gushed over the things she appreciates most about Tom during an interview for InStyle magazine's November 2021 cover story. "In an actor way, I appreciate that he really loves being Spider-Man. It's a lot of pressure — you take on the role of a superhero wherever you go. To the little kid who walks by, you are Spider-Man. I think he handled that so well. And seeing him at work, even though he's not a Virgo [laughs], he is a perfectionist."

Spilling the tea on what it was like watching him on the set of Spider-Man: Homecoming, Zendaya continued, "Our director allowed me to come in every day [of the shoot], and it was cool to see how he cares so much about his work and making it right. I watched him do a fight scene all day, which is exhausting. He'd do a move, come back to the monitors, watch it, and say, 'I can do that better.' I'd be like, 'Dude; you got it.' But he wants us to be perfect, and I really appreciate that."

She went on to share the sweetest list of things she appreciates about him on a personal level. "Yeah, he's a fun time. Very charismatic, can make anybody feel comfortable and have a good laugh and a good chat. A good chat — I sound so British."

September 6, 2021: Zendaya Says Her Family Is Very Protective

While she didn't mention Tom by name, Zendaya joked about her family's protective nature when it comes to the guys she dates. During her British Vogue cover story, Zendaya said, "My dad, my brothers, it's a whole thing. Good luck to whoever wants to take that on."

September 1, 2021: Tom Calls Zendaya His "MJ" in Birthday Post

What's a birthday celebration without an adorable social media shoutout from your bae? Tom Holland shared the sweetest message for Zendaya as she celebrated her 25th birthday. Posting an usie from the set of Spiderman, he gushed, "My MJ, have the happiest of birthdays. Gimme a call when your up xxx."

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August 22, 2021: Tom and Zendaya Attend a Wedding Together

After weeks without any new Tomdaya pics, fans were finally fed when the rumored couple attended a wedding together. Fellow wedding guest, Estaban Camarillo, shared a photo featuring Tom and Zendaya at the festivities to his Instagram Stories.

In the pic, the pair is sitting very close together with their heads touching. Zendaya is wearing a long tan dress and a glow stick around her neck, while Tom is kept it simple in a white button-down and black pants.

July 23, 2021: Us Weekly Reports on the Status of Tomdaya's Relationship

According to Us Weekly, Tom and Zendaya's relationship is going so well because "they both challenge each other and balance each other out." As fans of the couple know, the pair initially started as good friends before becoming romantic. In addition to that, Tom and Zendaya's relationship is working because they're "keeping it light" and "he makes her laugh."

Us Weekly's source added that Zendaya has been helpful with guiding Tom "through the world of celebrity." Zendaya has been in the spotlight pretty much since Shake It Up premiered in 2010, so she has a lot of practice with fame, and she has given Tom a helping hand.

July 9, 2021: Zendaya Spills the Details on Working With Tom

In an interview with E! News, Zendaya opened up about what it has been like to work with Tom and her other Spider-Man co-stars over the past five years. "It's pretty special to have grown up altogether," the actress said.

Both actors were cast in the franchise five years ago, when they were just 19, and they have been close since. Now, though, Zendaya doesn't know if the upcoming movie, Spider-Man: No Way Home, will be their last together. "We don't know if we're gonna do another one," she said. "Is it just gonna be three and done? Like, kind of normally you do three movies, and that's pretty much it."

Zendaya emphasized the bond she has with her co-stars while talking to Entertainment Tonight. "I can't wait for everybody to see Spider-Man when it does come out," she said. "And you know, we all work so hard, and we're all so close from that. I'm excited! We're gonna have a good press tour, I think."

Um, can that press tour please come soon!

July 1, 2021: Zendaya and Tom Are Spotted Kissing in a Car

In photos published by Page Six, Zendaya and Tom are seen making out in a car together while at a red light in Los Angeles, seemingly confirming their relationship.

June 30, 2021: The Two Are Spotted Having Dinner in L.A.

The day before paparazzi caught them locking lips in the car, Zendaya and Tom were spotted having dinner in Los Angeles.

September 2020: Zendaya and Jacob Elordi Split

Zendaya and Jacob Elordi reportedly broke up. Jacob was seen getting dinner with his now-girlfriend, Kaia Gerber, on September 1, which just so happens to be Zendaya's birthday.

February 2020: Tom Starts Dating Nadia Parks

Tom reportedly started dating actress Nadia Parks, though news of their relationship didn't come out until around July 2020 after Tom posted a picture of Nadia on Instagram.

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According to the Daily Mail, Nadia moved in with Tom, his brother, and a friend, not long after London went into lockdown because of COVID.

"They made the decision to isolate together, and things have been going great between them," a source said. "Tom has told friends and family they're in an official relationship and living together so soon into their romance has only made them stronger."

August 30, 2019: Zendaya Is Rumored to Be Dating Jacob Elordi

Rumors started swirling that Zendaya was dating her Euphoria co-star Jacob Elordi after the pair was seen vacationing together in Greece.

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May 9, 2019: Tom Tags Zendaya in an Instagram Post

Tom raised some eyebrows when he tagged Zendaya in a very...interesting place in an Instagram post.

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Zendaya then commented on the post, saying, "I'm assuming because you don't know how to work [Instagram], that's the reasoning behind my name placement."

When some fans tweeted at Zendaya, asking if the tag was subliminal, Zendaya repeated that it was unintentional. "Nah, he's just Instagram stupid," she said.

May 8, 2018: Tom Is Blown Away by Zendaya's Met Gala Look

Tom was as much in awe of Zendaya's 2018 Met Gala look as you were. In fact, he even posted about it on Instagram. "All hail the queen," he wrote. "Killing it, mate 🙌🏻."

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December 16, 2017: Tom Meets Zendaya's Parents

According to Page Six, Tom met Zendaya's parents and reportedly "charmed" them.

August 8, 2017: Zendaya Denies Relationship Rumors

Zendaya spoke to Variety about her relationship with Tom, once again denying relationship rumors. "We are friends," she said. "He's a great dude. He's literally one of my best friends. This past how many months, we've had to do press tours together. There's very few people that will understand what that's like at 20 years old."

July 13, 2017: Rumors Swirl That Tom and Zendaya Are Dating

Reports started coming out that Tom and Zendaya were dating. "They started seeing each other while they were filming Spider-Man," a source told People. says the source. "They've been super careful to keep it private and out of the public eye, but they've gone on vacations with each other and try and spend as much time as possible with one another."

The source continued, saying, "They're both really ambitious, and they challenge each other—but, most importantly, they make each other crack up. They seem to have a really similar sense of humor and love joking around together. They have great banter back and forth."

Zendaya, though, later tweeted out, denying the reports, explicitly pointing out the quote about them going on vacation together.

"Wait, wait...my favorite is when it says we go on vacations together HA!" she wrote. "I haven't been on a vacation in years!hbu @TomHolland1996 ???"

Tom then responded, asking, "does the press tour count?"

July 7, 2016: Tom Refers to Zendaya as His "Friend"

Tom spoke about his relationship with Zendaya to People, though he did use the f-word (friend) quite a lot.

"We are like the best of friends. She's so great and amazing," he said. "I'm a little worried [about dealing with fame … but] Zendaya is super famous and she's been through this and I just call her up and say, 'How do I manage being famous?' I'm very glad I have a friend like her."

November 9, 2016: Zendaya Shares Her and Tom's Cover of The Hollywood Reporter

Zendaya shared a photo of herself and Tom on the cover of The Hollywood Reporter with a very sweet caption. "Amidst all the chaos and sadness...this one good thing did happen to me today," she wrote. "Honored to share it with the very best...Spider-Man himself @tomholland2013 🙏🏽."

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July 10, 2016: Tom and Zendaya Post About Each Other on Instagram

Not long after Zendaya and Tom were cast in Spider-Man: Homecoming, the pair started popping up in each other's Instagrams. Tom posted one photo of him and Zendaya in the pool with a friend with the caption, "Summer Sunday's."

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