Are Zendaya and Tom Holland Dating?
Zendaya left millions of fans swooning after posting a sweet birthday tribute to her "Spider-Man" co-star Tom Holland. The pair is all loved-up, but they have not revealed the real score between them.
On Instagram, Zendaya shared a black-and-white photo of herself smiling as Tom hugs her from behind. Tom looks happily at the camera while the "Euphoria" star looks off the camera.
Gushing about the English actor on his special day, Zendaya thanked him for making her the "happiest" woman. Tom commented on her post with three red heart emojis, apparently touched by her message.
Zendaya and actor Tom Holland attend 'Spider-Man: Homecoming' photocall at the Villamagna Hotel on June 14, 2017, in Madrid, Spain. | Source: Getty Images
Zendaya's birthday message to Tom and the sweet Instagram photo added to the many hints suggesting that both the "Spider-Man: No Way Home" stars might be in a romantic relationship.
In the eyes of fans, Tom and Zendaya are already lovers. Observing the rumored couple over the years, fans have gathered many clues that there were already hints that both actors are an item.
ARE ZENDAYA AND TOM HOLLAND DATING?
The former Disney actress and Tom first met on the set of "Spider-Man: Homecoming" in 2016. At that time, Tom stated that Zendaya was his "best of friends."
The following year, in 2017, shortly after they appeared in an episode of "Lip Sync Battle," an unnamed source reportedly revealed that Tom and Zendaya had begun dating.
Zendaya and Tom reportedly went on romantic vacations while keeping their rumored relationship under wraps. However, Tom and the "Dune" actress denied that they were dating.
WHO WAS ZENDAYA DATING BEFORE TOM HOLLAND?
Before Tom, Zendaya reportedly dated actors and athletes in the past. Zendaya and Trevor Jackson were rumored to be dating after she starred in his 2013 music video for "Like We Grown." But Jackson denied dating the acclaimed actress, saying she was just his friend.
In 2016, fans speculated that the "Greatest Showman" actress dated NFL player Odelle Beckhma Jr., but Zendaya's father, Kazembe Coleman, quickly dispelled the romance rumors.
In 2019, the "Malcolm and Marie" actress and her "Euphoria" co-star Jacob Elordi were spotted vacationing in Athens, Greece together, sparking dating rumors.
The co-stars were later photographed kissing each other in New York City. The pair were last spotted in March 2020. Jacob went on to date model Kaia Gerber.
IS ZENDAYA HER REAL NAME?
At 25, Zendaya is already one of Hollywood's most brilliant stars. She has achieved a lot in her career, including being the youngest Emmy award winner in a drama series.
The award-winning actress uses her real name as her on-screen identity. Her full name is Zendaya Maree Stoermer Coleman, a name with deep connections to her African and German heritage.
Another fascinating tidbit about Zendaya is that she would have become a teacher if she didn't pursue acting. Zendaya has been exposed to teaching because her parents, Claire and Kazembe, are both teachers.
The Oakland City, California, native previously named Claire a hero for her efforts in introducing youngsters to Shakespeare and the arts. Kazembe, meanwhile, used to work as a P.E. teacher.