The Entire Timeline of Zendaya and Tom Holland’s Relationship

The fun and dynamic duo have been all over the news ever since rumors of them dating each other first sparked. Their relationship has been a hot topic among fans and paparazzi alike. From co-stars to close friends, Zendaya and Tom Holland’s relationship timeline is filled with twists and turns! But, how did the couple meet and how did they end up together? This is their story.

The Full Relationship Timeline of Zendaya and Tom Holland

Ready to dive into this real-life Spiderverse? Here is how the power couple met:

July, 2016

Holland was the first person to post a photo of Zendaya, but soon after, they began appearing on each other’s Instagram feeds regularly. In July 2016, Holland shared a picture of them with another friend at the pool, captioned, “Summer Sundays.”

Holland and Zendaya’s onscreen chemistry seamlessly translated to the red carpet, as evidenced by playful photos of them together at the San Diego Comic-Con. These images were widely circulated by fans, further highlighting their connection both on and off-screen.

November, 2016

Zendaya posted a shared Hollywood Reporter cover featuring her and Holland just a few months later, expressing her gratitude and joy amidst chaos and sadness. She wrote, “Amidst all the chaos and sadness…this one good thing did happen to me today. Honored to share it with the very best…Spider-Man himself.”

May, 2017

In May 2017, Tom Holland and Zendaya began attending events together due to promotional obligations. However, photos captured of them suggest a more personal relationship. This was exemplified by images such as one taken at the MTV Movie and TV Awards.

June, 2017

Throughout the month, Tom Holland and Zendaya are frequently photographed together while they promote Spider-Man. However, their interactions appear to showcase the easy chemistry of two familiar colleagues rather than indicating a romantic relationship.

July, 2017

In July 2017, a source confirmed to People magazine that Zendaya and Holland are in a relationship. They started seeing each other while filming Spider-Man and have been careful to keep it private. They’ve gone on vacations together and spent as much time as possible with each other. Another insider mentioned that they’re both ambitious, challenge each other, and share a similar sense of humor. Before the Spider-Man: Homecoming premiere in June, Holland spoke highly of Zendaya. He described her as a great friend who has helped him navigate fame.

August, 2017

Zendaya and Tom Holland keep denying the rumors. In the following month, Zendaya denied the rumors of being in a relationship with Holland once again in an interview with Variety. She clarified that they were friends and described him as a great dude and one of her best friends. Zendaya highlighted their unique bond due to their shared experiences of doing press tours together at a young age.

September, 2017

Zendaya shared with fans her past experience of being cheated on. She talked about how it left her somewhat skeptical about relationships early in life. At the time of her revelation, Zendaya was 25 years old, just out of her teen years. She expressed her belief that being in a committed relationship at a young age can be challenging because people are still learning and growing, often making mistakes in the process. Zendaya emphasized the importance of allowing individuals to go through their own growth phases and stated that trying to change someone or make them mature faster than they’re ready is futile.

December, 2017

Tom Holland meets up with Zendaya’s parents. He met them at a steakhouse in New York.

May, 2018

Zendaya attends the Met Gala in her iconic Joan of Arc-inspired look. Tom Holland reshares her look and captions the post with: “All hail the queen. Killing it mate.”

June, 2018

The next month, Zendaya posted a video of Holland playfully goofing off with a lightsaber to wish him a happy birthday. Her caption for the video was: “Happy birthday loser…”

September, 2018

In September, Holland celebrated Zendaya’s birthday by sharing a paparazzi photo from their date at a comic book store, accompanied by a statue of Spider-Man. He captioned the post with: “Me, myself and the birthday girl. Happy birthday, mate – keep killing it and paving the way for the rest of us.”

June, 2019

Tom Holland shut down the rumors once again. In an interview with ELLE, the actor confirmed that he was single and not romantically involved with anyone. He described himself as a “relationship person,” expressing that he is not inclined towards fleeting connections and that it’s not his way of life.

August, 2019

Zendaya is seen with her “Euphoria” co-star Jacob Elordi, and they are spotted together on vacation in Greece. Although Zendaya never confirmed she’s dating Elordi, paparazzi captured Elordi kissing her in New York City in February 2020. However, by September of that year, Elordi appeared to be dating Kaia Gerber, though they broke up in November 2021.

July, 2020

Tom Holland seemingly makes his relationship with his girlfriend Nadia Parkes Instagram official. They were reportedly spending lockdown together in London.

July, 2021

Two years after denying they were a couple, Spider-Man co-stars Tom Holland and Zendaya were spotted together in Holland’s car sharing a kiss at a red light in LA. Later, they were seen in the Silver Lake neighborhood, leaving Zendaya’s mother Claire Stoermer’s residence.

August, 2021

Holland and Zendaya were photographed at a friend’s wedding for an Instagram story. In the photo, Zendaya is leaning into Holland, and he has his hand on her sleeve in an intimate gesture.

September, 2021

Tom Holland shares a mirror selfie of himself with Zendaya on the set of Spider-Man, captioning it, “My MJ, have the happiest of birthdays. Gimme a call when your up xxx.”

October, 2021

Holland posts a photo of Zendaya on his timeline once again. This time it features her on the red carpet for Dune, with a caption containing a hearts-eye emoji.

Zendaya and co-star Timothée Chalamet were promoting “Dune” together, and they were featured in a BuzzFeed video testing each other’s friendship knowledge. When Chalamet was asked who Zendaya’s biggest crush was, he quickly answered “Tom Holland,” causing Zendaya to burst into giggles.

December, 2021

During the London photo call for “Spider-Man: No Way Home,” Holland is interviewed and directs attention to Zendaya, complimenting her by saying, “There she is—looking beautiful, might I add.”

At the Los Angeles premiere of the film on December 13, an adorable moment occurs when Holland sees Zendaya walk in and is visibly stunned. They both look stunning together on the red carpet.

Later that week, Zendaya posted photos of Holland as Spider-Man at two different ages, expressing her pride in him and stating, “My Spider-Man, I’m so proud of you, some things never change and good thing.”

January, 2022

Zendaya visited Holland’s family in London, attending a showing of “Harry Potter and the Cursed Child” on the West End with his brothers on January 22. The following day, Holland and Zendaya were spotted at Holland’s family’s house in casual attire.

February, 2022

Tom Holland and Zendaya were spotted in New York City as Holland promoted his new film Uncharted. They were seen leaving their hotel together, holding hands and dressed in matching dark tones. Zendaya wore a belted gray shirt dress while Holland wore a light gray suit and black top. Both wore black masks due to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic.

Later that month, Holland flew to Rome to surprise Zendaya with a date at Antica Pesa in the city’s Trastevere neighborhood, as reported by Page Six. Witnesses described the couple as being “adorable together” and “in love,” engaged in deep conversation throughout the evening. They were later joined by friends, and the restaurant shared a photo of Zendaya and Holland with chef Francesco Panella on its Instagram, thanking Holland for returning to the restaurant for a surprise night with Zendaya and friends.

March, 2022

Holland traveled to Boston to visit Zendaya while she was shooting the romantic drama “The Challengers” in the city, as reported by Boston.com. The couple were spotted having a coffee day date together at Tatte on Boylston Street. Zendaya was dressed casually in a white top and glasses, and in a photo shared on Instagram, she was seen looking adoringly at her partner.

September, 2022

In early September, Zendaya celebrated her 26th birthday in Manhattan with Holland at MAMO Italian restaurant. Zendaya wore low-waisted denim jeans paired with a black crop top featuring long sleeves and a V-neck. She accessorized the outfit with suede pumps, diamond earrings, and a pendant. Holland opted for a blue plaid button-down, dark teal pants, and white sneakers. They were joined by Zendaya’s Euphoria co-star Hunter Schafer and her mother, Claire Stoermer.

Later in September, Zendaya mentioned Holland in an interview with E! News after winning an Emmy Award for her role as Rue on Euphoria. When asked who she texted first after winning, Zendaya replied, “Well, I didn’t have to text my mom because my mom was already there, she’s here tonight, which is very special. And I texted my boyfriend.”

October, 2022

Zendaya and Tom Holland were spotted visiting the Louvre in Paris, strolling hand-in-hand through the museum’s galleries. They both opted for casual attire, with Zendaya wearing a large light blue blouse with rolled-up sleeves, her hair styled in a bun with a few loose curls framing her face. She accessorized with glasses, and a black bag, and carried a small camera. Holland wore a white and black striped shirt with long sleeves, paired with black pants, and his short hair was tousled. Zendaya was in Paris for Paris Fashion Week, which concluded on October 4th.

November, 2022

Just before Thanksgiving, a source reveals to US Magazine that the two Spider-Man stars are growing closer and seem to be in a serious and committed relationship. The source indicates that they are both in a phase of settling down and are actively planning for a long-term future together.

December, 2022

After a summer hiatus from social media, Tom Holland resumed exploring Instagram. Fans noticed his activity, particularly his interaction with a popular fan edit featuring Zendaya in various outfits. The clip, titled “just zendaya owning the camera,” caught Holland’s attention, and he liked the post, indicating his agreement with the sentiment.

Fans were thrilled to see Tom Holland’s “heart” reaction to images of Zendaya, interpreting it as a sign that he is still deeply in love. Earlier in the month, the couple appeared together on Instagram after Holland accompanied Zendaya on a visit to her old high school in Oakland. Images from the meet-and-greet were shared by Zendaya’s theatre teacher, Tavia Percia.

March, 2023

Later that month, fans observed that Zendaya was wearing a ring featuring Holland’s initials, while Holland himself was seen wearing pants with a “Z” initial on the back pocket. These gestures were interpreted by fans as sweet sartorial tributes to each other, further fueling speculation about the depth of their relationship.

May, 2023

In May, Zendaya and Tom Holland were spotted together in Venice, photographed boarding a private boat as they left the Gritti Palace hotel. Tom Holland wore khaki pants and a white button-down shirt, accessorized with a thin gold chain. Zendaya opted for a grey body-hugging knit dress with a thigh slit under a black jacket. She paired the outfit with matching black leather boots and a gold necklace. Holland boarded the boat ahead of Zendaya, who navigated it a bit more slowly.

June, 2023

During a BuzzFeed interview, Tom Holland joked about his “rizz,” slang for charisma, and expressed gratitude for having a girlfriend. He humorously stated, “I’m happy and in love, so I’ve got no need for rizz.” He mentioned that having limited charisma was compensated by needing others to fall in love with him for his work. Holland hinted at the possibility of blurring lines between real-life romance and on-screen chemistry, especially when filming with Zendaya. He revealed that Zendaya was his childhood celebrity crush.

In a cover story for The Hollywood Reporter the same month, Holland discussed why the couple prefers to keep their relationship private, attributing it partly to their busy schedules as “two very busy people.”

July, 2023

During the July 3 episode of the Wondery podcast Smartless, Tom Holland discussed with hosts Jason Bateman, Sean Hayes, and Will Arnett why he and Zendaya work so well together. Holland expressed gratitude for having Zendaya in his life, highlighting the benefits of being in a romantic relationship with someone who understands the unique challenges they both face. He emphasized the value of being able to share experiences with Zendaya, stating that it’s “worth its weight in gold.”

September, 2023

For Zendaya’s 27th birthday on September 1, Tom Holland shared a tribute to her on his Instagram Story, captioning a shot of her getting ready to scuba dive with “My birthday girl 😍.”

January, 2024

On January 4, Zendaya unfollowed everyone she was following on Instagram, including her boyfriend Tom Holland, although Holland still followed her account. This led to speculation about their relationship status, with some interpreting it as a sign of a split, although it seemed more like a strategic brand move.

On January 12, Tom Holland clarified their relationship status in a video shared by TMZ, stating that he and Zendaya are “absolutely not” split up.

February, 2024

Zendaya and Tom Holland were photographed holding hands in London after attending the Dune: Part Two premiere after-party on February 15, marking their first date night of 2024. Both were dressed in black ensembles, with Zendaya stunning in an asymmetrical gown.

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