At first, Zendaya and Tom Holland just appeared as high-school friends, MJ and Peter Parker, in Spider-Man: Homecoming. But as the MCU Spider-Man trilogy reached its second chapter in Far From Home, the two characters became romantically involved, with fans also speculating the possibility of an actual romance between the two actors. In 2021, this relationship was confirmed, while MJ and Peter’s bond grew even stronger in No Way Home.
Since then, the actors have been spotted together on several occasions where they talk about both their love for each other and the friendship that brought them together in the first place. Referred to by the ship name “Tomdaya,” the couple is definitely one of the cutest in Hollywood right now.
They Just Bought A House Together
Zendaya and Tom Holland might be just 25 years old, but they have quite a high net worth, as is clearly evident from their recent purchase. According to the young MCU actors have bought a $3 million home in South West London. The house is, in fact, located near Holland's childhood neighborhood of Kingston upon Thames.
The lofty purchase definitely marks a new level in their relationship and it seems like they're in it for the long run. Some publications are even going to the extent to suggest that the house means that the pair is "secretly married."
Tom Wants To Act In Euphoria
The couple's interview with IMDb, as seen on cast of stylish high-school characters alongside its lead actress, Zendaya. Even though the new season doesn't seem to bear a trace of Holland, fans of "Tomdaya" hope to see him show up in a surprise role or cameo in the third season.
In the interview, Holland can be heard saying that he has visited the Euphoria set at least 30 times with the hopes of scoring a role. As he puts it, "I have been petitioning for this for a long time and it has not happened yet and I'm very disappointed!"
They've Had Other Partners In Between
While dating rumors around the two have circulated since 2017, it is clear that both actors have had other romantic partners in subsequent years. In Zendaya's case, she was linked with her co-star Jacob Elordi, who plays Nate, who is often seen as Euphoria's biggest villain. The two were spotted kissing in 2020, according to Elle, but this apparent relationship lasted for a few months, as they soon found new partners.
As for Holland, he dated actress Nadia Parkes in 2020 and the couple had even moved in just before the pandemic-induced lockdown. The reasons behind their split were unclear but by mid-2021, it was clear that Zendaya and Holland were officially an item.
The Height Difference Doesn't Bother Them
While the media has turned Zendaya and Holland into a cute couple, they have also offered unwanted judgment at times. For instance, the couple's height difference became the subject of jokes and speculation as Zendaya is taller than her boyfriend.
In a promotional appearance for No Way Home on Sirius XM, seen on YouTube, Zendaya addressed how her mother is also taller than her father, normalizing the notion of straight couples where the female is taller than the male. Holland also added how it's a stupid assumption for men to be always taller than women.
They Have Met Each Other's Parents
Holland first met Zendaya’s parents back in December 2017 when the latter was busy promoting her second feature film The Greatest Showman. According to US Weekly, a source close to Zendaya said that “Tom has met Zendaya’s family and they love him.”
In Holland’s case, the couple was spotted outside his parents’ London home this year. The photograph of Zendaya holding Holland’s waist as they casually stroll is also from this visit.
Zendaya Enjoyed Mainstream Fame Before Tom
Even though Homecoming marked Zendaya’s feature film debut, she had still had an early taste of fame thanks to her music career and a starring role in the Disney series, KC Undercover. Holland, on the other hand, had theatre experience but mainstream audiences only knew him as the MCU version of Spider-Man.
Zendaya explained in an interview with Associated Press, seen on YouTube, that she was lucky enough to enjoy a slow progression into mainstream popularity. “I kind of got to learn it as I went and figure it out and get my footing a little bit, whereas, for him, it was so much all at once.” However, Zendaya added that she helped Holland face his newfound fame and has been his companion even before they were confirmed to be dating.
There Are Several "Tomdaya" Fanfics
Even before Holland and Zendaya confirmed their dating news, fans were already swooning over them since they first appeared in Homecoming. Shipped as “Tomdaya,” several Marvel fans also began writing fanfictions online to discuss their on-screen and off-screen romance.
An example can be the 2018 Tumblr story Falling Stars, which describes the pair meeting as fellow actors and then turning into lovers. A Wattpad search of “Tomdaya” reveals stories that continue MJ and Peter’s story after No Way Home. On the same website, there are stories that build on specific real-world instances. For instance, a story simply titled Tomdaya fictionalizes the events that lead to their famous makeout session in the car.
Tom ed Wind In Front Of Zendaya While Shooting No Way Home
Zendaya and Holland’s interview with SiriusXM revealed some interesting stories behind No Way Home. Tom also talked about a hilarious incident between takes of a scene that resulted in Holland ing wind in front of Zendaya.
The scene in question is when Peter webs MJ back into her house. But the harness attached to Holland’s Spider-Man suit was so tight on his stomach that he had no option but to let out a toot. Zendaya jokingly recounts the moment by adding that she “felt the rattle.” This is yet another of the many heartwarming moments that the couple share and shows the comfort level that the two lovebirds have with each other.
They Are Concerned About Their Privacy
Holland and Zendaya have sparked dating rumors since 2017 when Spider-Man Homecoming was released. It was only in July 2021 when a photo of the couple kissing in a car went viral that media publications confirmed that they are indeed together. Understandably, the two prefer keeping their dating life private.
In a GQ interview, Holland expressed his privacy concerns: “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.”
They Are Both The Same Age
There is hardly any age difference between the two co-stars, as they are both currently 25 years old. While Holland was born on June 1, 1996, Zendaya was born on September 1 of the same year. Like any other couple, the two cute posts on each other’s birthdays. Tom Holland’s Instagram post wishing Zendaya a happy birthday won many hearts last year as he ed a mirror selfie from the sets of No Way Home. “My MJ, have the happiest of birthdays,” the caption read.
Zendaya’s social media game is wittier, in contrast, and back in June when the couple hadn’t confirmed their relationship, she ed an Instagram story featuring Holland in a science student get-up from the Spider-Man movies. “Pretty glad you were born,” her story read.
