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Holland Calls Zendaya 'My Wife' Amid Career Growth
30 Jul
Summary
- Zendaya praises Tom Holland as her best friend and a career privilege.
- Holland affectionately referred to Zendaya as 'my wife' recently.
- The couple maintains privacy while growing together in their careers.

Zendaya and Tom Holland, who first met while filming Spider-Man: Homecoming in 2016, have shared significant personal and professional growth.
While their characters shared an on-screen kiss in 2019, their relationship was publicly confirmed in July 2021. Holland celebrated Zendaya's 25th birthday a month later with a social media post. He has since referred to Zendaya as "my wife" on a U.K. podcast.
Despite their shared moments, the couple largely keeps their personal lives private, a decision Holland stated is "the healthiest way to move on as a couple." Zendaya agreed, acknowledging the importance of protecting their peace.
Holland explained his absence from Zendaya's red carpet events, noting "it's not my moment, it's her moment." He also shared that Zendaya brings him an "unbelievable sense of calm." The couple recently starred together in The Odyssey and are now returning for Spider-Man: Brand New Day, set to release on July 31, 2026.
Zendaya also has Dune: Part Three releasing on December 18, 2026, the same day Holland's Avengers: Doomsday hits theaters.