23 Sweet Photos of Newly-Engaged Tom Holland and Zendaya Through the Years

Mar. 15, 2025

Zendaya shares a sweet photo with Tom Holland for his birthday.Photo:Zendaya/Instagram

Zendaya/Instagram

ZendayaandTom Hollandare a match made in MCU heaven!While the pairfirst sparked romance rumorsafter being cast together inSpider-Man: Homecomingin 2016, it wasn’t until five years later that they confirmed their relationship.Before confirming their love, the pair stressed that they were just good friends, but in 2021 the two were spotted sharing a kiss off-screen — one year after locking lips for the first time onscreen as Peter Parker and MJ.The couple eventually warmed up to opening up a bit more about their relationship, sharing gems online and in interviews.Despite his willingness to give more of a glimpse into their love story, Holland toldThe Hollywood Reporterthat the twosome still does prefer to keep some things private.“Our relationship is something that we are incredibly protective of and we want to keep as sacred as possible," he explained. “We don’t think that we owe it to anyone, it’s our thing, and it has nothing to do with our careers.”On Jan. 5, Zendaya had the internet abuzz when she walked the Golden Globes red carpet donning agorgeous diamondonthatfinger. A family source would laterconfirm to PEOPLEthat the happy couple are engaged and that Holland popped the question over the holidays.From meeting on set, to sharing sweet birthday tributes online, here’s a look at some of Zendaya and Holland’s sweetest moments together.

ZendayaandTom Hollandare a match made in MCU heaven!

While the pairfirst sparked romance rumorsafter being cast together inSpider-Man: Homecomingin 2016, it wasn’t until five years later that they confirmed their relationship.

Before confirming their love, the pair stressed that they were just good friends, but in 2021 the two were spotted sharing a kiss off-screen — one year after locking lips for the first time onscreen as Peter Parker and MJ.

The couple eventually warmed up to opening up a bit more about their relationship, sharing gems online and in interviews.

Despite his willingness to give more of a glimpse into their love story, Holland toldThe Hollywood Reporterthat the twosome still does prefer to keep some things private.

“Our relationship is something that we are incredibly protective of and we want to keep as sacred as possible,” he explained. “We don’t think that we owe it to anyone, it’s our thing, and it has nothing to do with our careers.”

On Jan. 5, Zendaya had the internet abuzz when she walked the Golden Globes red carpet donning agorgeous diamondonthatfinger. A family source would laterconfirm to PEOPLEthat the happy couple are engaged and that Holland popped the question over the holidays.

From meeting on set, to sharing sweet birthday tributes online, here’s a look at some of Zendaya and Holland’s sweetest moments together.

01of 23Thoughtful TributeCindy Ord/WireImage; Tom Holland/InstagramThough he didn’t share a pic of them together,on Zendaya’s 27th birthdayon Sept. 1, 2023, Holland posted two snaps of his longtime love.Inthe first snap, Zendaya was dressed in full snorkeling gear, giving a thumbs-up to the camera. “My birthday girl,” Holland wrote atop the pic, adding a heart-eyes emoji.Three heart-eye emojis accompaniedthe second image, which showed the actress from behind on a stroll through a park as she walked two dogs, her hair blowing in the wind.

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Thoughtful Tribute

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Though he didn’t share a pic of them together,on Zendaya’s 27th birthdayon Sept. 1, 2023, Holland posted two snaps of his longtime love.

Inthe first snap, Zendaya was dressed in full snorkeling gear, giving a thumbs-up to the camera. “My birthday girl,” Holland wrote atop the pic, adding a heart-eyes emoji.

Three heart-eye emojis accompaniedthe second image, which showed the actress from behind on a stroll through a park as she walked two dogs, her hair blowing in the wind.

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Swinging Onto the Scene

Tom Holland and Zendaya met on the set of 2017’sSpider-Man: Homecoming, in which Holland played Peter Parker (a.k.a. the titular role, Spider-Man) and Zendaya played MJ.

03of 23Best of FriendsJuan Naharro Gimenez/WireImageIn 2017, Holland told PEOPLE ahead of the film’s premiere, “We are like the best of friends. She’s so great and amazing. 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.”

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Best of Friends

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In 2017, Holland told PEOPLE ahead of the film’s premiere, “We are like the best of friends. She’s so great and amazing. 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.”

04of 23Relationship StatusSplash NewsShortly after, PEOPLE confirmed that the pair were dating, with a source saying, “They started seeing each other while they were filmingSpider-Man.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.”

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Relationship Status

Splash News

Shortly after, PEOPLE confirmed that the pair were dating, with a source saying, “They started seeing each other while they were filmingSpider-Man.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.”

05of 23Joking AroundJeff Kravitz/FilmMagicThough they were rumored to be linked, the pair at one point joked about the buzz on Twitter, withZendaya tweeting, “Wait wait…my favorite is when it says we go on vacations together HA! I haven’t been on a vacation in years! hbu @TomHolland1996 ???” Holland responded, “Does the press tour count.”

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Joking Around

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Though they were rumored to be linked, the pair at one point joked about the buzz on Twitter, withZendaya tweeting, “Wait wait…my favorite is when it says we go on vacations together HA! I haven’t been on a vacation in years! hbu @TomHolland1996 ???” Holland responded, “Does the press tour count.”

06of 23Press Tour FunTheo Wargo/GettyHowever, those press tours do look like a whole lot of fun!

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Press Tour Fun

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However, those press tours do look like a whole lot of fun!

07of 23Working Together AgainDavid M. Benett/Dave Benett/WireImageZendaya and Holland went on to star alongside one another in 2019’sSpider-Man: Far from Home,and appeared in the 2021 installment:Spider-Man: No Way Home.

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Working Together Again

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Zendaya and Holland went on to star alongside one another in 2019’sSpider-Man: Far from Home,and appeared in the 2021 installment:Spider-Man: No Way Home.

08of 23Premiere PairZendaya and Tom Holland pose together at the L.A. premiere of ‘Spider-Man: Far From Home’.Michael Buckner/Variety/ShutterstockAt the L.A. premiere ofSpider-Man: Far from Home,Zendaya stunned in an on-theme black and red gown while Holland opted for a brown monochrome look.

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Premiere Pair

Zendaya and Tom Holland pose together at the L.A. premiere of ‘Spider-Man: Far From Home’.Michael Buckner/Variety/Shutterstock

At the L.A. premiere ofSpider-Man: Far from Home,Zendaya stunned in an on-theme black and red gown while Holland opted for a brown monochrome look.

09of 23The Smooch Seen ‘Round the WorldKarwai Tang/WireImageThough both Holland and Zendaya were rumored to have been dating other people in 2019 and 2020, the pair wereseen sharing a kiss in a car in July 2021.

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The Smooch Seen ‘Round the World

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Though both Holland and Zendaya were rumored to have been dating other people in 2019 and 2020, the pair wereseen sharing a kiss in a car in July 2021.

10of 23Opening Up About LoveTom Holland and Zendaya.Kevin Winter/GettyIn November 2021, Holland opened up about their relationship toGQ,speaking about the pair’s bond and alluding to the photos of the pairsharing a kissinside a car over the summer.“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,” Holland told the outlet.He added, “I’ve always been really adamant to keep my private life private, because I share so much of my life with the world anyway. We sort of felt robbed of our privacy. I don’t think it’s about not being ready. It’s just that we didn’t want to.”

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Opening Up About Love

Tom Holland and Zendaya.Kevin Winter/Getty

In November 2021, Holland opened up about their relationship toGQ,speaking about the pair’s bond and alluding to the photos of the pairsharing a kissinside a car over the summer.

“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,” Holland told the outlet.

He added, “I’ve always been really adamant to keep my private life private, because I share so much of my life with the world anyway. We sort of felt robbed of our privacy. I don’t think it’s about not being ready. It’s just that we didn’t want to.”

11of 23Keeping It PrivateAlberto E. Rodriguez/GettyZendaya echoed that feeling, tellingGQ, “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. 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.“Holland added that the pair will have a discussion about revealing details of their relationship when the time is right: “This isn’t my story. It’s our story. And we’ll talk about what it is when we’re ready to talk about it together.”

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Keeping It Private

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Zendaya echoed that feeling, tellingGQ, “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. 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.”

Holland added that the pair will have a discussion about revealing details of their relationship when the time is right: “This isn’t my story. It’s our story. And we’ll talk about what it is when we’re ready to talk about it together.”

12of 23Webbed TogetherShutterstockOur spidey senses are tingling! The MCU costars stole a glance at a London photo call forSpider-Man: No Way Homeahead of the film’s premiere.

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Webbed Together

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Our spidey senses are tingling! The MCU costars stole a glance at a London photo call forSpider-Man: No Way Homeahead of the film’s premiere.

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Pretty in Pink

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Holding Tight

Tom Holland and Zendaya appear on ‘Jimmy Kimmel Live!’ alongside Benedict Cumberbatch and Jacob Batalon.Randy Holmes via Getty Images

Randy Holmes via Getty Images

15of 23Red Carpet ReadyEmma McIntyre/GettyThe pair were back at it again at the Los Angeles premiere!

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Red Carpet Ready

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The pair were back at it again at the Los Angeles premiere!

16of 23Spinning a WebMatt Baron/ShutterstockZendaya dazzled on the red carpet in a sheer spider-web gown while Holland let her shine as he wore a brown double-breasted suit.

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Spinning a Web

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Zendaya dazzled on the red carpet in a sheer spider-web gown while Holland let her shine as he wore a brown double-breasted suit.

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Sweet Birthday Wish

Tom Holland and Zendaya pose in a mirror selfie.

For theEuphoriastar’s 25th birthday,Holland shared a behind-the-scenes shot of the pairpresumably from the set of a Spider-Man film as the two were dressed as their characters from the Marvel flicks.

“My MJ, have the happiest of birthdays. Gimme a call when you’re [sp] up xxx,” he wrote alongside the 2021 post that made their relationship Instagram official.

18of 23Hand-in-HandTom Holland and Zendaya.Gotham/GC ImagesThe stylish couple kept their faces hidden behind masks as they stepped out hand-in-hand in New York City in February 2022.

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Hand-in-Hand

Tom Holland and Zendaya.Gotham/GC Images

The stylish couple kept their faces hidden behind masks as they stepped out hand-in-hand in New York City in February 2022.

19of 23Date NightTom Holland and Zendaya.Jim Poorten/NBAE via Getty ImagesZendaya and Holland were sureto catch a game between the Los Angeles Lakers and Golden State Warriorsduring the 2023 NBA Playoffs at Chase Center in San Francisco — the game was notFar from Homefor Zendaya, who grew up in Oakland!

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Date Night

Tom Holland and Zendaya.Jim Poorten/NBAE via Getty Images

Zendaya and Holland were sureto catch a game between the Los Angeles Lakers and Golden State Warriorsduring the 2023 NBA Playoffs at Chase Center in San Francisco — the game was notFar from Homefor Zendaya, who grew up in Oakland!

20of 23Happy CoupleZendaya and Tom Holland post in sweet photo shared for the actor’s birthday.Zendaya/InstagramIn celebration of Holland’s 26th birthday in 2022, Zendaya shared this sweet black-and-white photo of the pair along with the caption: “Happiest of birthdays to the one who makes me the happiest <3.”

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Happy Couple

Zendaya and Tom Holland post in sweet photo shared for the actor’s birthday.Zendaya/Instagram

In celebration of Holland’s 26th birthday in 2022, Zendaya shared this sweet black-and-white photo of the pair along with the caption: “Happiest of birthdays to the one who makes me the happiest <3.”

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Whole Lotta Love

Zendaya posts sweet pictures of Tom Holland in honor of his birthday.Zendaya/Instagram

A year later, Zendaya kept the love flowingfor Holland’s 27th birthdayand shared a set of photos to celebrate her beau on her Instagram Story.

22of 23Getting SportyTom Holland and Zendaya.Matthew Stockman/GettyNow three years in and settled in their relationship, the happy couple was spotted chatting while attending the men’s final of the BNP Paribas Open at Indian Wells Tennis Garden in March 2024.

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Getting Sporty

Tom Holland and Zendaya.Matthew Stockman/Getty

Matthew Stockman/Getty

Now three years in and settled in their relationship, the happy couple was spotted chatting while attending the men’s final of the BNP Paribas Open at Indian Wells Tennis Garden in March 2024.

23of 23Supportive LoveZendaya Tom Holland.Rommel Demano/BFA.com/ShutterstockZ showed up to support her man at the launch event for his nonalcoholic beer brand, Bero.

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Supportive Love

Zendaya Tom Holland.Rommel Demano/BFA.com/Shutterstock

Rommel Demano/BFA.com/Shutterstock

Z showed up to support her man at the launch event for his nonalcoholic beer brand, Bero.

source: people.com