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Published 10:07 23 Sep 2025 GMT
After Zendaya unfollowed Tom Holland on Instagram last year, fans went into meltdown - but the Spider-Man star has since addressed their relationship.
The sudden Instagram purge came right before Zendaya cleared out her “following” list, leaving many to wonder if the couple had quietly split.
Understandably, fans at the time were perplexed, with many thinking the worst.
One concerned fan wrote, “Whyyyy did Zendaya remove Tom from Instagram???? Mama miaaaa don't let it be...”
Another added: “Break up news is coming I fear,” while a third pleaded: “For the glory of my mother! Don't scare me like that.”
But as with most things in the entertainment biz, things were blown slightly out of proportion, and Holland has since calmed the commotion.
Firstly, Holland confronted the speculation in a brief exchange with a TMZ photographer in 2025. When asked: “Have you split up with Zendaya?” the actor responded clearly: “No, absolutely not.”
But in 2026, the actor also seemingly confirmed that they have tied the knot, so they're in it for the long haul.
The actor addressed viral AI-generated wedding images that spread online and reportedly received more than 10 million likes. The fake photos showed Holland celebrating with Zendaya on Lake Como, leading some people to believe the images were genuine.
According to Holland, his grandmother even saw the pictures and thought she had been left off the guest list.
When asked by Esquire whether he had to reassure other family members who believed the images, Holland replied: “No, because they were all there.”
While the actor declined to discuss the ceremony itself, adding, “That’s all you’ll get on that”, the comment strongly suggests that a wedding has already taken place.
The pair first sparked dating rumors in 2021 after years of friendship dating back to their time on Spider-Man: Homecoming in 2016.
Despite the spotlight, they’ve maintained a notoriously private relationship, occasionally celebrating each other on social media.
However, rumors have since begun swirling that Tom and Zendaya are already married after her long-time stylist Law Roach appeared to confirm it during a red carpet appearance.
Speaking at the 2026 Actor Awards, Access Hollywood reported that Law said: "The wedding has already happened. You missed it."
When asked if that was true, Law laughed: "It’s very true."
The couple and their representatives are yet to address the rumors publicly.
Away from tabloids, Tom also spoke fondly about Zendaya during his appearance on the Dish from Waitrose podcast with Nick Grimshaw and Angela Hartnett.
Joking about the professional boundaries they maintain off camera, he quipped: “Studios love it, one hotel room,” then clarified: “Separate cars to and from set. Separate drivers. We’re not crazy now. Listen, it’s work, alright?!”
But when it came to his feelings, he was full of praise: “It’s a saving grace. Yeah, best thing that’s ever happened to me.”
Tom described moments on set when you can tell your partner is right there with you: “It’s just that perfect thing when you’re on set and a director will give you a note that maybe you don’t agree with, or I know that she doesn’t particularly like, and it’s just that, like, familiar glance at each other of like, can’t wait to talk about that later.”
Zendaya echoed the sentiment in Vanity Fair, describing their on-set rapport as “strangely comfortable.”
She added: “It’s like second nature if anything. You feel extra safe with the person you’re acting beside. I love working with him,” and praised him as “so talented, and so passionate about what he does.”
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Published 16:48 05 Jan 2024 GMT
Zendaya has made a significant change to her Instagram account that has sent shockwaves through her fanbase.
The actress, who boasts a staggering 184 million followers on the social media platform, has unfollowed her Spider-Man co-star and boyfriend, Tom Holland.
Zendaya and Holland, who have been close friends for years, made headlines in 2021 when they seemingly confirmed their romantic relationship.
Despite their desire for privacy when it comes to their personal lives, the couple occasionally share heartfelt Instagram posts about each other, often on special occasions like birthdays.
The world witnessed a frenzy of speculation back in September when Zendaya posted a picture that led fans to believe she was wearing an engagement ring. However, she promptly dispelled these rumors in a video by pointing out that the ring was on her right hand, not her left, saying, "I posted [the picture] for my hat… Like, not for the ring on my right finger, you guys. Seriously, you think that's how I would drop the deuce? Like, what?!"
Now, as the year 2024 begins, Zendaya's decision to unfollow Holland on Instagram has left many in a state of concern, fearing that their relationship might have come to an end.
Fans took to social media to express their worries about the unfollowing incident, with some fearing that it might be a sign of a breakup.
One concerned individual wrote, "Whyyyy did Zendaya remove Tom from Instagram???? Mama miaaaa don't let it be..." Another added, "Break up news is coming I fear," while a third pleaded, "For the glory of my mother! Don't scare me like that."
However, some astute observers believe that Zendaya's Instagram purge may be related to her upcoming film projects. She is set to star in both Dune: Part Two and The Challengers in the coming months, and it's plausible that she wants to reposition her account for promotional purposes.
One Reddit user suggested, "I assume like most major celebs, she has a finsta and has simply decided to turn this account into strictly business/fashion/PR."
Another chimed in, "I’m pretty convinced that celebrities’ verified accounts are mostly for publicity, including the types of posts they make and who they follow/don’t follow, and that they have secret personal accounts for everything else!"
It's worth noting that Zendaya hasn't been actively posting on her Instagram account for several months, which may explain her decision to unfollow everyone. Some speculate that she's keeping the account primarily for work-related purposes.
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Published 10:56 10 Dec 2025 GMT
Zendaya sent the internet into instant meltdown after she abruptly unfollowed boyfriend Tom Holland on Instagram. The social-media shakeup – part of a full wipe of her following list – sparked rampant speculation that Hollywood’s most beloved low-key couple might have quietly ended things.
Within minutes, fan pages lit up with panic.
“Whyyyy did Zendaya remove Tom from Instagram???? Mama miaaaa don't let it be…” one user begged.
Another feared: “Break up news is coming I fear,” while a third pleaded: “For the glory of my mother! Don’t scare me like that.”
But despite the frenzy, it didn’t take long for the Spider-Man actor to step in and set the record straight.
TMZ caught up with Holland shortly after the speculation exploded. When a photographer asked bluntly: “Have you split up with Zendaya?” he answered without hesitation: “No, absolutely not.”
Tom Holland and his now-fiancée, Zendaya. Credit: Emma McIntyre / Getty Images.
Just like that, Holland put a lid on the breakup rumors, telling fans that everything between him and Zendaya is still solid. According to sources close to the pair, Zendaya’s unfollow spree was simply a digital clean-up – not a relationship red flag.
Zendaya and Holland – who first met on the set of Spider-Man: Homecoming in 2016 – have always kept their relationship intensely private despite global attention. Dating rumors swirled for years until they went public in 2021, and since then they’ve balanced fame with discretion.
Tom has regularly spoken about how grounding Zendaya is in his life. On the Dish from Waitrose podcast, he joked about maintaining professional boundaries on set – “Studios love it, one hotel room… kidding!”– before openly calling Zendaya “the best thing that’s ever happened to me.”
Zendaya has echoed the sentiment, telling Vanity Fair that working with Tom feels “strangely comfortable” and calling him “so talented” and “so passionate about what he does.”
Just as fans were recovering from the unfollow incident, another surprise dropped: an engagement announcement in The Boston Globe showing Zendaya and co-star Robert Pattinson posing like a soon-to-wed couple.
The announcement looked shockingly legitimate – until readers noticed the fictional names Emma Harwood and Charlie Thompson. It was actually a cleverly planted promotional stunt for The Drama, the pair’s upcoming A24 film, in which they play an engaged couple navigating a chaotic wedding week.
The faux newspaper notice doubled as the film’s poster and quickly went viral, even appearing in Zendaya’s own social-media posts.
Despite the swirl of half-truths, fan theories, and movie-promo confusion, Holland’s calm reassurance cut through the noise. Zendaya didn’t unfollow him over drama, and her 'engagement' to Pattinson exists only in the world of fiction.
For now, the couple remains firmly together – on screen, off screen, and unbothered by social-media panic.
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Published 14:52 10 Dec 2025 GMT
Zendaya sparked internet chaos early last year after unfollowing boyfriend Tom Holland on Instagram, triggering a wave of breakup speculation among fans.
The social-media purge, part of a full clearing of her following list, left followers panicked and scrambling for answers.
Within minutes, fan pages were flooded with alarmed messages.
“Whyyyy did Zendaya remove Tom from Instagram???? Mama miaaaa don't let it be…” one user pleaded.
Another wrote: “Break up news is coming I fear,” while a third begged: “For the glory of my mother! Don’t scare me like that.”
Despite the frenzy, the truth was far less dramatic.
TMZ caught up with Holland as speculation mounted.
When asked: “Have you split up with Zendaya?” he responded unequivocally: “No, absolutely not.”
Zendaya and Tom Holland are one of Hollywood's most famous couples. Credit: Dave Benett/Getty Images.
The Spider-Man star’s reassurance immediately calmed fans, confirming that Zendaya’s unfollowing spree was merely a digital clean-up rather than a reflection of any relationship trouble.
Zendaya and Holland first met on the set of Spider-Man: Homecoming in 2016 and have since maintained a famously private relationship.
They went public with dating rumors in 2021 but continue to shield their personal lives from constant media attention.
Holland has frequently spoken about how Zendaya grounds him.
On the Dish from Waitrose podcast, he joked about studio rules regarding shared hotel rooms before calling her “the best thing that’s ever happened to me.”
Zendaya has reciprocated, telling Vanity Fair that working with Holland feels “strangely comfortable” and praising him as “so talented” and “so passionate about what he does.”
Adding to the whirlwind, fans were briefly misled by an engagement announcement in The Boston Globe, featuring Zendaya and Robert Pattinson.
The notice, showing the two actors in wedding-style poses, appeared authentic – until the fictional names Emma Harwood and Charlie Thompson revealed it was a playful promotional stunt.
The ad was tied to The Drama, their upcoming A24 film about an engaged couple whose wedding week goes awry.
The faux newspaper notice doubled as the film’s poster and was shared widely on social media, even by Zendaya herself.
Despite the viral Instagram rumors and faux engagement buzz, Holland and Zendaya remain firmly together.
The unfollowing was simply a routine account refresh, and the ‘engagement’ exists only within the fictional world of The Drama.
For now, the couple continues their low-key but solid relationship, balancing privacy with professional life – and leaving fans relieved that real-life love is untouched by social-media panic.
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Published 13:22 13 Jan 2024 GMT
Tom Holland has spoken out after fans became concerned that he and girlfriend Zendaya had called it quits.
Rumors began swirling earlier this week after the actress unfollowed her Spider-Man co-star and boyfriend on Instagram.
Fans swiftly took to social media to express their worries about the unfollowing, with some fearing that it might be a sign of a breakup between the two stars.
One concerned individual wrote: "Whyyyy did Zendaya remove Tom from Instagram???? Mama miaaaa don't let it be..." Another added: "Break up news is coming I fear," while a third pleaded, "For the glory of my mother! Don't scare me like that."
However, it wasn't long before others noticed that The Greatest Showman star - who boasts a staggering 184 million followers on the social media platform - had actually unfollowed everyone on Instagram.
While some people debated whether or not Zendaya's Instagram purge may be related to her upcoming film projects - as she is set to star in both Dune: Part Two and The Challengers in the coming months - and that she may want to utilize her platform simply for promotional purposes, other fans were still up in the air about the couple's relationship status.
Fortunately, Holland has now addressed the rumors.
During a recent encounter with a TMZ photographer, the Spider-Man star was asked about his relationship status, and he responded with a clear and definitive answer.
As the paparazzo engaged in some casual conversation with Holland, he didn't waste any time getting to the burning question. "Have you split up with Zendaya?" the photographer inquired directly.
Holland's response was unambiguous and left no room for speculation. He firmly replied, "No, absolutely not."
There we go, everyone - we can all collectively exhale. With this straightforward statement, Holland has set the record straight and reassured fans that he and Zendaya are still very much together.
Zendaya and Holland, who have been close friends for years, made headlines in 2021 when they seemingly confirmed their romantic relationship.
Despite their rather private relationship, the couple occasionally share heartfelt Instagram posts about each other, often on special occasions like birthdays.
In fact, fans were whipped into a frenzy of speculation back in September when Zendaya posted a picture that led fans to believe she was wearing an engagement ring. However, she promptly dispelled these rumors in a video by pointing out that the ring was on her right hand, not her left, saying: "I posted [the picture] for my hat…
"Like, not for the ring on my right finger, you guys. Seriously, you think that's how I would drop the deuce? Like, what?!"
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Published 12:47 31 Jul 2025 GMT
Zendaya opened up about her Instagram profile after she sent fans into a meltdown by unfollowing Tom Holland.
The move instantly sparked breakup speculation, with worried followers posting their emotional responses online.
One fan begged: “Whyyyy did Zendaya remove Tom from Instagram???? Mama miaaaa don't let it be...”
Another added: “Break up news is coming I fear,” while a third pleaded: “For the glory of my mother! Don't scare me like that.”
The Instagram purge had many convinced the low-key couple might have quietly called it quits. But it turns out, the answer is a lot simpler — and way less dramatic.
In an encounter with a TMZ photographer, Holland directly addressed the rumors.
When asked: “Have you split up with Zendaya?” he didn’t hesitate: “No, absolutely not.” Just like that, speculation was shut down, and fans could breathe again.
Zendaya’s social media cleanse, it seems, was just that — a routine digital declutter, not a relationship red flag.
The star has even opened up about her Instagram account in an interview with Vogue.
When asked about her 170 million followers, Zendaya replied: "I really try not to think - like, that's a lot of people."
Adding that she just posts whatever she thinks is cool, she admitted: "I feel the responsibility. It's like, there's a duality, really. There's a sense of me ignoring it and pretending it's not a real thing, and then also a sense of, there's a lot of people watching right now so I should probably say something and do things that are meaningful because I have an effect over a lot of people."
Zendaya expressed her desire to positively impact as many people as she could with her Instagram content.
Holland and Zendaya have been keeping things private since the beginning of their romance, which first sparked public interest in 2021.
The two met years earlier while filming Spider-Man: Homecoming in 2016 and formed a friendship that quietly evolved into something more.
While they’ve stayed mostly under the radar, both stars have offered rare glimpses into their connection. Back in September, Zendaya was quick to correct engagement rumors after she posted a picture of her wearing a ring.
“I posted [the picture] for my hat… Like, not for the ring on my right finger, you guys,” she said in a video, laughing off the frenzy. “Seriously, you think that's how I would drop the deuce? Like, what?!”
Meanwhile, Holland has spoken candidly about Zendaya during his appearance on the Dish from Waitrose podcast with Nick Grimshaw and Angela Hartnett.
While joking about how studios treat their relationship on set, he said, “Studios love it, one hotel room,” before clarifying: “Separate cars to and from set. Separate drivers. We’re not crazy now. Listen, it’s work, alright?!”
Despite the jokes, he didn’t hold back when it came to praising his partner. “It’s a saving grace. Yeah, best thing that’s ever happened to me,” he said.
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