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.