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Tom Holland is delighted to openly express his affectionate relationship with Zendaya, having previously kept it discreet for a considerable time. According to a trustworthy source, the Marvel co-stars conscientiously concealed their romantic involvement at the beginning of their courtship. This was primarily due to their mutual inclination to maintain a sense of privacy regarding their personal lives. Consequently, this shared desire to evade public scrutiny served as a foundation for their connection during the initial phase of their relationship.
Their relationship was something both actors "preferred to keep private" due to their public profiles, according to an insider. However, that has changed recently. "They now recognize that everyone knows they are together," the source tells Us. "Tom is proud to declare Zendaya as his girlfriend and express his love for her because he wants the world to be aware."
In the last month, Holland, who is 27 years old, has provided new insights into his bond with the 26-year-old Golden Globe winner. "During the early stages of our relationship, I once fixed my girlfriend's door," Holland disclosed in a June 23 interview with Unilad.
While their relationship wasn't made public until July 2021 when they were photographed kissing in a car, fans noted similarities between Holland's comment about carpentry in July 2021 and a comment he made on Jimmy Kimmel Live! in December 2019. During the show, he mentioned fixing a friend's door without specifying who the friend was, leading to speculation that it was Zendaya.
Although initially keeping a low profile, the couple has been seen together in various locations over the past few months. They have spent a day at the Louvre in Paris, attended the opening of the Nita Mukesh Ambani Cultural Centre in India, walked Zendaya's dog together in London, and sang to each other at a Beyoncé concert in Poland.
During an interview with Buzzfeed earlier this month, Holland openly confessed to feeling content, enamored, and committed in his relationship. Moreover, he expressed gratitude towards his partner for accepting and not criticizing his lengthy hairstyle during the production of his latest series, The Crowded Room on Apple TV+. In an interview with Radio Times, he acknowledged Zendaya's patience, acknowledging that it was challenging for her to witness his appearance for a prolonged ten-month period.
Holland has previously acknowledged the lack of privacy in his and Zendaya's lives due to their fame. He expressed feeling robbed of their personal moments being shared with the public. In an interview with GQ in November 2021, Holland emphasized his respect for Zendaya and stated that discussing their relationship is a conversation that can only be had with her consent. He believes their relationship is a shared story and will be shared when they both feel ready.