Tom Holland and Zendaya are one of the most popular and adorable couples in Hollywood right now. The two stars, who play Peter Parker and MJ in the Spider-Man franchise, have been dating since 2021 and have recently made their relationship public. However, not everyone was happy about their romance, especially the producer of the Marvel movies, Amy Pascal.

Pascal revealed in a recent interview with the New York Times that she had advised all the Spider-Man actors, including Tobey Maguire, Andrew Garfield and Tom Holland, to not date their co-stars. She said that she gave them a lecture when they were cast in their respective films and warned them of the potential complications that could arise from mixing work and love. She said, “I took Tom and Zendaya aside separately when we first cast them and gave them a lecture. Don’t go there — just don’t. Try not to.” She also mentioned that she gave a similar advice to Andrew Garfield and Emma Stone, who dated for four years after starring in The Amazing Spider-Man movies.

The couple ignored the producer’s advice and fell in love on set

However, Pascal’s advice fell on deaf ears, as all the Spider-Man actors ignored her and followed their hearts. Tom Holland and Zendaya, who met on the set of Spider-Man: Homecoming in 2016, developed a close friendship and chemistry that eventually turned into love. The two kept their relationship under wraps for a long time, until they were spotted kissing in a car in July 2021. Since then, they have been more open about their feelings and have appeared together in several events and social media posts.

Zendaya, who previously dated actor Jacob Elordi, said in an interview with GQ that she was grateful for Tom Holland’s support and presence in her life. She said, “He’s my best friend. He’s the person I laugh the hardest with every day. I’m really lucky to have him in my life.” Tom Holland, who also dated actress Olivia Bolton, said in an interview with British Vogue that he was very happy with Zendaya and that she helped him deal with the pressures of fame. He said, “She’s helped me a lot. She’s very caring and understanding. She’s the best thing that’s ever happened to me.”

Tom Holland and Zendaya faced some challenges and rumors along the way

Despite their happiness, Tom Holland and Zendaya have also faced some challenges and rumors along the way. One of them was when Zendaya unfollowed everyone on Instagram, including Tom, which sparked speculations that they had broken up. However, the actress later clarified that it was a glitch and that she still followed Tom. She also said that she was not a fan of social media and that she preferred to keep her personal life private.

Another challenge was when Tom Holland injured himself while skiing after wrapping up the filming of Spider-Man: No Way Home. The actor said that he called Zendaya on FaceTime with blood all over his face to show her his wounds. Zendaya said that she was shocked and worried when she saw him and asked him what he was doing. Tom said that he wanted to do something adventurous after finishing the movie and that he thought he looked cool with a bloody face.

The couple is looking forward to the future and their careers

Tom Holland and Zendaya are currently enjoying the success of their latest film, Spider-Man: No Way Home, which has become the highest-grossing movie of 2021 and the first pandemic-era movie to cross $1 billion at the global box office. The film, which also stars Benedict Cumberbatch, Alfred Molina, Willem Dafoe and Jacob Batalon, has received rave reviews from critics and fans alike. The film features multiple Spider-Man actors and villains from different universes, creating a multiverse of madness.

The couple is also looking forward to their future projects and their careers. Tom Holland will reprise his role as Spider-Man in the upcoming Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness, which is set to release in May 2022. He will also star in the Uncharted movie, based on the video game series, which is set to release in February 2022. Zendaya will reprise her role as Chani in the Dune: Part Two movie, which is set to release in October 2023. She will also star in the biopic of singer Ronnie Spector, which is in development.

Check out their latest clip exiting the venue in London:

Zendaya and Tom Holland spotted in London.
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