An unnamed source recently claimed that Tom Holland’s lip sync battle left a lasting impression on Zendaya.
Tom Holland and Zendaya will share the screen in two major upcoming films. The couple returns to the Spider Man franchise Spider-Man: Brand New Daywith Holland reprising his role as Peter Parker and Zendaya expected to return as Michelle “MJ” Jones.
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The actors are also part of Christopher Nolan’s upcoming film adaptation of The Odyssey. Holland will play Telemachus, while reports link Zendaya to play the Greek goddess Athena in a key role in the film.
With both projects releasing within weeks of each other, the pair are expected to have a prominent presence on next year’s promotional circuit.
The renewed attention on the couple has also reignited discussion about one of their most memorable public appearances: their 2017 episode of “Lip Sync Battle.”
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While it remains unclear when exactly Holland and Zendaya’s friendship became romantic, an unnamed source recently claimed that Holland’s appearance on the show left a lasting impression on Zendaya.
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Zendaya’s reaction to Tom Holland’s ‘Lip Sync Battle’ performance
The episode became one of the most talked about moments on the internet. Holland’s performance began with him carrying an umbrella while dressed in a three-piece suit and bowler hat.
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Halfway through the routine, the song shifted to Rihanna’s Umbrellaand Holland reappeared in a dramatically different outfit with fishnet stockings, a corset and black shorts. During the performance, Zendaya could be seen laughing and reacting from the audience.
A source quoted by In Style said the performance showed Holland’s confidence and versatility as an artist, claiming it impressed Zendaya.
The insider said: “It shows how incredibly talented he is. It takes a lot of confidence for a straight man to pull off drag.” It’s what “sealed the deal” for Zendaya.
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Are Tom Holland and Zendaya married?
Rumors that Holland and Zendaya secretly got married have been circulating online for months. The speculation gained traction after comments from Zendaya’s stylist, Law Roach, were interpreted by some fans as a reference to a private wedding.
Speculation increased when AI-generated images of a wedding ceremony began circulating on social media.
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Holland himself came out and seemingly confirmed that he and Zendaya had tied the knot. He said, “The wedding has already taken place. You missed it.”
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In an interview with EsquireTom Holland also spoke about the AI-generated wedding photos and whether he should go out of his way to tell his family members that the images were fake. He said, “No, because they were all there. That’s all you can say about that.”
The couple has generally kept the details of their relationship private since they were first romantically linked in 2017, choosing to only talk about each other publicly on rare occasions.
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