‘Spider-Man’ Actor Tom Holland’s Dating History, From Rumoured Romances To Engagement With Zendaya

Tom Holland has built a big fan base ever since he started appearing as ‘Spider-Man’ in the MCU. The actor entered the billion-dollar franchise with Captain America: Civil War in 2016 and has been featured in three solo films, focusing on his character. For the unversed, Tom’s acting career dates back to 2006 when he started working on stage. In 2010, he had the opportunity to give his voice to the character, ‘Sho,’ in the English dubbed version of the Japanese animated fantasy film, Arietty. He continued working in a few more films like The Impossible, How I Live Now, and Locke.

Tom Holland made his television debut in 2015, playing ‘Gregory Cromwell’ in six episodes of the British TV series, Wolf Hall. He then appeared in The Crowded Room, which started airing on Apple TV+ in 2023. Outside the MCU, Holland has been featured in films such as Edge of Winter, The Lost City of Z, Pilgrimage, The Current War, The Devil All the Time, Cherry, and Uncharted. Meanwhile, Tom will also return as ‘Peter Parker’ in Spider-Man: Brand New Day, which is releasing on July 31, 2026. The actor has also been in the headlines ever since the news of his marriage to actress Zendaya went viral. Keep reading to know about Tom’s high-profile dating history before he got romantically linked to Zendaya!

Tom Holland and Elle Lotherington were reportedly linked to each other for some time

Between 2015 and 2016, rumours of Tom Holland dating Elle Lotherington were trending everywhere. The reports emerged in 2015 when Elle shared a post on X in response to Tom revealing that he had been cast as ‘Spider-Man.’ Elle’s post featured her saying that she couldn’t be a “more proud girlfriend.” Notably, Tom never responded to the tweet from his side and confirmed anything about his alleged relationship with Elle. However, he once claimed in an interview in 2019 that he attempted to do the ‘Spider-Man’ kiss with an old girlfriend, whose identity was not revealed during the conversation.

Tom Holland was believed to be in a relationship with Ella Purnell

Around a year after the reports of him dating Elle Lotherington created headlines, Tom Holland was rumoured to be romantically linked to actress Ella Purnell. The rumours started with Ella and Tom’s appearance at the BAFTA afterparty in 2017. Tom Holland received a Rising Star Award at the event. The actor reportedly celebrated the moment by dancing with Ella during a party organised by Harvey Weinstein. According to The Sun, Tom later invited Ella to a private party. An insider for the outlet additionally claimed that Tom and Ella reportedly appeared close to each other at Harvey’s party.

Tom Holland was once spotted with Olivia Bolton

Tom Holland and Olivia Bolton were once believed to be in a relationship. The reports started in July 2019 when pictures of the duo started going viral online. The snaps were allegedly captured at Hyde Park in London. The pair have been close friends since childhood. Moreover, a report by The Sun claimed that Tom and Olivia were dating for almost two months before the pictures were taken. The duo reportedly separated in 2020, with an insider for The Daily Mail claiming that although they were close to each other, Tom and Olivia decided that it was best for them to remain friends.

Tom Holland’s social media post led to rumours of him dating Nadia Parkes

Shortly after his alleged relationship with Olivia Bolton ended, new reports of Tom Holland dating Nadia Parkes went viral. Tom shared a picture of Nadia on Instagram in 2020, and the latter was spotted posing with a mask on her face. Notably, Tom and Nadia never made any official announcement related to the romance or responded to the reports of the same. However, they were liking each other’s social media posts for a few months, and they reportedly separated before July 2021.

Tom Holland and Zendaya’s longtime relationship in brief

Tom Holland and Zendaya were frequently featured on each other’s social media handles ever since they were cast for Spider-Man: Homecoming in 2016. Tom Holland confirmed the romance in 2021 by sharing a picture on Instagram, and they started attending many events together. The pair got engaged in January 2025. Before the news was confirmed, Zendaya was spotted with a diamond on her left ring finger when she appeared on the red carpet of the Golden Globe Awards. The couple was once again in the headlines when Zendaya’s image architect, Law Roach, claimed at the 2026 SAG Actor Awards that the actress has tied the knot with Tom Holland. While the duo’s AI wedding photos went viral recently, Zendaya responded to the same on Jimmy Kimmel Live! on March 16, 2026, by saying:

“I was out and about in real life and people are like, ‘Oh my god, your wedding photos are really gorgeous.’ And I was like, ‘Babe they’re AI.’ They’re not real.”

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