Zendaya Addresses Tom Holland Marriage Rumors With Fake Wedding Clip

The actress pokes fun at the internet's obsession with her relationship status.

Mar. 17, 2026 at 6:53pm

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Zendaya made a guest appearance on Jimmy Kimmel Live! to promote her new movie, The Drama. During the interview, she addressed the recent rumors about her marrying her co-star Tom Holland. Zendaya showed a clip from the movie that featured a low-quality edit of Tom's face pasted onto her co-star Robert Pattinson's body, joking that it was "real footage" from her wedding day. The actress also commented on the fake AI-generated photos of her and Tom in wedding attire that had been circulating online, clarifying that they were not real.

Why it matters

The rumors about Zendaya and Tom Holland's relationship status have been a topic of intense speculation and fascination for fans. By addressing the rumors directly and poking fun at them, Zendaya is asserting control over the narrative and maintaining her privacy.

The details

During her appearance on Jimmy Kimmel Live!, Zendaya showed a clip from her new movie, The Drama, that featured a low-quality edit of Tom Holland's face pasted onto her co-star Robert Pattinson's body. She jokingly claimed that this was "real footage" from her wedding day, playing into the rumors that she and Tom had secretly tied the knot. Zendaya also commented on the fake AI-generated photos of her and Tom in wedding attire that had been circulating online, clarifying that they were not real and that she had simply been "out and about in real life" when people started congratulating her on her "wedding photos."

  • On March 1, Zendaya's stylist, Law Roach, suggested during a red carpet interview that she and Tom had secretly gotten married.
  • Zendaya appeared on Jimmy Kimmel Live! on March 17 to promote her new movie, The Drama.

The players

Zendaya

An American actress and singer who is known for her roles in the HBO series Euphoria and the Spider-Man films with Tom Holland.

Tom Holland

A British actor who is known for playing the role of Spider-Man in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, and has been rumored to be in a relationship with Zendaya.

Robert Pattinson

A British actor who co-stars with Zendaya in the film The Drama.

Law Roach

Zendaya's longtime friend and stylist.

Jimmy Kimmel

The host of the late-night talk show Jimmy Kimmel Live!, where Zendaya appeared as a guest.

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What they’re saying

“Oh, really? I haven't seen them.”

— Zendaya (Jimmy Kimmel Live!)

“Well, you know, it's just a little something to clear the confusion...this is my first time showing it.”

— Zendaya (Jimmy Kimmel Live!)

“The wedding has already happened—you missed it! It's very true.”

— Law Roach, Zendaya's stylist (Access Hollywood)

“Many people have been fooled by them. I was just out and about in real life, and people were like, 'Oh my God, your wedding photos are gorgeous!' and I was like, 'Babe, they're AI.' They're not real!”

— Zendaya (Jimmy Kimmel Live!)

What’s next

Zendaya and Tom Holland have not confirmed any plans for a wedding, and it remains to be seen if they will address the rumors further in the future.

The takeaway

Zendaya's playful response to the marriage rumors demonstrates her ability to maintain her privacy and control the narrative around her personal life, even in the face of intense public speculation.