Zendaya Addresses Viral AI Wedding Photos with Tom Holland

The 'Euphoria' star says 'many people have been fooled' by the AI-generated images.

Mar. 17, 2026 at 10:21am

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Zendaya appeared on 'Jimmy Kimmel Live' and addressed the viral AI wedding photos that surfaced online, showing her and her 'Spider-Man' co-star Tom Holland getting married. The actor said 'many people have been fooled' by the AI-generated images, and even some of her personal friends thought the photos were real. Zendaya also teased a video of her and Holland's 'supposed wedding,' which was actually just a clip from her new movie 'The Drama' with Holland's face edited in.

Why it matters

The AI-generated wedding photos sparked widespread speculation and confusion online about the relationship status of the two high-profile actors. Zendaya's comments help clarify that the images were not real and were created using advanced AI technology, which has become increasingly sophisticated in generating convincing fake media.

The details

During her appearance on 'Jimmy Kimmel Live,' Zendaya laughed off the viral AI wedding photos, saying 'many people have been fooled by them.' She recounted how people in her personal life thought the photos were real and were upset they didn't get an invite. To further address the confusion, Zendaya shared a video that she said was of her and Holland's 'supposed wedding,' but it was actually just a clip from her new movie 'The Drama' with Holland's face edited in.

  • The AI wedding photos went viral earlier this month after Zendaya's stylist, Law Roach, said the two had tied the knot.
  • Zendaya addressed the photos during her appearance on 'Jimmy Kimmel Live' on Monday night.

The players

Zendaya

An American actress and singer who stars in the HBO series 'Euphoria' and has appeared in the 'Spider-Man' films alongside Tom Holland.

Tom Holland

A British actor best known for playing the role of Spider-Man in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, co-starring with Zendaya in the recent 'Spider-Man' films.

Jimmy Kimmel

The host of the late-night talk show 'Jimmy Kimmel Live' where Zendaya appeared to address the viral AI wedding photos.

Law Roach

Zendaya's personal stylist who had earlier this month said that Zendaya and Tom Holland had tied the knot, sparking the viral AI wedding photo speculation.

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What they’re saying

“Really?! I haven't seen any of that!”

— Zendaya (Jimmy Kimmel Live)

“Many people have been fooled by them.”

— Zendaya (Jimmy Kimmel Live)

“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)

“A little something to just clear the confusion.”

— Zendaya (Jimmy Kimmel Live)

“It's such a huge part of our story, obviously, and we grew up making those films. And it's such a privilege to be able to do them. I know Tom cares so much about the role and doing it justice.”

— Zendaya (Jimmy Kimmel Live)

What’s next

Zendaya and Tom Holland are expected to continue promoting their upcoming 'Spider-Man: Brand New Day' film, which is set to release on July 31.

The takeaway

The viral AI-generated wedding photos of Zendaya and Tom Holland highlight the growing sophistication of AI technology in creating convincing fake media, which can easily spread misinformation online. Zendaya's comments help clarify that the photos were not real, and that she and Holland remain focused on their acting careers and the next installment of the 'Spider-Man' franchise.