An unnamed source recently claimed that Tom Holland’s ‘lip sync’ battle left a lasting impression on Zendaya.
Tom Holland and Zendaya are set to share the screen in two major upcoming films. The couple returns to Spider-Man franchise i 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 have linked Zendaya to a key role as the Greek goddess Athena in the film.
With both projects slated for release within weeks of each other, the pair are expected to be a prominent presence during next year’s promotional circuit.
The renewed attention on the pair has also revived discussion about one of their most memorable public appearances: their 2017 episode of “Lip Sync Battle.”
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While it’s still unclear exactly when Holland and Zendaya’s friendship turned romantic, an unnamed source recently claimed that Holland’s performance 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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Midway through the routine, the song changed to Rihanna’s Umbrellaand Holland reappeared in a dramatically different outfit that included fishnet stockings, a corset and black shorts. During the performance, Zendaya could be seen laughing and reacting from the audience.
A source cited by InStyle said the performance demonstrated Holland’s confidence and versatility as a performer, and claimed it helped make an impression on Zendaya.
The insider said: “It shows how amazingly talented he is. It takes a lot of confidence for a straight guy to pull off.” That’s what “sealed the deal” for Zendaya.
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Are Tom Holland and Zendaya married?
Rumors that Holland and Zendaya got married in secret have been circulating online for months. Speculation gained traction after comments made by Zendaya’s stylist, Law Roach, were interpreted by some fans as a reference to a private wedding.
Speculation intensified when AI-generated images depicting 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 is already found. You missed it.”
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In an interview with EsquireTom Holland also spoke about the AI-generated wedding photos and whether he had to go out of his way to tell his family members that the photos were fake. He said, “No, because they were all there. That’s all you get.”
The couple have generally kept details of their relationship private since they were first linked romantically in 2017, choosing to speak publicly about each other only on rare occasions.
