Tom Holland reveals how Zendaya helped him navigate Hollywood’s 'wild world'

'Spider-Man' star expresses admiration for Zendaya on Amy Poehler’s podcast

By TCP News Desk June 03, 2026
Tom Holland reveals how Zendaya helped him navigate Hollywood’s 'wild world'
Tom Holland reveals how Zendaya helped him navigate Hollywood’s ‘wild world’

Tom Holland is crazy for his fiancée Zendaya and reveals how her support has helped him navigate Hollywood’s wild world.

Appearing on the Good Hang with Amy Poehler podcast, the Spider-Man actor admits that the Challengers star’s “fearless approach inspired his own acting work.

“It’s so nice to have someone who understands that in such a personal way so that you can talk each other down, or you can bug each other up,” explains the 29-year-old.

Calling Zendaya his “lifeline,” Tom says that he “couldn’t imagine doing what I do without her”.

Elsewhere in the interview, the Uncharted actor praises the actress for her powerful performance in Euphoria’s finale season and even her role in The Drama alongside Robert Pattinson.

Tom points out that watching her “as Rue in Euphoria, she could not be more different to who she is in real life; if you see her as Emma in The Drama, it’s just such a different performance, but with no less intent or passion or drive”.

The Odyssey actor believes that Zendaya is the best actress and she has “something special”.

Meanwhile, the couple first confirmed their romance in November 2021; however, some reports suggested that they might have already tied the knot earlier this year.

On the professional front, Zendaya and Tom will be seen together in Spider-Man: Brand New Day, set to release in theatres on July 31.

They will also appear in Christopher Nolan's upcoming movie, which is going to hit the cinemas on July 17.

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