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"Tomdaya" through the years: Chronicling Zendaya and Tom Holland's relationship

It's understandable that Zendaya and Tom Holland haven't hurried to confirm the engagement rumors that started at the Golden Globes.

A large diamond ring on Zendaya's finger at the awards show sparked reports that Holland proposed to his “Spider-Man” co-star during the holidays. CNN has contacted their representatives for a statement.

The internet, which has shipped them as “Tomdaya” for years, was ecstatic.

Here's a look back at their relationship:

July 2017

The duo starred in “Spider-Man: Homecoming,” with Holland as Peter Parker/Spider-Man and Zendaya as his love interest, MJ. Their undeniable chemistry during the movie's press tour fueled early speculation about a romance.

This was further amplified by their memorable appearance on “Lip Sync Battle.” Zendaya, dressed as Bruno Mars, performed “24K Magic,” while Holland wowed the audience with his performance of Rihanna’s “Umbrella.”

August 2017

Zendaya dismissed the romance rumors, telling Variety, “We are friends,” and firmly denying any romantic involvement.

“He’s a great guy. He’s one of my best friends,” she said. “Few people understand what it's like to do press tours at 20 years old.”

June 2019

Fans remained unconvinced, especially after filming “Spider-Man: Far From Home” and seeing Zendaya's birthday message to Holland on social media. “Happy birthday weirdo, thanks for being the wonderful person you are,” she wrote.

September 2019

Holland reciprocated on Zendaya’s birthday, posting on social media, “The birthday girl…hope you’re having an amazing day!”

July 2021

The couple was photographed kissing in Holland’s car, confirming their relationship.

September 2021

Holland seemed more comfortable with their relationship being public, wishing Zendaya a happy birthday with a photo of them on the set of a Spider-Man movie.

“My MJ, have the happiest of birthdays,” he captioned the picture.

December 2021

Around the release of “No Way Home,” Zendaya proudly posted about her boyfriend.

“My Spider-Man, I’m so proud of you,” she wrote, with a photo of her in character and a childhood picture of Holland dressed as Spider-Man.

The couple also went viral for their press tour appearances, including playfully criticizing each other's cooking.

June 2022

Zendaya addressed a viral prank claiming she and Holland were expecting a baby. “This is why I stay off Twitter,” she posted. “Just making stuff up…weekly.”

June 2023

They went viral for their enthusiastic dancing at Beyoncé’s Renaissance Tour in Warsaw, Poland. September 2023. Zendaya denied engagement rumors on Instagram after fans noticed a ring on her hand.

“I posted it for my hat, not the ring,” she said in a video. “Seriously, you think that’s how I would announce it?”

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