In a recent interview with Men’s Health, Tom Holland revealed why he chooses not to accompany girlfriend Zendaya on the red carpet at her movie premieres. The actor explained, “It’s not my moment, it’s her moment, and if we go together, it’s about us.” While the pair are happy to share the spotlight when promoting films they’ve worked on together, like the Spider-Man trilogy, Holland said he didn’t want to detract from Zendaya’s achievements by joining her at events for her solo projects such as Challengers or Dune.
However, his comments sparked a flurry of reactions on X (formerly Twitter), with some fans interpreting them as Holland implying he would overshadow Zendaya. One user wrote, “Does he think he’s more famous than her?” Another added, “Bold of him thinking he could get the main character on the red carpets.” A third quipped, “We understand the sentiment, but you’re not drawing attention from Zendaya, bro.”
Others were quick to defend Holland, pointing out the intention behind his words. One fan clarified, “You all are so illiterate. He’s not saying he would steal her spotlight because he’s Tom Holland. He’s saying that if he walks with her, it will become about them being a couple on the red carpet rather than just about Zendaya and her work.”
Another commented, “Exactly! And mind you, when he defended her from paparazzi recently, the entire timeline was Tomdaya for like 3–4 days. It’s not him thinking he’s a bigger star—it’s knowing the fact that mainstream media has always prioritised women’s personal relationships over career achievements.”
Praise for Holland’s supportive stance poured in, with one user writing, “The way Tom quietly shows up to support Zendaya’s success while making sure the spotlight stays on her accomplishments is exactly what healthy love looks like.” Another summed it up with, “If you’re wondering what a green flag is… Tom Holland.”
Zendaya and Holland have starred together in three Spider-Man films, two of which crossed $1 billion at the global box office. Next year, the couple will reunite on film sets for both a fourth Spider-Man movie and Christopher Nolan’s The Odyssey. With release dates for both projects set for 2026, fans can expect to see plenty of the duo on red carpets in the near future.