When Euphoria premiered in 2019, it did not just shake up television with its raw portrayal of youth; it also ignited a fascination with its magnetic cast. Among them, Jacob Elordi and Zendaya stood out, their undeniable on-screen presence sparking interest even though their characters, Nate and Rue, never shared a romantic storyline. As the cameras stopped rolling for the initial season, whispers grew louder, with signs hinting at something deeper than friendship between the two.

Though the pair remained famously private, their connection became one of Hollywood’s most talked-about mysteries, leaving the masses endlessly speculating about Elordi and Zendaya's nature of relationship.

Rumors of a romance between Zendaya and Jacob Elordi surfaced immediately after they starred together in Euphoria in the aforementioned year. The pair were spotted vacationing in Greece in the same year, per Elle, and spending time together in Australia, fueling speculation of an off-screen connection. Despite Elordi calling Zendaya like his sister in a 2019 GQ interview, the two were frequently seen together at events and outings, including a Fendi launch in New York in early 2020, where they appeared close.

By mid-2020, however, talk of a romance between the two began to quiet down, per Elle, as Jacob Elordi was linked to model Kaia Gerber. Zendaya, meanwhile, went on to date her Spider-Man co-star Tom Holland. Though the pair’s rumored relationship never became official, they remained on friendly terms. Elordi congratulated Zendaya on her 2020 Emmy win and later shared posts celebrating Euphoria’s success, proving that whatever their past, mutual respect and friendship endured beyond speculation. Cut to 2025, one of them is not only in a relationship but is also engaged.

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Zendaya, as many would know, has transitioned from being Tom Holland’s girlfriend to his fiancée. Is a wedding in the near future for the two, though?

Zendaya and Tom Holland, engaged since December 2024, appear to be in no rush to walk down the aisle. In April 2025, Zendaya’s longtime stylist Law Roach joked to E! News that he was “resting up for 2026,” hinting that the wedding is not happening this year at least. Months later, Roach confirmed that planning had not even begun, citing Zendaya’s packed filming schedule, including the next Dune instalment. He assured her admirers and Tom Holland’s alike that the couple has “a lot of time.”

So, regarding Jacob Elordi and Zendaya, their rumored romance remains a nostalgic chapter in Hollywood’s ever-turning storybook of speculation. However, both stars have since carved distinct paths both professionally and personally. Their early camaraderie surely still fascinates those who witnessed it unfold. As Zendaya prepares for her next cinematic era and a future with Tom Holland, and Elordi continues his rise in Hollywood, their brief entanglement endures as a reminder of how quietly connections can shape lasting intrigue.

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