“She’s My Best Friend” Tom Holland Gushes About Fiancé Zendaya, Claims He Has Been “The Happiest”

Published 06/16/2026, 9:20 AM EDT

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In a heartfelt chat with Esquire UK, Tom Holland adorably admitted that he has never been happier since Zendaya entered his life, praising the unwavering support she has brought him. It is no surprise that the pair remains one of Hollywood's most adored couples. From their journey as friends on the Spider-Man sets to their playful chemistry and fiercely private romance, their love story feels refreshingly genuine.

As the duo gears up for the promotion of Spider-Man: Brand New Day, Holland has no problem celebrating with who would probably be his favorite co-star and is surely his real-life leading lady, Zendaya.

Tom Holland declares Zendaya as his best friend

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Tom Holland has battled villains across the multiverse, but his greatest triumph appears to be finding a woman who understands the madness of his world. The actor described Zendaya as the steady ground beneath the Hollywood whirlwind. A rather impressive achievement in an industry where permanence often has the lifespan of a movie premiere.

“She’s my best friend, and I’m the happiest I ever have been when I’m with her, but I also have never felt so supported and safe, ever,” was what the actor said to Esquire UK. Holland's heartfelt declaration left little room for doubt about where Zendaya stands in his life. The Spider-Man star revealed that he has found his person, someone who brings him joy, comfort, and a rare sense of emotional security.

The British actor also reflected on the remarkable comfort she provides, comparing the feeling of being supported and safe to childhood memories of his father collecting him from school in the Esquire interview. It was a charmingly vulnerable confession, though Holland was quick to note that his romance is not a direct recreation of his parents' marriage.

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While Tom Holland is busy accidentally leaking MCU secrets and casually dropping real-life marriage bombshells on purpose, the actor is also stepping into his latest press tour adventure with his best friend, Zendaya.

Tom Holland and Zendaya start off Spider-Man: Brand New Day press tour in style

Tom Holland and Zendaya arrived at Madrid's Four Seasons Hotel with the confidence of two people who knew the cameras would follow their every move and the charm to make it look entirely accidental. Their first significant joint red carpet appearance in four years featured giggles, lingering glances, and a cheeky exchange with photographers over who deserved the title of the better-looking one.

Zendaya, as expected, transformed a movie photocall into a high-fashion occasion with a black Christian Cowan dress complete with a sharp corset, asymmetrical silhouette, and spiderweb-inspired tassels swaying from the daring slit. Holland played the perfect counterpart in a tailored black JACQUEMUS look, allowing his vivid red shirt to provide a subtle but unmistakable wink to Spider-Man.

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Yet the true spectacle was not the couture or the carefully placed Spider-Man references; it was the ease between two stars who have spent nearly a decade growing together. As Holland and Zendaya embark on another chapter of their superhero journey, their greatest scene remains the one they continue writing away from the cameras.

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Do you think Zendaya and Tom Holland are relationship goals after reading what Holland said? Let us know in the comments! 

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Iffat Siddiqui

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Iffat is an Entertainment Journalist at Netflix Junkie. A word wizard, she had the sorting hat smoke at the seams owing to her excellence in everything Hollywood and cinema until it finally declared that she belonged to the Royals, specifically Meghan Markle. Boasting over 300 articles (and counting), each one tastefully infused with the right mix of facts, wit, opinion, and essentially everything to make a perfect pop culture piece, she is the epitome of a trustworthy entertainment journalist.

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