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Tom Holland recently shared insights into his holiday plans and his life with girlfriend Zendaya. Speaking on the Dish podcast with Nick Grimshaw and Angela Hartnett, the Spider-Man star revealed he will spend the holidays in the United States with Zendaya's family.
"I'm going to be in America this year. I'll be with my girlfriend's family, which will be fun. Where we'll be is a secret," Holland said. This marks another festive season spent away from his family in the UK, as the actor continues to blend traditions with Zendaya.
Holland mentioned their plans to involve both families in future celebrations, saying, "I think what we'd like to start doing is, rather than spending it with each family each year, bring the families together. That's what I think we want to do next time. This time, because we're both actors, we're terrible at organizing things, so it hasn't happened yet, but the idea has been planted."
The couple, who began dating in 2021 after meeting on the set of Spider-Man: Homecoming, have been managing their relationship while navigating public attention. Holland spoke about their shared understanding as actors, noting, "Where Zendaya and I have been such a strong couple is in the spirit of being able to relate to one another on something that is very, very unique."
On balancing fame and privacy, Holland emphasized the importance of being organized and finding ways to enjoy private moments. "There are restaurants that have little back rooms and stuff where you can have a more private night. At the end of the day, it's no hardship. When people recognize you because they enjoy your work, it's a pretty wonderful thing."
Holland also shared a humorous take on their life together, including his attempts at vegetarian cooking to accommodate Zendaya's dietary preferences. "I've been doing a lot of the dinners, and they haven't been great. There's been a few 'let's just order in' nights," he admitted. However, he praised Zendaya's culinary skills, especially her spicy vodka fusilli, calling it "delicious."
Reflecting on their professional dynamic, Holland revealed that working together has strengthened their bond. "It's just that perfect thing when you are on set, and the director gives a note you don't agree with, and you exchange a glance like, 'Can't wait to talk about that later,'" he said.
Holland summed up their partnership as "a saving grace," adding that working and growing alongside Zendaya has been "the best thing that's ever happened to me."
