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“A Green Flag Guy”: Tom Holland Explains Why He Refuses To Walk Red Carpets With Zendaya
“A Green Flag Guy”: Tom Holland Explains Why He Refuses To Walk Red Carpets With Zendaya
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“A Green Flag Guy”: Tom Holland Explains Why He Refuses To Walk Red Carpets With Zendaya

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Tom Holland has the most wholesome reason for why he’d rather walk the red carpet without his girlfriend Zendaya

The public noticed the Avengers star was missing from a few of the 28-year-old’s premiere events, such as Dune: Part Two and Challengers, even though the couple hasn’t been shy about hiding their relationship.

But, Holland sees these press runs as a time to let Zendaya shine.

Highlights
  • Tom Holland doesn't walk the red carpet with Zendaya during her premieres to let her shine.
  • Holland has never been a huge fan of Hollywood fame and prefers to live a normal life.
  • Zendaya and Tom have been close friends since 2016 and became romantic partners years later.
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    Tom Holland refuses to steal the spotlight from Zendaya during movie premieres

    Tom Holland in a white shirt, speaking in a workshop setting.

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    “Because it’s not my moment, it’s her moment, and if we go together, it’s about us,” he clarified to Men’s Health for a cover story that was published Thursday. 

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    It’s no surprise that he doesn’t like stealing the spotlight from anyone else — mostly because he believes Zendaya deserves the attention, but also because he’s never been someone to gravitate toward all the fame Hollywood has to offer a person.

    Tom Holland and Zendaya at the "Spider-Man: No Way Home" event, showcasing Hollywood style and chemistry.

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    Holland has been acting since he was a child, but being in the public eye hasn’t always been comfortable for him. 

    “Look, I really am a massive fan of making movies but I really do not like Hollywood, it is not for me,” he said on Jay Shetty’s podcast in July 2023, according to Page Six

    “The business really scares me. I understand that I’m a part of that business, and I enjoy my kind of interactions with it. But that said, I am always looking for ways to kind of remove myself from it, to kind of just live as normal a life as possible.”

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    The Hollywood spotlight has a lot of downsides Holland isn’t keen on

    Tom Holland on Men's Health cover, wearing a white tank top and blue jeans, promoting a fitness challenge article.

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    In fact, the UK actor has seen many of his good friends become different people under the pressure of Hollywood.

    “I definitely think it has been an ongoing thought, which is don’t lose yourself,” he said. “I’ve seen so many people come before me and lose themselves, and I’ve had friends that I’ve grown up with that aren’t friends of mine anymore because they’ve lost themselves in this business.”

    Tom Holland in a white tank top surrounded by motorcycles, urban backdrop, embodying a rugged style.

    Image credits: Men’s Health

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    To protect his peace, Holland is adamant about focusing on the things that bring him the most joy, which includes his family and friends, along with his hobbies like carpentry and golf. 

    “That is the stuff that makes me really happy, and that’s the stuff that I should protect,” he added

    In addition to his girl, of course.

    “Don’t lose yourself,” the actor stated

    Zendaya in an elegant cream gown on the red carpet.

    Image credits: Harper’s Bazaar UK

    Zendaya and Tom Holland have kept their relationship relatively private, but fans know the two share a long history and are considered one of Hollywood’s strongest couples. 

    Choruses of “he’s such a green flag!” and “he’s the standard!” have frequently flooded the comment section of media outlets covering news of Holland.

    Tom Holland smiling with Zendaya at a Spider-Man red carpet event, both dressed elegantly.

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    Dating rumors first began when they met for the first time while filming Spiderman: Homecoming in 2016, but nothing was confirmed until 2021 when they were spotted having an intimate moment in Holland’s car in Los Angeles.

    It was then that their relationship began to blossom — and the camaraderie the two had set up before moving to the next step created a strong foundation.

    Tom Holland smiling outdoors, embracing Zendaya in a casual setting.

    Image credits: zendaya

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    “Zendaya and Tom started off as really great friends and stayed that way for a long while before things turned romantic,” a source revealed to US Weekly, adding that they “work really well together because he makes her laugh and she really helps guide him through the world of celebrity.” 

    They simultaneously “challenge each other and balance each other out,” said another insider.

    Zendaya and Tom Holland’s relationship has always been about “lifting each other up,” and commenters are gushing over it

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    Hi, there! I'm a newswriter at Bored Panda, born and raised in Vancouver, Canada. I have a bachelor's degree in journalism from Boston University, as well as a philosophy minor. A few of my other hobbies include dancing, reading, cooking, or listening to a true crime podcast. My favourite thing to report on includes groundbreaking news in the field of science — particularly marine biology! I definitely didn't do well very well studying it in school, but being a journalist lets me live out those dreams in a different and exciting way!

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    Michelle Tian

    Michelle Tian

    Writer, Community member

    Hi, there! I'm a newswriter at Bored Panda, born and raised in Vancouver, Canada. I have a bachelor's degree in journalism from Boston University, as well as a philosophy minor. A few of my other hobbies include dancing, reading, cooking, or listening to a true crime podcast. My favourite thing to report on includes groundbreaking news in the field of science — particularly marine biology! I definitely didn't do well very well studying it in school, but being a journalist lets me live out those dreams in a different and exciting way!

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    Bette
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    11 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    What? An honest man who happens to be a famous successful actor, wanting to live a private "normal" life away from prying paparazzi??

    GlitterPanda
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    11 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    He is such a wholesome guy. Love them as a couple!

    Bette
    Community Member
    11 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    What? An honest man who happens to be a famous successful actor, wanting to live a private "normal" life away from prying paparazzi??

    GlitterPanda
    Community Member
    11 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    He is such a wholesome guy. Love them as a couple!

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