Zendaya, 29, addressed persistent marriage rumors with Tom Holland during her appearance on Jimmy Kimmel Live! on March 16, sharing a spoof wedding clip from her new film to ‘clear the confusion.’ The actress appeared on the show as speculation swirled about her secretly tying the knot with her longtime partner, Holland, 29, despite neither confirming nor denying the rumors.

Addressing the Rumors on Live TV

During her appearance, host Jimmy Kimmel noted that the internet had gone ‘berserk’ with speculation that Zendaya might actually be married to Holland. The actress responded with a laugh, saying, ‘Really? I haven’t seen any of that.’ Kimmel then mentioned that fans had created wedding photos of the couple, which some believed were real.

Zendaya admitted that many people had been fooled by the images. ‘I was out and about in real life and people are like, ‘Oh my god, your wedding photos are gorgeous!’ I was like, ‘Babe, they’re AI! They’re not real!’ she said. Kimmel followed up by asking if anyone close to her had been fooled by the photos, to which Zendaya replied, ‘Yes, many people.’

As part of her response, Zendaya shared a video that she claimed would ‘clear the confusion’ about the rumors. The clip was actually from her new film, The Drama, in which she stars alongside Robert Pattinson. The video showed Zendaya in character as a bride taking a photo with Pattinson, who played the groom. However, the clip had been digitally altered to crudely paste Holland’s head onto Pattinson’s body.

A Joke to Dismiss the Speculation

Kimmel pointed out that the clip ‘somewhat closely resembles a scene in the film,’ but Zendaya joked, ‘Yeah, but it was a beautiful day.’ She then insisted, ‘No, that was real footage. I was there.’ Kimmel asked, ‘So just to be clear, that was not AI?’ to which Zendaya replied, ‘No, that was real. I was there.’

The video was meant as a humorous way to dismiss the rumors, with the actress playing along for comedic effect. However, the timing of the clip and the way it was presented raised more questions than it answered, as fans and media continued to speculate about the couple’s relationship status.

Zendaya’s comments on the show came after she was spotted wearing what appeared to be a thin gold wedding band on her ring finger during several high-profile events, including the Louis Vuitton Paris Fashion Week show on March 10 and the 2026 Oscars on March 15. The sighting of the ring fueled further speculation about her marriage status.

Previous Rumors and Relationship History

Zendaya and Holland first met while starring in Spider-Man: Homecoming in 2017. They were the subject of dating rumors at the time, but both were later linked to other partners. In July 2021, the couple publicly confirmed their romance when they were spotted kissing in a car in Los Angeles.

In January 2025, Zendaya sparked engagement speculation when she wore a diamond ring on her left hand at the Golden Globes. Us Weekly confirmed that she and Holland were indeed betrothed, with a source stating that Holland had proposed in a ‘very low-key way’ during the holidays. The source added that the couple had discussed marriage over the years but had never felt pressured to take the next step.

According to an insider, Holland proposed because he felt he was ‘at the right time in his life’ and ‘ready to settle down.’ The source noted that Zendaya was ‘giddy and excited’ about the proposal, though she had not put pressure on the relationship. The couple was also said to be ‘on the same page about having kids and wanting to start a family together.’

Another insider described Holland as a ‘very old-school English guy in the way that he wants to have a family and have kids relatively young.’ This suggests that the couple may be planning to start a family soon after their marriage.

The rumors of marriage were further fueled by Law Roach, Zendaya’s longtime stylist, who claimed earlier this month that she had secretly wed Holland. Roach made the comment during an interview at the 2026 Actor Awards on March 1, adding to the speculation about the couple’s relationship status.

Zendaya’s mother, Claire Stoermer, also contributed to the conversation by reposting a clip of Roach’s interview on her Instagram Story with the caption, ‘The laugh …,’ accompanied by a laughing emoji. This added to the growing online discourse about the couple’s relationship.

Despite the speculation, Zendaya and Holland have maintained their privacy while handling life in the spotlight. The couple has been seen together at various events, but they have not officially confirmed their marriage status. Their relationship remains a topic of interest for fans and media alike, with the couple’s future together being a subject of ongoing speculation.

What’s Next for the Couple

As the couple prepares for their future, the question of whether they will officially confirm their marriage remains unanswered. With the release of The Drama and the continued speculation surrounding their relationship, the public will be watching closely for any further developments.

Zendaya’s recent comments on Jimmy Kimmel Live! may have been a way to manage the rumors, but they have not provided a definitive answer. Whether the couple will eventually confirm their marriage or continue to keep their relationship private remains to be seen.