LONDON, ENGLAND: Tom Holland has opened up about why he prefers to keep his relationship with Zendaya under wraps. The 'Spider-Man' co-stars, who have been dating since 2017, have rarely spoken publicly about their romance.

In a recent podcast interview, Holland revealed that he and Zendaya value their privacy and try to stay away from the Hollywood spotlight as much as possible. “My relationship is the thing I keep most sacred. I don’t talk about it,” he said on Jay Shetty’s podcast as per Daily Mail.

'I try my best to keep it as private as possible'

“I try my best to keep it as private as possible. We both feel like that is the healthiest way for us to move on as a couple, so I do try to keep as removed from Hollywood as possible", said Holland. He also praised Zendaya for being someone who understands his life and work experiences. He said on the 'SmartLess' podcast, “I’m lucky that I have someone like Zendaya in my life. It’s interesting being in a romantic relationship with someone that is in the same boat as you. You can share your experiences and all that sort of stuff. And that’s worth its weight in gold.” The couple, who played Peter Parker and MJ in the Marvel franchise, confirmed their relationship with a passionate kiss in July 2021, after years of speculation and denial.

He referred to her as someone he feels fortunate to have in his life. Holland further explained, "It's interesting being in a romantic relationship with someone that is in the same boat as you." "You can share your experiences and all that sort of stuff. And that's worth its weight in gold," he added.

While rumors and speculation about their romance have persisted over the years, it wasn't until July 2021 that Holland and Zendaya confirmed their relationship publicly. However, Despite their initial denials and playful dismissal of relationship rumors, their connection grew over time, eventually leading to romantic involvement. The couple was spotted sharing a passionate kiss in Tom's car during an outing in Los Angeles. This intimate moment cemented their status as a couple and put an end to the speculation surrounding their onscreen chemistry. In 2017, Zendaya denied the relationship and called Holland one of her 'best friends'. Later in 2019, Holland said he was not dating anyone despite accepting he was definitely a "relationship-type person." "I’m not the fleeting type at all; it’s not my way of life," he told Elle Magzine.

Zendaya's pregnancy rumors

In June of last year, Zendaya addressed and dismissed rumors of being pregnant with her first child. The speculation stemmed from a TikTok prank that went viral, featuring a photoshopped sonogram photo falsely attributed to the Primetime Emmy Award winner. Taking to her Instagram Stories, Zendaya clarified the situation and expressed her frustration with the unfounded claims, stating that people were creating false stories without any valid reason. "Happiest of birthdays to the one who makes me the happiest," Zendaya wrote on Instagram last June as the actor turned 26.