Asked whether he had to explain fake AI-generated wedding photos to his family, Tom Holland answered in a line and a half. “No, because they were all there.” Then: “That’s all you’ll get on that.”
The answer, from his latest interview, has been read as confirmation that he secretly married Zendaya. Holland is 30; Zendaya is 29. They have been linked for years since appearing together in the Spider-Man films, and have kept most details of their relationship private.
Online, part of the reaction turned to mockery. RadarOnline.com reported that some critics have branded Holland the “world’s most boring husband” and given him the nickname “Bore-O,” a play on Bero, the non-alcoholic beer company he founded. Holland stopped drinking after Dry January in 2022. What began as a short challenge became permanent, and he has since become a prominent advocate for alcohol-free drinks.
What sources told Radar
An entertainment industry source told the outlet that “Tom has become the complete opposite of the stereotypical Hollywood leading man.” The source said he talks about “stability, commitment, sobriety and married life,” and that some people online see parody in that.
A second source said the teasing is mostly tongue-in-cheek, but that some commenters seem baffled that such a big star is married to a man who prefers alcohol-free beer and quiet nights at home. There is even chatter, that source said, that Zendaya needs someone edgier.
A Hollywood publicist offered a different reading. For years, fans wanted proof that the couple were together, the publicist said; now that he appears to have confirmed the marriage, the conversation has shifted to mocking him for being content. “The reaction has ranged from playful teasing to outright criticism,” the publicist said.
Holland on the marriage
Holland’s own comments in the interview were earnest. “Our business can present very stressful situations and it’s really nice to have a bedrock of a relationship that will stand the test of time,” he said.
He added: “I found my person. 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. Period.”
