Let’s be real: Zendaya has mastered the art of being famous without telling us a single thing about her personal life. Like, miss girl will serve red carpet looks, blockbuster movies, and zero relationship details — a true icon, indeed.
But of course, that hasn’t stopped everyone (including me, obvs) from investigating her love life. Before going full soft-launch-turned-fairytale with Tom Holland (and yes, those low-key marriage rumors that have me spiraling), Zendaya was linked to some seriously elite names. I’m talking Jacob freakin’ Elordi — aka everyone’s current obsession — and even whispers about Timothée Chalamet at one point.
So if you’ve ever wondered who’s been lucky enough to be part of Zendaya’s dating history (or at least almost), here’s a breakdown of every known relationship she’s had — from rumored boyfriends, low-key flings to the real deal.
FYI: Other than her official romances, this list also contains guys that Zendaya was *rumored* to be dating.
Who is Zendaya dating now?
Right now, Zendaya is with Tom Holland — aka everyone’s favorite real-life Spider-Man couple. They went public in 2021, got engaged in 2025, and now rumors are flying that they might’ve secretly tied the knot. More on that below!
A List of Zendaya’s Boyfriends Over the Years
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Rumored Ex: Trevor Jackson
Who is He? Actor & Singer
Dated In: 2012 – 2016
Zendaya and Trevor? Oh, this was very much an are they… or are they just vibing? situation. The two got super close after working together on his Like We Grown music video, and fans constantly speculated about a potential romance.
But both of them kept friend-zoning the rumors. Back in 2014, Zendaya literally called Trevor “her best friend in the whole world” — which is either adorable or the ultimate deflection. Trevor also shut it down (while lowkey laughing at all of us): “We laugh every time we hear it. I can understand why people think that because we are really close. But, no she’s just my friend.”
BUT! Plot twist. In 2017, Zendaya told Vogue about a mystery ex she dated for four years: “It was my first love,” she says. “It wasn’t a good ending.”
And just like that, the internet connected the dots and said… definitely Trevor. Confirmed? No. Believed by fans? Absolutely.
Rumored Ex: Odell Beckham Jr.
Who is He? NFL player
Dated In: February 2016
Next up in Zendaya’s dating history is this NFL football player (who also dated Demi Lovato and Kimmy K ,btw) . In 2016, Zendaya and Odell Beckham Jr. were spotted leaving a party together, which made fans spiral as they suspected a potential hook-up.
And then, in a very unexpected cameo, Zendaya’s dad stepped in and shut the whole thing down to TMZ: “There’s no relationship,” he said. “When you see my daughter out on a date without me, it’s a relationship. It’s like an audition. It’s an interview.”
Ex: Jacob Elordi
Who is He? Actor
Dated In: Aug 2019 – March 2020
Every girl and their mom is jealous right now. When Zendaya and her Euphoria co-star Jacob Elordi started getting close, it was giving main character x main character energy both on and off screen. Like, Rue and Nate were dating IRL?!
Of course, in true Zendaya fashion, the two kept things very low-key… but their chemistry? Not exactly subtle. Between that dreamy Athens trip for her birthday in 2019, paparazzi pics of them kissing, and meeting each other’s families — the signs were very much there.
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It definitely felt like a soft-launch relationship, but unfortunately, the timing wasn’t it. When the pandemic hit and they had to quarantine separately, things fizzled out. No bad blood though, just wholesome ex vibes. Jacob—who dated Olivia Jade—even told GQ: “Zendaya is an amazing creative, you know? She’s super dope to work with. She’s an incredible artist and a very caring person to all of us.”
Rumored Ex: Timothée Chalamet
Who is He? Actor
Dated In: 2020 – 2021
Now this is a ship that lived purely in the delusions of the internet (and myself *sob*). After Zendaya and Timothée Chalamet lit up the screen in Dune, it was easy to assume these two might’ve had a real-life fling.
The rumors only got louder when they were spotted shopping together at Bed Bath & Beyond — because nothing says romance speculation like buying home essentials together, apparently.
But sadly (or not, depending on how you feel about friendships), both of them shut it down real quick and kept it cute and platonic. While on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert, Zendaya said Timothée is one of her “closest friends” and revealed they have adorable, strictly platonic dance parties in her room.
She also told British Vogue: “He’s obviously a very talented actor, but just a wonderful person and a good friend to have…” Timothée returned the love, calling her “one of the most inspiring people” he’s met — which is cute, but not exactly boyfriend material confirmation.
And in case you needed the final nail in the coffin, Timothée is currently linked to Kylie Jenner. So yeah…as much as we tried to manifest this one, Zendaya and Timmy have always been just bestie goals.
Fiancé (Or Husband?): Tom Holland
Who is He? Actor
Dated In: July 2021 – Now
Zendaya and Tom Holland’s relationship will have the internet in a chokehold for literal years. The popular celeb couple first met on the set of Spider-Man: Homecoming back in 2016, and of course, both of them played their relationship very cool — Tom was out here calling her “a mate,” while we were all like… be serious.
One source told People in 2017: “They started seeing each other while they were filming Spider-Man. They’ve been super careful to keep it private and out of the public eye, but they’ve gone on vacations with each other and try to spend as much time as possible with one another.”
And for years, they kept us in that are they? aren’t they? limbo… until 2021, when those iconic car kissing photos dropped and basically hard-launched the relationship for them. Like, thank you paparazzi, I guess??
Even after going public, Zendaya made it clear she still values keeping things sacred. In her GQ interview, she said: “The equal sentiment [we both share] is just that when you really love and care about somebody, some moments or things, you wish were your own. … I think loving someone is a sacred thing and a special thing and something that you want to deal with and go through and experience and enjoy amongst the two people that love each other.”
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By 2023, they were fully in their soft-but-confirmed era. Think cute birthday tributes (the “My MJ” part made me SOB), subtle matching outfits, and that “ZH” ring that had fans zooming in. Then came early 2025… and yep, Tom Holland put a ring on it over the Christmas holidays.
And now? The internet is once again spiraling, because rumors are swirling that the two may have already had a secret wedding. “The wedding has already happened—you missed it,” revealed Zendaya’s longtime stylist and close friend, Law Roach in 2026. Then fans spotted Zendaya’s wedding ring at Paris Fashion Week (!!).
Nothing has been officially confirmed (very on brand for them), but honestly… would we expect anything less from the most private, low-key power couple in Hollywood?
From co-stars to soulmates… yeah, this one might actually be endgame.
Originally published in February 2024.
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