Tom Holland and Zendaya threw a lavish wedding bash this week at Surrey's Beaverbrook Hotel, one of Britain's most luxurious venues. The couple, who secretly tied the knot earlier this year as confirmed by Zendaya's stylist Law Roach, celebrated with friends and family after jetting across the globe to promote Spider-Man: Brand New Day and The Odyssey.
But before the glitz and glamour of red carpets, the pair's old Instagram posts have resurfaced — and they're as iconic as fans remember. The so-called 'Swagdaya era' features sepia-hued filters, mirror selfies, and Tom's wholesome holiday snaps from 2012 and 2013, including one captioned: 'I'm a pirate arrrrrrr.' Zendaya's posts show quirky outfits and mustache rings, proving they were a match made in heaven from the start.
Fans React to the 'Cringey' Throwbacks
Fans have loved the look back at their less polished days. @heartlessloft wrote: 'I miss this era when celebrities had personalities and people weren't afraid of being seen as “cringe.”' @shawntheship added: 'You should see Tom’s old posts and you’ll understand why they are a perfect match.'
The resurfaced posts come as the couple's romance is celebrated, with a timeline of their relationship showing how they went from co-stars to husband and wife.
July 2016: Tomdaya Instagram Debut
Shortly after it was confirmed they'd star together in Spider-Man: Homecoming, Tom and Zendaya made their social media debut with a pool snap that set fans' Spidey senses tingling. They appeared together at Comic-Con weeks later, joking around on the red carpet.
July 2017: Denials and Rumors
During the promotional trail for Homecoming, a source told E! News they were dating but keeping it private: 'They got to know each other while on set. They became friends and started getting romantic a few months ago. They both are such great people. It’s cool they got together.' Zendaya denied it on Twitter: 'Wait wait…my favorite is when it says we go on vacations together HA! I haven’t been on a vacation in years! Hbu @TomHolland1996???' Tom replied: 'Does the press tour count.'
December 2017: Meeting the Parents
Rumors reignited when Tom was seen spending time with Zendaya and her parents in New York, with onlookers claiming he 'charmed her parents.'
2019-2020: Other Relationships
Zendaya was later linked to Euphoria castmate Jacob Elordi, while Tom was linked to Olivia Bolton. In May 2020, Tom reportedly dated Nadia Parkes, with the Daily Mail claiming they quarantined together at his London home. By November 2020, Zendaya and Jacob called it quits, with Jacob praising her to Vanity Fair: 'She’s a power unto herself and so talented. Such a sweetheart.'
March 2021: Tom Talks Zendaya's Influence
Tom told British GQ how Zendaya changed his approach to fans: 'Talking to Zendaya’s helped me a lot, actually. I used to come across sometimes as a bit of a d**k to fans, mainly as I was always so surprised that they’d want a picture with me or signature or whatever. Zendaya spotted this and quickly told me that this sort of reaction was going to be more aggro than just smiling and taking the picture. She totally changed the way I am able to be more comfortable in public.'
July 2021: Tomdaya Is Real
The pair sealed their romance with a kiss in a car, putting rumors to bed. They have yet to comment publicly on the pictures, but fans have been obsessed ever since.
Engagement and Wedding
Tom proposed during the winter holidays in 2024 with a 5-carat diamond ring, which Zendaya debuted at the 2025 Golden Globes. In March 2026, Law Roach confirmed they had tied the knot at the Actor Awards, marking the first formal acknowledgment of their marriage. The recent celebration at Beaverbrook Hotel reportedly cost £500,000 and included a strict rule for guests.
