Tom Holland Explains Why Working with Girlfriend Zendaya Is the 'Best Thing That's Ever Happened to Me'

The actor and Zendaya made three 'Spider-Man' movies together and will act together in Christopher Nolan's next film

Tom Holland only sees the upside in working with a romantic partner.

The actor, 28, shared his take on the positives of acting alongside girlfriend Zendaya, also 28, when he appeared on the Dec. 18 episode of the Dish podcast.

"Studios love it — one hotel room!" he joked when co-host Nick Grimshaw noted that Zendaya has said she enjoys keeping on the same schedule as Holland. "Separate drivers," Holland added. "We're not crazy. It's work, alright?"

He added of having Zendaya by his side on sets, "Oh God, yeah. It's a saving grace. Best thing that's ever happened to me."

Holland and Zendaya confirmed their relationship in 2021, years after they began starring in the Spider-Man movies. Holland revealed that another sequel will begin filming in summer 2025 during an Oct. 22 appearance on The Tonight Show. (The movie is expected to hit theaters in July 2026.)

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Plus, both Holland and Zendaya have been cast in  Christopher Nolan's next movie, which will also feature Anne Hathaway, Matt Damon, Robert Pattinson, Charlize Theron, Lupita Nyong'o.

"To be perfectly honest with you, I don't know anything about it," Holland said about the untitled Nolan project elsewhere on the podcast. "I'm super excited. Everything is very, very hush-hush. I met with him, it was awesome. He kind of loosely pitched what it was and I'm sure when he's ready he'll announce what it is."

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The actor additionally expanded on how he and Zendaya have navigated fame and celebrity throughout their relationship during the Dish podcast conversation, noting that their bond "is in the spirit of being able to relate with one another on something that is very, very unique."

"It's about being a little bit more organized, knowing where you want to go and there are restaurants that have little back rooms and stuff where you can have a more private night," he said.

"But at the end of the day, it's no hardship. When people are recognizing you because they enjoy your work, it's a pretty wonderful thing."