Zendaya shuts down engagement rumors.Photo:Zendaya/Instagram; Stefano Rellandini/AFP/Getty
Zendaya/Instagram; Stefano Rellandini/AFP/Getty
Zendayawas shocked about the engagement rumors surrounding her relationship status with boyfriendTom Holland, but she’s shutting themalldown with a sense of humor.
On Thursday, theChallengersstar, 27, posted a photo to her Instagram Story showing off her outfit of the day.
Fans immediately took notice of the large ring on her hand, and rumors of Zendaya’s so-called engagement quickly ensued.
“Let me just put the full body back so ya’ll can relax,” she wrote on the photo.
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Zendaya has kept her relationship with herSpider-Man: No Way Homecostar fairly private since they confirmed their coupling in July 2021. And she recently toldEllethat she plans onkeeping their love out of the public eye.
“Parts of my life, I accept, are going to be public,” Zendaya said. “I can’tnotbe a person andlive my life and love the person I love."
“But also, I do have control over what I choose to share,” she continued. “It’s about protecting the peace and letting things be your own but also not being afraid to exist. You can’t hide. That’s not fun either. I am navigating it more than ever now.”
Zendaya and Tom Holland at the Spider-Man: No Way Home photocall.David M. Benett/Dave Benett/WireImage
David M. Benett/Dave Benett/WireImage
However, fans have gotten a glimpse inside their romance through sweet Instagram posts and interviews.
“I’m lucky that I have someone like Zendaya in my life,” Holland said. “It’s interesting being in a romantic relationship with someone that is in the same boat as you.”
He continued: “You can share your experiences and all that sort of stuff — and that’s worth its weight in gold.”
On Sept. 1, he also wished his girlfriend a happy birthday on his Instagram Story, alongside a pair of adorable pics. “My birthday girl,” he wrote, adding a heart-eyes emoji.
source: people.com
