Zendaya explains why she keeps her relationship with Tom Holland private "There is a level of parasocial investment in my personal relationship, which I understand" "I'm aware that I'm a public person, and so is he, and we've grown up in front of people and done movies where we... fall in love with each other" "But in a lot of ways I'm also a very private person, and I try my best to have things for myself and for him as well" "We do our best to not hide ourselves from the world, but to preserve things for ourselves, so we can maintain that joy within ourselves and our family"show more

Best thing they did imo

literally

She using the word parasocial correctly in a press interview. Rare. Most celebs just say privacy, she actually diagnosing why people feel entitled.

Her understanding of what being a celebrity means is the exact way all celebrities should think and maybe then they’ll find sum happiness w/ their fame…it’s only a curse if you don’t know how to manage it, don’t set boundaries between urself and fans, and try to fight it…

You can tell that they *really, really* like each other. It should be a given in a relationship, but it’s not always the case. These two give off insane “best friends that are crazy about each other” vibes.

Celebrities that don’t sell their private lives

ft. @Zendaya

Some fans don't want update, they want joint custody

Married now aren't they?

She's so in love, look how animated she is just talking about him

my favorite couple of the time

I feel so bad for actors. Outside of the movies, interviews and red carpets, they're just normal people coming home from work.

This is exactly why they've lasted this long. Not everything needs to be public.

I admire their relationship so bad

Right being private is the ebst thing!

It's totally understandable. It's tough enough navigating a relationship without the whole world having an opinion. And that orchid is beautiful btw.

the sweetest part is they let us witness little moments, but they keep the whole love story for themselves and i think that’s lovely

Kpop idols deal with this exact thing of fans making these parasocial relationships with their idols. I am sure BTS/Blackpink have relationships that they keep on the down low for their safety. #parasocialrelationship

People might talk crossways about her not being an attractive actress or not liking the movies / shows that she is in but you can tell she respects her guy, their dynamic and guards that. That's something for other women that is worth modeling. So kudos for that.

You know. Zendaya is one of the good females out there, no drama, just love, peace, acting and family. No silly pr’s. She’s earn it and she deserves every good complements she receives

This is exactly how more public figures should think about fame and relationships. Protect the joy, set boundaries, still live your life. Well said.

She's right, the public's perception of love can be skewed by celebrity status.

Zendaya is such a Virgo. She never misses the mark in an interview

Personal opinion, if you think you *need* to know every single moment of a celeb's time with the person they're in a relationship with? You are a creep. I'll give yall some great advice. If they arent in a movie you're actively watching? Leave them be.

"'Preserve things for ourselves so we can maintain that joy within ourselves and our family' — that is not hiding. That is protecting something real from becoming content. The distinction she drew between those two things is worth reading twice."

hmmm alr. not everything needs to be public

Don't typically give a shit about or root for celebrity personal relationships. But these kids seem ok. I want to see them win.

lol Chappel Roan could get some tips from Zendaya on how to behave.

She’s smart, discreet, and fiercely protective of her privacy👏🏼

Crazy that she has to explain this…. Leave them be man.

Tom is a lucky man

Love them downnnnn

I love this for her

Bangerrrrr !!