The streets of London got a dose of Hollywood glamour last night when Zendaya stepped out for a dinner at the celebrity hotspot Chiltern Firehouse — but eagle-eyed fans were quick to notice the absence of her usual plus-one, boyfriend Tom Holland.
The Emmy-winning “Euphoria” star was photographed exiting the exclusive Marylebone venue around midnight, accompanied by what appeared to be a small group of friends. Looking relaxed and in good spirits, she graciously acknowledged waiting paparazzi with a smile and wave before sliding into a waiting car, leaving fans to wonder why her Spider-Man co-star wasn’t by her side.
Zendaya brought her fashion A-game for the evening out, stunning in a burgundy velvet mini dress that fashion blogs are already declaring “fall’s must-have piece.” She paired the showstopping dress with black thigh-high boots and subtle diamond earrings that caught the camera flashes. The entire ensemble instantly sparked “how to get the look” articles across fashion sites within hours of the photos surfacing.
Social media wasted no time speculating about Holland’s absence, with some fans jumping to dramatic conclusions. “Trouble in paradise or just a girls’ night out?” questioned one particularly bold tweet that gained significant traction. Another user wrote, “They haven’t been seen together in THREE WEEKS. I’m officially worried,” accompanied by a series of crying emojis.
More measured fans quickly came to the defense of the notoriously private couple. “Imagine thinking a woman can’t have dinner without her boyfriend,” wrote one supporter. “She’s promoting a major film while he’s literally filming on another continent. Let them breathe!”
The concern stems partly from the couple’s established pattern when in London. Though they’ve worked hard to maintain privacy in their relationship, they’re typically spotted together during their UK visits, often grabbing coffee near Holland’s family home or enjoying low-key date nights — making this solo outing somewhat unusual.
However, relationship doom-mongers can stand down, according to those in the know. A source close to the situation told Elle magazine, “Tom’s away filming — all is well between them. They’re both just incredibly busy right now with separate projects.” The insider added that the couple has been “making it work long-distance like many industry couples do.”
Zendaya herself offered a subtle hint about her evening on Instagram, posting a mirror selfie showcasing her outfit with the simple caption “London nights.” While she didn’t mention who joined her for dinner or address her boyfriend’s absence, she did like a fan comment reading “Tell Tom we miss him!” — perhaps the most telling sign that all remains well between Hollywood’s favorite pair.
The actress is currently in London promoting her latest film, while Holland is reportedly on location in Eastern Europe for his upcoming project — a perfectly reasonable explanation for their temporary separation that’s considerably less exciting than the wild theories circulating online.
As one fan succinctly put it: “Celebrities in functioning relationships who occasionally do things separately? Groundbreaking.”
For now, it seems the only real drama is in the projects these two talented actors are filming — not in their personal lives.
