Hollywood is famous for on-screen couples often falling in love and ending up together in real life. One of these many couples is Tom Holland and Zendaya, who met each other on the sets of MCU’s Spider-Man: Homecoming. Since they first starred together, fans have noted an undeniable chemistry between them, which soon blossomed into a romance.
And for Marvel star Marisa Tomei, who played Aunt May, watching the two young co-stars fall in love is one of her fondest on-set memories. Having seen the duo grow and later get together, Tomei looks fondly back on the memory now.
Tom Holland and Zendaya’s Love Story is Marisa Tomei’s Fondest Memory
It was back in 2016 that Tom Holland and Zendaya were revealed to be the cast of MCU’s Spider-Man: Homecoming. Starring as Spider-Man and Mary Jane, respectively, fans quickly noted the chemistry and spark the duo shared on-screen and off-screen. Soon enough, the two co-stars became besties (see Variety), sparking dating rumors as well.
While they denied these rumors or largely kept mum about them, these intensified after they shared their first on-screen kiss in Spider-Man: Far From Home. And in 2021, the duo was spotted sharing a kiss in a car, leading to the confirmation that fans had been right all along (see Page Six).
Well, since then, despite many rumors of them having broken up and more, the two continue to be going strong. As fans continue to look at their adoring relationship from the outside, a person who got to witness everything in real time was Holland and Zendaya’s Marvel co-star, Marisa Tomei.
Marisa Tomei when asked about her favorite behind-the-scenes moments from shooting the ‘SPIDER-MAN’ films:
“Watching Tom [Holland] and Zendaya grow up and watch them fall in love.”#FanExpoCanada pic.twitter.com/GljTRo4lef
— Cosmic Marvel (@cosmic_marvel) August 26, 2024
Having played Aunt May, the actress recently revealed that her young co-stars love story remains one of her most cherished memories from her time on set. Part of something unique and special, in a true aunt-like fashion, Tomei surely must have felt and seen the duo grow and fall in love during the making of the films, witnessing the real magic that sometimes happens when life imitates art.
Marvel Fans React to Marisa Tomei’s Sweet Revelation About Tom Holland and Zendaya
Marvel fans were surely touched after Marisa Tomei revealed the heartwarming revelation about witnessing Tom Holland and Zendaya’s love story develop from co-stars to lovers during the shoot of the Spider-Man films. When Tomei recently shared this sweet detail from her time on the set of the Marvel movies, fans were quick to express their joy and admiration for the actress.
Calling her a ‘true aunt’, Marvel fans had a range of sweet reactions, here are some of them:
Aww that’s so adorable
— Joe (August ERA) (@Joefanatic23) August 27, 2024
Damn she’s a mother figure in real life too.
— Bravestallica (@Kylo64790527) August 27, 2024
That’s sweet. 😌
— Kyle Majerczyk (@KyleMajerczyk) August 27, 2024
Oh she is right, She been there since Captain America Civil War, so yeah she seen when they were just 19 and seeing their love blossom throughout the years.
— Marcus (@Bleach4lyfe8) August 27, 2024
Spoken like a true auntie!
— kashichen☮️ (@kashichen) August 27, 2024
Tomei’s behind-the-scenes anecdote, not only highlights the actress’ ‘auntie-like’ nature but also showcases the deep connection that the cast and crew of the MCU share. After acting together for so long, there is a strong bond among the cast members, and it’s heartwarming to see Marisa Tomei reminisce about the love story that unfolded between Tom Holland and Zendaya.
The Spider-Man movies are available to be streamed on Disney+.
