Let’s be honest: Tom Holland and Zendaya are a spidey couple to be reckoned with.
But even the tightest of webs can unravel.
Are they really too good to be true?
A body language expert weighs in.
Zendaya and Tom Holland are one of the most adorable couples in Hollywood right now.
Rumors have been flying for years that the twosome — who star alongside one another
in the "Spider-Man" movie franchise as Peter Parker/Spider-Man himself and Michelle "MJ"
Jones-Watson — were an item off-screen as well as on, but it wasn't until July 2021
that their relationship became public.
And since then they’ve been as cute as can be.
Zendaya gushed to Entertainment Tonight,
"I think it's great to have that support and love around you, because you need that."
But will their relationship last?
To find out the answer, we spoke exclusively to Jess Ponce III, a body language expert,
communication coach, and author of "A.W.E.S.O.M.E." to find out what the couple's body language
says about their future prospects.
After reviewing numerous videos and photos of the two, Ponce delivered his verdict: their
romance is the real deal.
He told us:
"It's real.
In public they have a wonderful ability to laugh at themselves and one another.
Their rapport and connection feels very in the moment and sincere, unlike many rehearsed
Hollywood personalities.
There is a youthful and giddy, almost goofy energy between them.
It's an energy you can just feel — and one that makes you smile."
The two have definitely shown that on multiple occasions, with fans swooning over adorable
videos of the two together.
For example, a joint interview with Jimmy Kimmel went viral on Twitter as fans couldn't
get enough of Zendaya reacting to Tom's banter.
Ponce said he understood why fans were shipping the couple so hard, later adding:
"It is refreshing to experience young celebrities who literally don't care about being perfect
'off camera.'
I admire and commend their innocent and seemingly unaffected approach to public appearances,
especially when they are together."
Ponce also gave further insight into Zendaya's enviable romance with Tom Holland, explaining
just how well the two seem to gel.
"They also complement one another in a perfect 'yes and' fashion.
An improv term where one person affirms and adds on to the other's dialogue.
They have a wonderful ability to tease one another, while holding that affirming stance.
And they are funny with quick sarcastic responses.
If you look closely you can see them lean into one another and physically get closer
when doing an interview together."
All that chemistry was clearly on display when they joined forces with Jacob Batalon
to take a look at their original "Spider-Man: Homecoming" auditions, another one of a seemingly
endless array of cute moments between the two.
*makes fun of web shooting*
“I got the thing!”
*laughter ensues*
Ponce dished on how super cute couple Zendaya and Tom Holland look at one another, telling
us that they totally have the look of love, saying:
"They peer at one another with excited youthful gazes, as if they are completely immersed
in the other person.
When one of them is speaking the other holds a steady gaze on that person admiringly, fully
engaged, and hanging on every word.
Some might say it's a 'loving look' — I will go as far as to say they are definitely
vibing, and that there's potential here for something deep and long-lasting."
And it sounds like Holland could be ready for that long-lasting romance and everything
that comes with it.
In 2021 he told People magazine that he was planning on following up "Spider-Man: No Way
Home" by focusing on his personal relationships instead of work.
"I've spent the last six years being so focused on my career.
I want to take a break and focus on starting a family and figuring out what I want to do
outside of this world.
I love kids.
I can't wait to be a dad — I can wait and I will, but I can't wait!"
As for Ponce's final takeaway on the couple we love to love?
He admitted that, just like their legions of fans, he's hoping Holland and Zendaya will
be together for a long time.
"Like many fans, I am rooting for them."
So are we!
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