Zendaya Says She Has "Complicated Feelings" About Having Kids While Being Famous, Dreams Of "A Safe and Protected Life With My Family"
In recent interviews, Hollywood's favorite power couple, Zendaya and Tom Holland, have opened up about their future aspirations, particularly concerning family life and their careers.
Zendaya and Tom Holland’s love story began on the set of Spider-Man: Homecoming in 2016, where they first met. Though fans speculated about a romance during the press tour, the duo repeatedly dismissed dating rumors, insisting they were just friends. Over the years, their chemistry both on-screen and off-screen fueled ongoing speculation.
In 2021, their relationship was seemingly confirmed when paparazzi captured them sharing a kiss in Los Angeles. Following the viral photos, both Zendaya and Holland addressed their desire to keep their relationship private. Tom Holland noted in an interview with GQ, “It’s not a conversation that I can have without her. You know, I respect her too much to say...This isn’t my story. It’s our story.”
Since then, the couple has rarely shared details about their relationship on social media but have occasionally given fans glimpses into their lives, with adorable birthday posts or supportive comments at events. Despite being one of the most high-profile Hollywood pairs, Zendaya and Holland have consistently prioritized keeping their personal lives separate from their careers, making their bond one of the most admired in the industry.
Holland, 28, most loved for his portrayal of Spider-Man, revealed his intention to step away from acting upon becoming a father. He stated, "When I have kids, you will not see me in movies anymore...I will just disappear off the face of the earth."
Zendaya, 27, has also reflected to Vogue on her experiences as a child star and her thoughts on future parenthood. In a 2024 interview with Vogue, she shared, "I have complicated feelings about kids and fame and being in the public eye, or being a child actor. We've seen a lot of cases of it being detrimental." She elaborated on the pressures she faced, becoming her family's breadwinner at an early age, and the challenges of growing up in the spotlight.
She also shared about her desire for a more private life in the future. She mentioned her ideal scenario would be to "make things and pop out when I need to pop out, and then have a safe and protected life with my family."
At the 2025 Golden Globes, Zendaya sparked engagement rumors by wearing a diamond ring on her left hand. When asked about a potential engagement to Tom Holland, she playfully showed off her ring, smiled, and shrugged, without providing a verbal confirmation. However, sources close to the couple later confirmed their engagement, cementing the news that Hollywood’s favorite couple is indeed planning a future together.
Their mutual inclination towards prioritizing family over career suggests that when they do decide to have children, they may choose to retreat from the public eye to provide a more grounded upbringing.
This refreshing approach to balancing their relationship, careers, and future aspirations is admirable in an industry that often blurs the lines between personal and public life. By openly expressing their desire to focus on family, they would join the ranks of other celebrities like Ryan Reynolds and Blake Lively or Eva Mendes and Ryan Gosling, who have chosen to place their loved ones above the demands of fame.
It's an inspiring reminder that even in the spotlight, it’s possible to stay grounded and value what truly matters.
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