The Spider-Man co-stars, who recently confirmed they secretly tied the knot, attended a fan event in Berlin for their upcoming film Spider-Man: Brand New Day . During the promotional stop, Zendaya recounted a memory from her teenage years that prompted a humorous, mock-outraged response from her new husband .
The 29-year-old actress shared that her very first date took place when she was 16 years old. She recalled going to the cinema to watch one of the The Amazing Spider-Man films starring Andrew Garfield, who portrayed the web-slinger before Holland took on the role . “I remember my first date when I was maybe 16 years old was to one of [Andrew Garfield’s Spider-Man movies],” she told the audience, according to reports from the event .
Holland, also 29, was visibly taken aback by the revelation. “How dare you?” he responded in a playful tone, leading Zendaya to laugh and acknowledge the irony of the situation. “I know, I’m sorry!” she replied, recognizing the humorous connection to her eventual real-life romance with the current franchise star .
Despite the awkward coincidence, the couple’s love story ultimately worked in Holland’s favor. They first met on the set of Spider-Man: Homecoming in 2016, where their onscreen chemistry as Peter Parker and MJ blossomed into a real-life relationship . The pair confirmed their romance in 2021 and have since become one of Hollywood’s most beloved and private couples .
The lighthearted moment in Berlin comes during a busy promotional tour for the couple, who are currently navigating the spotlight as a married team . In a recent interview with Esquire, Holland officially confirmed the secret wedding, which had been the subject of intense speculation for months . When asked about AI-generated photos of a fake wedding that circulated online, Holland told the publication that his family was not confused because "they were all there," confirming that the ceremony had indeed taken place .
Zendaya’s stylist, Law Roach, had previously hinted at the nuptials in March, stating that the wedding had "already happened" . The couple got engaged in late 2025, and Zendaya was seen wearing a significant diamond ring at the Golden Globe Awards earlier this year . They have since made their first red carpet appearances as a married couple, including stops in Madrid and Rome .
The duo is set to star together once again in Spider-Man: Brand New Day, which is scheduled for release on July 31 . They are also preparing for the release of Christopher Nolan’s The Odyssey, which hits theaters on July 17 . The couple’s ability to balance their high-profile careers while maintaining a fiercely private personal life has only intensified public interest in their relationship . As they continue to promote their projects, fans are savoring these rare, candid glimpses into their dynamic, both on and off the screen.