Zendaya and Tom Holland Choose Not to Make Red Carpet Debut as Couple at Critics Choice Awards

Zendaya and Tom Holland decided to forgo making their red carpet debut as a couple at the Critics Choice Awards. Although the duo is known for supporting each other’s work, they have not publicly attended a non-project-related red carpet event together. At the ceremony, Holland showed up solo, looking dapper in a brown Dior Men suit. Holland is nominated for Best Actor in a Limited Series or Movie Made for Television for his role in The Crowded Room.

Holland’s appearance at the awards comes after dispelling rumors of a breakup with Zendaya. On Friday, Holland denied the alleged split when a paparazzi photographer questioned him. Speculation surrounding their relationship arose when Zendaya unfollowed Holland and everyone else on Instagram at the start of the year. Fans speculated that this move was part of a social media publicity stunt for an upcoming project, Challengers, following a trend set by other celebrities.

The couple was seen together on New Year's Eve, but they were recently photographed in different locations in Los Angeles. In a previous interview, Zendaya expressed the challenges of dating in the public eye and admitted that while fan support is appreciated, it does not necessarily ease the attention on their private life. She emphasized the importance of finding a balance between sharing personal moments and protecting their privacy.

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