Zendaya turns 30: Tom Holland's sweet Instagram tribute to his wife
Synopsis
Tom Holland's 'Happy Birthday Z' post was brief — three photos, four words — but Zendaya's own message told the fuller story: gratitude, anticipation, and a very public embrace of turning 30. From Spider-Man co-stars to Emmy winner to MCU mainstay to married couple, she enters her fourth decade at the top of Hollywood.
Key Takeaways
Tom Holland wished Zendaya on her 30th birthday via Instagram , sharing three photographs including a childhood image.
Zendaya posted her own birthday message, expressing gratitude and excitement for her thirties.
The couple met on the set of Spider-Man: Homecoming , went public in 2021 , got engaged in 2024 , and married in 2026 .
Zendaya has won two Primetime Emmy Awards for Euphoria , becoming the youngest Outstanding Lead Actress winner in a Drama Series.
Her most recent film, Spider-Man: Brand New Day , is the 38th MCU film and her fourth Spider-Man entry alongside Holland.
Tom Holland marked Zendaya's 30th birthday with a heartfelt Instagram post, sharing three photographs of the actress — including a childhood image and candid shots of the couple laughing together. His caption was characteristically understated: 'Happy Birthday Z.'
How the couple celebrated on social media
Zendaya also took to Instagram on her birthday, posting a childhood photograph of herself alongside a message of gratitude. 'I can't thank ya'll enough for making the last year of my twenties so beautiful, I have so much to be grateful for and so much to look forward to, with love as always….here's to 30!!!!!,' she wrote.
The exchange was a callback to an earlier moment when Holland had referred to Zendaya as 'My MJ' in a birthday post, and she had responded by calling him 'my Spider-Man' — a nod to the on-screen roles that first brought them together.
From co-stars to married couple
Holland and Zendaya first met during screen tests and filming for Spider-Man: Homecoming, where he played Peter Parker and she played MJ. The two made their relationship public in 2021, got engaged in 2024, and married in 2026.
Their most recent on-screen collaboration was Spider-Man: Brand New Day, the 38th film in the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) and the fourth entry in the MCU's Spider-Man series. Directed by Destin Daniel Cretton and written by Chris McKenna and Erik Sommers, the film also stars Sadie Sink, Jacob Batalon, Jon Bernthal, Florence Pugh, Tramell Tillman, Marisa Tomei, and Mark Ruffalo.
Zendaya's career at 30
Zendaya began as a child model and dancer before rising to prominence through sitcoms Shake It Up and K.C. Undercover. Her portrayal of Rue Bennett — a struggling, drug-addicted teenager — in the teen drama series Euphoria earned her two Primetime Emmy Awards for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series, making her the youngest performer to win in that category.
Beyond the MCU, her filmography spans The Greatest Showman, Denis Villeneuve's Dune trilogy, Malcolm & Marie, Challengers, The Drama, and Christopher Nolan's epic The Odyssey. The range signals a career that has deliberately moved well beyond her superhero origins.
What's next
With Spider-Man: Brand New Day already in theatres and The Odyssey on the horizon, Zendaya enters her thirties at arguably the peak of her Hollywood standing — and, by the looks of her Instagram, looking forward to every bit of it.
Point of View
In the celebrity news cycle, barely a data point — yet it lands because the backstory is unusually compelling: co-stars who became partners, a relationship built in public view, and now a marriage. What's worth noting is Zendaya's own post, which was far more revealing — a rare, unguarded moment of reflection from one of Hollywood's most carefully managed public images. At 30, with an Emmy record, a Nolan film, and a Dune trilogy behind her, she is no longer defined by the franchise that made her famous. That is the real story her birthday posts told.
NationPress
2 Sept 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
How did Tom Holland wish Zendaya on her 30th birthday?
Tom Holland posted three photographs of Zendaya on Instagram — including a childhood image and candid couple shots — with the caption 'Happy Birthday Z.' Zendaya responded with her own Instagram post expressing gratitude for her twenties and excitement about turning 30.
When did Tom Holland and Zendaya get married?
Tom Holland and Zendaya got married in 2026, having got engaged in 2024. They first met during screen tests for Spider-Man: Homecoming and made their relationship public in 2021.
What has Zendaya won at the Emmy Awards?
Zendaya has won two Primetime Emmy Awards for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series for her role as Rue Bennett in Euphoria. She is the youngest performer to win in that category.
What is Spider-Man: Brand New Day?
Spider-Man: Brand New Day is the 38th film in the Marvel Cinematic Universe and the fourth MCU Spider-Man film, following No Way Home. Directed by Destin Daniel Cretton, it stars Tom Holland and Zendaya alongside Sadie Sink, Jacob Batalon, Florence Pugh, and Mark Ruffalo, among others.
What other major films has Zendaya starred in besides the MCU?
Beyond the Spider-Man franchise, Zendaya has starred in Euphoria, The Greatest Showman, Denis Villeneuve's Dune trilogy, Malcolm & Marie, Challengers, The Drama, and Christopher Nolan's upcoming epic The Odyssey.
