Before Marrying Zendaya, Why Tom Holland Broke Up With Ex-GF, Nadia Parkes? Know His Dating Timeline

Tom Holland's alleged ex-girlfriend, Nadia Parkes, is in the spotlight amid reports of his wedding to Zendaya.

By Peuli Bakshi Last Updated: Mar 2, 2026 | 11:39:13 IST

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Spider-Man fans are beaming with joy as their favourite 'Peter Parker' and 'MJ' are reportedly married now. Beloved Hollywood couple, Zendaya and Tom Holland, might have secretly tied the knot in a hush-hush ceremony as per longtime stylist and close friend, Law Roach. During a red-carpet interview at the 2026 Actor Awards on March 1, 2026, Roach told reporters that the much-awaited Hollywood wedding had "already happened" and that the public "missed it". As fans await an official statement from the couple, interest in their dating history has been sparked. Here's all about Tom Holland's latest ex, Nadia Parkes.

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Who is Nadia Parkes, Tom Holland's alleged ex-girlfriend?

Nadia Parkes is a British actress, born December 31 1995, and currently aged 30. She began her professional career while still studying at the London Academy of Music and Dramatic Art (LAMDA), leaving early to make her debut in The Spanish Princess as 'Rosa de Vargas', a lady-in-waiting to 'Catherine' of Aragon. Nadia received global recognition by playing the lead role of 'Chloe Ayling' in Kidnapped: The Chloe Ayling Story (2024), a factual drama about the real-life abduction of a British model. Her other prominent roles include 'Annalise' in Netflix's Half Bad, and young 'Livia Drusilla' in Domina.

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When did Nadia Parkes' and Tom Holland's relationship start?

Tom Holland, 29, and Nadia Parkes reportedly began dating in February 2020. While they never officially confirmed the exact start date, reports from The Daily Mail in May 2020 indicated the pair had been together for three months. They reportedly met through mutual friends Sophie Turner and Joe Jonas. Tom and Nadia began dating shortly after their first meeting. They reportedly decided to start a live-in relationship in London when the COVID-19 pandemic lockdown began. Nadia allegedly moved into Tom's home in March 2020 and spent the lockdown period there, along with Tom's brother, Harry, and his friend, Harrison Osterfield.

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Tom Holland and Nadia Parkes allegedly went Instagram official

After a few months of dating, in July 2020, Tom posted a photo of Nadia on his Instagram for the first time. Although he neither tagged her nor included a romantic caption, the post was widely considered a confirmation of their relationship status. Tom kept the photos captionless, which only heightened curiosity about what he was trying to convey in the post. A month later, in August 2020, the Dune actor shared another photo of Nadia Parkes during a golf outing, describing her as "stunning" in the comments. These were enough to keep the internet talking about their alleged relationship.

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Why did Tom Holland and Nadia Parkes break up?

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Although Tom Holland and Nadia Parkes were reported to be deeply in love, they broke up after realising that their aspirations were different. The two actors were allegedly headed in separate directions in their personal lives. Thus, their whirlwind romance, which intensified during the COVID-19 pandemic, came to an end after a few months. In 2021, media outlets reported that Tom and Nadia's split was mutual and occurred without bad blood between them. Shortly after their relationship ended, Tom Holland began dating Zendaya, who is now reportedly his wife.

How did Tom Holland's dating rumours with Zendaya start?

Rumours of Tom and Zendaya's romance first began in 2016, shortly after they were cast as co-stars in Spider-Man: Homecoming. While they initially maintained they were just friends, speculation grew amid their undeniable chemistry and frequent public interactions. Rumours were ignited when Tom Holland posted a photo of the two of them in a pool with another friend. In July 2017, PEOPLE published a report claiming the pair were romantically involved, citing an insider who said they started seeing each other during the movie's filming and had even gone on vacations together.

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Tom Holland and Zendaya's relationship confirmation to marriage reports

Tom and Zendaya's relationship was effectively confirmed when they were photographed kissing in a car in Los Angeles in July 2021. In 2024, TMZ and PEOPLE reported that he proposed to her at one of her family's homes between Christmas and New Year's after seeking permission from her father. Shortly after, Zendaya sparked engagement buzz by wearing a diamond ring on her left hand at the 82nd Golden Globe Awards. In September 2025, during a panel event, Tom Holland publicly addressed Zendaya as his "fiancée".

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The couple's marriage buzz began in February 2026, when Zendaya was spotted in Beverly Hills wearing a simple gold band rather than her large engagement ring. Just a few days later, on March 1, 2026, her stylist and friend, Law Roach, made remarks at the 2026 Actor Awards, suggesting a private ceremony had already taken place. However, the actors' representatives have not yet issued a statement.

While keeping their personal lives private, Zendaya and Tom Holland remain a powerhouse on screen. They are set to reunite in two major 2026 projects, Spider-Man: Brand New Day and The Odyssey.

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