Zendaya and Tom Holland welcome their new family member
Zendaya said she could not leave the dog behind after seeing it at the shelter
- Zendaya and Holland adopted a pocket American Bully from an Oakland, California, shelter
- The couple already share Noon, a Miniature Schnauzer, and Daphne, a Doberman Pinscher
- Zendaya told ELLE the adoption was emotional rather than logistically sensible
Zendaya and Tom Holland have marked a new chapter in their relationship by welcoming a third dog into their home, expanding an already well-loved pet family.
Meet the newest member of the family
The latest addition is a pocket American Bully, adopted from a shelter in Oakland, California. The couple already share two dogs: Noon, a Miniature Schnauzer, and Daphne, a Doberman Pinscher.
Zendaya opens up about the adoption
The 29-year-old Dune actress spoke about the decision in a recent interview with ELLE, acknowledging it was driven by emotion rather than practicality.
"Logistically, it wasn't probably the smartest idea. But emotionally, it was. He's a wonderful addition to our family."
She explained that having seen the dog, she found herself unable to walk away. The new pet, she confirmed, has settled fully into their household.
The couple's relationship and wedding rumours
Zendaya and Holland have been together since 2021, having first met on the set of Spider-Man: Homecoming.
The couple became engaged last year, and speculation over a possible secret marriage has grown in recent months — though neither has publicly confirmed or denied the reports.
Holland has previously spoken about the couple's deliberate approach to keeping their personal life out of the public eye. He told the Hollywood Reporter:
"Our relationship is something that we are incredibly protective of and we want to keep as sacred as possible. We don't think that we owe it to anyone, it's our thing, and it has nothing to do with our careers."