Tom Holland supports Zendaya behind scenes at Met Gala 2025 without walking red carpet

Though Tom Holland skipped the 2025 Met Gala red carpet, he quietly supported fiancée Zendaya behind the scenes. As reported by E! News, Holland was seen at The Surrey Hotel in New York City on May 5 as Zendaya prepared for fashion’s biggest night.

While Zendaya stunned on the museum steps in a custom all-white Louis Vuitton suit and hat, styled by longtime collaborator Law Roach, Holland kept a low profile. The Spider-Man star was photographed leaving the hotel earlier in the day wearing a Canadian tuxedo and an orange baseball cap.

Holland’s absence from the event was intentional. In a January 2025 interview with Men’s Health, he explained that he prefers not to share the red carpet with Zendaya so she can enjoy the spotlight. “It’s not my moment, it’s her moment,” he said. “If we go together, it’s about us.”

This year’s gala, themed “Superfine: Tailoring Black Style,” raised a record amount for the Metropolitan Museum of Art’s Costume Institute. While Holland didn’t attend the event, he was present in spirit—most notably through Zendaya’s accessories. Alongside Bvlgari jewelry, she wore her large engagement ring, first seen at the 2025 Golden Globes.

Despite public interest in their wedding plans, Roach confirmed to E! News that it won’t be happening anytime soon. “It’s far away,” he said, citing both stars’ busy film schedules. “There’s a lot of premieres next year so you’ll see a lot of red carpets.”

While Zendaya continues to dominate the Met Gala spotlight, Holland remains a supportive presence off-camera.