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After confirming their marriage.. Zendaya and Tom Holland She stepped out for the first of back-to-back red carpet events in nearly five years Spider-Man: No way home It was shown for the first time. Amidst the press tour for A whole new dayThe couple, who have been together for nearly a decade, have participated in joint and individual interviews around the world. At the MCU premiere in Rome, Tom was heard calling Zendaya “Mary,” as seen in videos circulating on social media.
Both actors were talking to separate interviewers on the carpet, and at one point, Tom was heard saying: “Mary! What’s the name of that place?” Zendaya turned to face her husband before replying, “Giolitti!” It is an Italian pastry and gelato shop. Z said they were going to the location “next” to get some well-deserved sweets.
Although the exchange was sweet, fans who weren’t familiar with Zendaya’s full name wondered where the word “Mary” came from.
Below, learn about Zendaya’s nicknames and why Tom recently called her “Mary.”
How old is Zendaya now?
Zendaya is 29 years old. She will turn 30 on September 1, 2026.
What is Zendaya’s real name?
Zendaya’s full name is Zendaya Maree Stoermer Coleman. Fans and colleagues have affectionately called her “Z” as a nickname over the years.
Is Zendaya’s real name Marie?
Marie is the actress’s middle name. She was born with her first name, Zendaya, although Tom calls her by her middle name which set social media on fire in June 2026.
It’s not clear if Zendaya’s inner circle adjusted to calling her Marie, but fans online suggested that Tom may have done so because of how loud the red carpets were. At the time, many photographers, journalists, interviewers, and fans were probably chanting, “Zendaya!” All evening. So, it might have been easier for Tom to call his wife by a name she only knew from someone dear to him.
Where is Zendaya from?
Zendaya is a California girl! Born and raised in Oakland, the Disney Channel alumna found her passion for acting at an early age when her mother worked at the famous Shakespeare Theater in California.
