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Zendaya and Tom Holland Breakup Fears Escalate: Is It Over? on January 12, 2024 at 4:08 pm The Hollywood Gossip

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Did Tom Holland and Zendaya go through a secret breakup?

To start off 2024, Zendaya unfollowed Tom Holland on Instagram as part of a larger social media purge.

That could be anything from a mental health break to a promo strategy to a soft-launch of split news.

Social media aside, these two gorgeous blockbuster stars haven’t made a public appearance together in months. Is it over?

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Tom Holland and Zendaya attend SiriusXM’s Town Hall with the cast of Spider-Man: No Way Home on December 10, 2021. (Photo Credit: Cindy Ord/Getty Images for SiriusXM)

Zendaya is no longer following Tom Holland on Instagram

Very recently, Zendaya unfollowed Tom Holland. As we reported at the time, he was not the only casualty of her unfollowing spree — but, as her boyfriend, he is the most notable.

If you look at Zendaya’s Instagram page, you’ll see that she has about 184 million followers … and is following absolutely no one.

There are a few explanations for this. But while a mass unfollow doesn’t always mean a breakup, fans worry that this isn’t the only sign of a split.

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Zendaya attends the “Bulgari Mediterranea High Jewelry” event at Palazzo Ducale on May 16, 2023. (Photo Credit: Pietro S. D’Aprano/Getty Images for Bulgar)

To date, Zendaya has not offered any explanations for her unfollowing spree.

She has made great use of her fame and platform in the past, including paying tribute to late costar Angus Cloud last summer.

Zendaya knows how many eyes are on her and on her social media. She obviously knows how many people would notice her unfollow Tom.

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Tom Holland arrives for the premiere of Apple TV+’s “The Crowded Room” at the Museum of Modern Art in New York City on June 1, 2023. (Photo Credit: ANGELA WEISS/AFP via Getty Images)

Since her unfollowing spree, Tom Holland hasn’t said a word about it.

Notably, he is still very much following Zendaya. (Yes, we checked)

This means that not only did Tom not unfollow her (a “mutual unfollow”), but Zendaya didn’t block or even soft-block him.

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Tom Holland and Zendaya pose at the after party for the premiere of Sony Pictures’ “Spider-Man: Far From Home” on June 26, 2019. (Photo Credit: Kevin Winter/Getty Images)

When have we last seen Tom Holland and Zendaya together?

Some fans have argued that these two clearly broke up. Others disagree, citing other explanations — like Zendaya wanting a social media break from weirdos and unfounded rumors.

But this unfollowing is stirring new rumors. And a lack of evidence that she remains with Tom isn’t helping.

It doesn’t appear that Tom and Zendaya have appeared in public for months. Their last public photos date back to an October 25 grocery run.

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Tom Holland attends ‘Uncharted’ photocall at the Royal Theater on February 08, 2022. (Photo Credit: Carlos Alvarez/Getty Images)

That doesn’t mean that Zendaya and Tom have been recluses.

Just this week, eyewitnesses spotted Zendaya driving around Los Angeles. She was with a friend — not Tom.

Later that same day, Tom was in West Hollywood at Members Club. He appeared to be on his own.

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Zendaya attends the 29th Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards at Fairmont Century Plaza on February 26, 2023. (Photo Credit: Frazer Harrison/Getty Images)

Good news: Tom Holland and Zendaya definitely spent time together recently

Despite it being months since their last public appearance, TMZ reports that Tom Holland and Zendaya spent New Year’s Eve together.

They didn’t post photos. And no spies snapped pics of them ringing in 2024, either.

But TMZ‘s reporting on these matters is extremely credible. And it makes sense that a notoriously private couple would continue to treasure their privacy.

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Tom Holland and Zendaya attendsthe Los Angeles premiere of Sony Pictures’ ‘Spider-Man: No Way Home’ on December 13, 2021. (Photo Credit: Emma McIntyre/Getty Images)

As TMZ notes, it’s theoretically possible that Tom and Zendaya broke up in the past, what, week and a half?

But if they did, they haven’t told close friends. And if they did, Tom hasn’t even unfollowed his (hypothetical) ex.

It’s very unlikely that Zendaya’s unfollowing spree has anything to do with her relationship status whatsoever.

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Zendaya poses for photos as she promotes the upcoming film “Dune: Part Two” during the Warner Bros. Pictures presentation at The Colosseum at Caesars Palace during CinemaCon, the official convention of the National Association of Theatre Owners, on April 25, 2023. (Photo Credit: Gabe Ginsberg/Getty Images)

Instagram unfollows can be a PR strategy

As for the Instagram shenanigans, Zendaya has spoken in the past about taking social media breaks.

This, however, feels more like a promotional strategy.

Zendaya has Dune: Part Two and Challengers coming out this year (two of my most anticipated films of 2024, truth be told). And a mass unfollow is a solid way of silently attracting attention.

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Tom Holland visits the SiriusXM Studios on February 17, 2022. (Photo Credit: Astrid Stawiarz/Getty Images for SiriusXM)

Obviously, it’s possible that Zendaya and Tom Holland broke up. It would be sad, mostly for them, but it does happen.

But at present, the actual evidence doesn’t suggest that.

It’s a reasonably safe guess that this gorgeous couple remains together. Good for them!

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Zendaya and Tom Holland Breakup Fears Escalate: Is It Over? was originally published on The Hollywood Gossip.

Did Tom Holland and Zendaya go through a secret breakup? To start off 2024, Zendaya unfollowed Tom Holland on Instagram …
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What We Can Learn Inside 50 Cent’s Explosive Diddy Documentary: 5 Reasons You Should Watch

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50 Cent’s new Netflix docuseries about Sean “Diddy” Combs is more than a headline-grabbing exposé; it is a meticulous breakdown of how power, celebrity, and silence can collide in the entertainment industry.

Across its episodes, the series traces Diddy’s rise, the allegations that followed him for years, and the shocking footage and testimonies now forcing a wider cultural reckoning.

For viewers, it offers not just drama, but lessons about media literacy, accountability, and how society treats survivors when a superstar is involved.

Rapper 50 Cent pictured in Tup Tup Palace night club with owners James Jukes and Matt LoveDough, Newcastle, UK, 7th November 2015

1. It Chronicles Diddy’s Rise and Fall – And How Power Warps Reality

The docuseries follows Combs from hitmaker and business icon to a figure facing serious criminal conviction and public disgrace, mapping out decades of influence, branding, and behind-the-scenes behavior. Watching that arc shows how money, fame, and industry relationships can shield someone from scrutiny and delay accountability, even as disturbing accusations accumulate.

Rapper 50 Cent pictured in Tup Tup Palace night club with owners James Jukes and Matt LoveDough, Newcastle, UK, 7th November 2015

2. Never-Before-Seen Footage Shows How Narratives Are Managed

Exclusive footage of Diddy in private settings and in the tense days around his legal troubles reveals how carefully celebrity narratives are shaped, even in crisis.

Viewers can learn to question polished statements and recognize that what looks spontaneous in public is often the result of strategy, damage control, and legal calculation.

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3. Survivors’ Stories Highlight Patterns of Abuse and Silence

Interviews with alleged victims, former staff, and industry insiders describe patterns of control, fear, and emotional or physical harm that were long whispered about but rarely aired in this detail. Their stories underline how difficult it is to speak out against a powerful figure, teaching viewers why many survivors delay disclosure and why consistent patterns across multiple accounts matter.

4. 50 Cent’s Approach Shows Storytelling as a Tool for Accountability

As executive producer, 50 Cent uses his reputation and platform to push a project that leans into uncomfortable truths rather than protecting industry relationships. The series demonstrates how documentary storytelling can challenge established power structures, elevate marginalized voices, and pressure institutions to respond when traditional systems have failed.

5. The Cultural Backlash Reveals How Society Handles Celebrity Accountability

Reactions to the doc—ranging from people calling it necessary and brave to others dismissing it as a vendetta or smear campaign—expose how emotionally invested audiences can be in defending or condemning a famous figure. Watching that debate unfold helps viewers see how fandom, nostalgia, and bias influence who is believed, and why conversations about “cancel culture” often mask deeper questions about justice and who is considered too powerful to fall.

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South Park’s Christmas Episode Delivers the Antichrist

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A new Christmas-themed episode of South Park is scheduled to air with a central plot in which Satan is depicted as preparing for the birth of an Antichrist figure. The premise extends a season-long narrative arc that has involved Satan, Donald Trump, and apocalyptic rhetoric, positioning this holiday episode as a culmination of those storylines rather than a stand‑alone concept.

Episode premise and season context

According to published synopses and entertainment coverage, the episode frames the Antichrist as part of a fictional storyline that blends religious symbolism with commentary on politics, media, and cultural fear. This follows earlier Season 28 episodes that introduced ideas about Trump fathering an Antichrist child and tech billionaire Peter Thiel obsessing over prophecy and end‑times narratives. The Christmas setting is presented as a contrast to the darker themes, reflecting the series’ pattern of pairing holiday imagery with controversial subject matter.

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Public and political reactions

Coverage notes that some figures connected to Donald Trump’s political orbit have criticized the season’s portrayal of Trump and his allies, describing the show as relying on shock tactics rather than substantive critique. Commentators highlight that these objections are directed more at the depiction of real political figures and the show’s tone than at the specific theology of the Antichrist storyline.

At the time of reporting, there have not been widely reported, detailed statements from major religious leaders focused solely on this Christmas episode, though religion-focused criticism of South Park in general has a long history.

Media and cultural commentary

Entertainment outlets such as The Hollywood Reporter, Entertainment Weekly, Forbes, Slate, and USA Today describe the Antichrist arc as part of South Park’s ongoing use of Trump-era and tech-world politics as material for satire.

These reports emphasize that the show’s treatment of the Antichrist, Satan, and prophecy is designed as exaggerated commentary rather than doctrinal argument, while also acknowledging that many viewers may see the storyline as offensive or excessive.

Viewer guidance and content advisory

South Park is rated TV‑MA and is intended for adult audiences due to strong language, explicit themes, and frequent use of religious and political satire. Viewers who are sensitive to depictions of Satan, the Antichrist, or parodies involving real political figures may find this episode particularly objectionable, while others may view it as consistent with the show’s long‑running approach to controversial topics. As with previous episodes, individual responses are likely to vary widely, and the episode is best understood as part of an ongoing satirical series rather than a factual or theological statement.

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Sydney Sweeney Finally Confronts the Plastic Surgery Rumors

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Sydney Sweeney has decided she is finished watching strangers on the internet treat her face like a forensic project. After years of side‑by‑side screenshots, “then vs now” TikToks, and long comment threads wondering what work she has supposedly had done, the actor is now addressing the plastic surgery rumors directly—and using them to say something larger about how women are looked at in Hollywood and online.

Sweeney at the 2025 Toronto International Film Festival red carpet premiere of Christy

Growing Up on Camera vs. “Before and After” Culture

Sweeney points out that people are often mistaking normal changes for procedures: she grew up on camera, her roles now come with big‑budget glam teams, and her body has shifted as she has trained, aged, and worked nonstop. Yet every new red‑carpet photo gets folded into a narrative that assumes surgeons, not time, are responsible. Rather than walking through a checklist of what is “real,” she emphasizes how bizarre it is that internet detectives comb through pores, noses, and jawlines as if they are owed an explanation for every contour of a woman’s face.

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The Real Problem Isn’t Her Face

By speaking up, Sweeney is redirecting the conversation away from her features and toward the culture that obsesses over them.

She argues that the real issue isn’t whether an actress has had work done, but why audiences feel so entitled to dissect her body as public property in the first place.

For her, the constant speculation is less about curiosity and more about control—another way to tell women what they should look like and punish them when they do not fit. In calling out that dynamic, Sweeney isn’t just defending herself; she is forcing fans and followers to ask why tearing apart someone else’s appearance has become such a popular form of entertainment.


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