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Marvel star Tom Holland gets candid and shares how Emma Watson from theHarry Potterseries captivated the young man’s heart. Before theSpider-Manactor got into a relationship with fellow co-star Zendaya, he was in love with Hermione Granger.
Harry Potterfilm’s last installment came out in 2011, wrapping up a decade’s worth of magic wands, wizards, and muggles. The franchise spawned several spin-offs, includingFantastic Beastsand the stage playHarry Potter and the Cursed Child.
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What’s The Real Deal Behind Tom Holland’s Attraction To Emma Watson?
In an interview withW Magazineabout his then-upcoming role in the Russo Brothers’ movieCherry, Peter Parker starTom Hollandwas asked to reveal his first crush. The actor generously shared how exactly he got attracted to her:
“Emma Watson in Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire. She wears this pink dress. That was mind-blowing for me.”
Potterheads would remember the scene from the 2005 installment whereEmma Watson’s Hermione Granger walks to the Yule Ball wearing a stunning layered pink gown paired with perfectly styled hair. The moment was of significance as the character arrests everyone’s attention, turning all heads in her direction.
Indeed, Watson looked breathtaking in that pink dress and stole everyone’s hearts; even Ron Weasley (Rupert Grint) and Draco Malfoy (Tom Felton) felt jealous after Hermione spent the entire evening with Viktor Krum. Like Holland, fans’ jaws also dropped as it was a rare event in the franchise to see the brilliant Hogwarts student get all dolled up.
Meanwhile, somewhere in the interview, Holland revealed his first kiss experience:
“It was backstage at Victoria Palace, the theater for Billy Elliot. There were five of us playing truth or dare. It was a good time. I definitely fancied her.”
The 27-year-old actor is now in a relationship withEuphoriastarZendaya, with whom he also shared the screen in MCU’sSpider-Mantrilogy. The pair officially confirmed their romantic partnership via Instagram on Zendaya’s 25th birthday.
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Tom Holland Has Been In Love With Zendaya Even Before Meeting Her
Despite his admission of having a crush on Emma Watson, theUnchartedstar remains loyal to his longtime girlfriend. In a video interview withBuzzFeed, Tom Holland confessed to having a crush on Zendaya even before they met.
The actor was tasked to answer 30 questions, and one of them was: “Who was your childhood celeb crush?” Holland responded with “Zendaya, easy,” without any second thoughts. He had been watching her on television since she was aDisney Channelstar in the early 2010s.
Finally, when theCherryactor was asked to share how his own charisma works, he responded:
“You kind of need to fall in love with me for it to work. Long game, probably making a movie with each other. It definitely helps when the characters you’re playing are falling in love with one another. You can sort of blur the lines a little bit.”
Tom Holland and Zendaya remain one of the most talked about couples in Hollywood, and though rumors of an engagement surfaced on the web, it is yet to be confirmed. A source close to the duo shared that both are “planning for a real future together,” so fans can expect that they might settle down soon.
Sources:W Magazine,BuzzFeed
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Ariane Cruz is a Senior Writer at FandomWire, majorly focusing on TV shows with over 3,000 articles published. Her love for pop culture and the creative arts fuels her passion to deliver engaging and informative stories. Her daily consumption of films, shows, and books keeps her energized for the day, along with her mission to serve as the bridge between fans and their favorite franchises.
