Tom Holland’s romance with his Spider-Man co-star went from onscreen to offscreen and they have become one of the hottest Hollywood romances. The couple first starred together in Spider-Man: Homecoming, but the pair took a long time before they finally confirmed their relationship in 2021 (when they were photographed kissing). All this to say, when Tom Holland posts a message about missing his lady, you would be forgiven for thinking he is referring to his girlfriend.
What Was Tom Holland’s Post About?
Except Tom Holland’s post on Instagram has nothing to do with Zendaya and is instead a tribute to his beloved pet. He shared a beautiful picture of his dog, Tessa, and captioned the post with the following message: “Missing my lady.” It is believed that she died earlier this month, with Tom’s father, Dominic Holland, initially informing fans of their loss via Patreon on April 5, 2024. However, it would take the actor several weeks before he decided to make his own tribute.
Fans have reacted with a show of support for Tom Holland’s post. The comment section is filled with sweet messages about Tessa, and many were unaware that she had died. “Wait what .. Tessa is no more? Sorry if I’m assuming it wrong … I have no clue now,” one fan wrote. Another was also confused, writing, “Wait how does everyone know she has passed??”
Other fans have expressed their sympathies and related to the Spider-Man: No Way Home actor’s sadness. “It’s the hardest, man. No love like it,” a comment reads. “Sorry for your loss. We recently had to put down my 17-year-old pup, and it feels so weird not to have her behind me all the time,” another fan shared of their own loss.
Tom Holland was extremely fond of his dog, Tessa. He has even posed with her on the red carpet, and she has been a regular on his Instagram page. Several posts are dedicated to her. So, there is no denying that Tessa’s death will have a tremendous impact on Holland, which is likely why he took so long to make a public post.