A year into her engagement to Tom Holland, Zendaya is opening up about the personal "litmus tests" she uses to gauge a partner's true character. The “Euphoria” star shared her perspective on relationship red flags, noting that Holland’s genuine nature made it immediately clear he was the right match for her.
"One that works for us at work is how people treat their crews," Zendaya explained, adding, "I admire people who are kind to everyone, not just the actors, directors, or producers. A very telling thing is how a crew feels about a particular actor, because they get to see how people are when the cameras are not rolling," she said.
For the actress, behaviour off-camera offers a revealing glimpse into someone's character, especially in an industry where public personas can often differ from private conduct.
She also described what's her personal litmus test: how someone treats animals.
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"I would get into a fight over my dog, for sure," Zendaya said, adding, "Dogs are a good judge of character."
Zendaya also added that relationships are rarely black and white. "People are layered and complex and they make mistakes," she noted, pointing out that cultural differences and personal growth can shape behaviour over time.
"There are cultural differences. But there are also things that are just kind of, 'Well, that's rude. That's mean.' And there's also the opposite," she said.
Zendaya and Holland, who made their relationship public in 2021 after co-starring in the “Spider-Man: Homecoming” franchise, have largely kept their romance private. Still, she has occasionally shared what drew her to him.
In an earlier interview, Zendaya praised Holland's natural charisma. "I'm more shy and kind of quiet, so it takes a little bit more to pull me out of my shell," she said, adding, "But he's great at just talking to people and getting to know people,"
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