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Tom Holland and Zendaya stole the show at the London premiere of The Odyssey.

All eyes were on the pair who have been bringing fashion and couple goals to red carpets around the globe the last few weeks. The model’s look for the premiere was a complete showstopper as she donned a Schiaparelli gown featuring a sculpted, white glazed porcelain-effect silicone breastplate that gave the illusion of carved marble, with a fringe skirt.

The look left not just fans, but also Zendaya’s husband in awe as he braced for questions about her on the carpet.

Speaking on behalf of CanadaCasino, body langauge expert Darren Stanton told Showbiz Cheat Sheet, “The way Tom is talking to the interviewer on the red carpet is important as he then swivels round to see Zendaya. His face just lights up and it’s clear that he’s besotted with her.

“Zendaya tilts her head sideways, which is a sweet, submissive gesture, even though she knows she is the center of the conversation. It’s clear that even though he’s in one place and she’s in the other background, they are so emotionally connected. There is such deep admiration between the two.”

Stanton also noted, “In another interview, Tom looks quite serious but as soon as the reporter mentions his wife Zendaya, straight away his lips are pierced. He probably thought it was a curveball question. This happens quickly but he instantaneously goes into a massive smile when the question isn’t controversial, so he’s very protective of her. 

“Tom Holland didn’t know what was going to be asked and he went back into his approachable self when he realized what the question was.”

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