Zendaya Reveals How Tom Holland Supported Her on The Odyssey Set During Their Joint Appearance

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THE RUNDOWN

• Zendaya and Tom Holland attended a special screening of The Odyssey at the Academy Museum in Los Angeles on November 14.
• During an onstage Q&A, Zendaya spoke about how Holland encouraged her when she was feeling overwhelmed while filming a particularly demanding scene.
• The couple previously discussed supporting each other while working on Christopher Nolan’s film.

Zendaya and Tom Holland stepped out over the weekend in support of The Odyssey—and the actress shared a sweet story about their time making the film.

On Saturday, November 14, the married actors joined their castmates Matt Damon, John Leguizamo, Charlize Theron, Elliot Page, and Himesh Patel for a special screening at the Academy Museum’s David Geffen Theater in Los Angeles. The event also included a post-screening conversation with the stars.

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During the Q&A, Zendaya opened up about an especially nerve-racking moment on set and revealed how Holland helped her through it. The actress, who plays Athena in Christopher Nolan’s adaptation of Homer’s epic, recalled filming a night scene surrounded by performers she admired.

“I felt overwhelmed, to say the least,” she said. “I was on a night shoot, and I remember I came in and I was like, This is like a pinch me moment.”

She explained that she felt anxious filming in IMAX alongside so many talented people, including background and stunt performers “who are performing their hearts out.” But her husband’s support made a big difference.

“It helped that Tom came to set that day and he was in the corner like, ‘You got this; you’re doing good,’” she recalled.

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For the event, Zendaya wore a romantic cream off-the-shoulder gown featuring ruffle detailing and an asymmetrical hemline. She finished the look with matching stilettos.

Zendaya previously spoke about her and Holland’s shared experience filming The Odyssey at its New York premiere in July. Zendaya told Extra she was “very grateful” Holland was there for her first day, adding that “walking onto a Chris Nolan set for the first time is no small feat, so I was happy to have some support.”

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