Fact Check: Do the viral photos show Zendaya and Tom Holland's first wedding pictures?
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA: Ahead of the release of ‘Spider-Man: Brand New Day’ starring Tom Holland and Zendaya, the photos of the couple began circulating online, claiming to show the first pictures from their wedding. The photos have triggered fan frenzy. On the other hand, they have sparked speculation regarding their authenticity, prompting a fact-check.
Claim: Photos claim to show Tom Holland and Zendaya's wedding pictures
The viral photos claim to show the moment from the couple’s secret wedding this year.
The post's images depict the couple in romantic wedding veils and scenic balcony scenes. The post was accompanied by a caption stating, “Zendaya and Tom Holland stun in first wedding and honeymoon photos since tying the knot.”
The photos have garnered more than three million views as of this writing and have garnered mixed reactions from fans and online users. While many appeared to believe the photos to be authentic, a few others called them fake.
Fact Check: The images are AI-generated
The photos, however, are fake and are generated using AI. Some users in the comments and a community note under the post have flagged the photos as fake. As of now, the couple has not released any photos from their secret wedding.
The post credited the photos to 'BCWire'; however, no such media exists.
An analysis using AI detection tools such as Hive Moderation and Zero GPT confirmed that the images are very likely AI-generated. A closer look at the post even reveals a label stating ‘Made with AI.’
Moreover, the photos were posted by an X account called ‘Buzz Crave,’ which describes itself in the bio as ‘satire’ or ‘parody.’
Tom Holland calls Zendaya his 'wife' for the first time in public
The photos surfaced after Holland publicly referred to Zendaya as his "wife" for the first time during an appearance on the UK-based 'Dish' podcast, nearly five months after the couple's marriage was confirmed.
While promoting Christopher Nolan's 'The Odyssey,' the actor also shared more glimpses into their relationship, even as both continue to keep details of their wedding and private life largely away from the public.
“I think probably my wife would be pretty good,” Holland said. He continued, “It would be a bit strange if I went, ‘Sorry babe, I’m gonna take Matt actually.’”
Although the couple has remained tight-lipped about their marriage, he has sprinkled lighthearted references to their relationship during recent promotional appearances.
