According to a body language specialist, Zendaya and her boyfriend Tom Holland use ‘pecking order signals’ to determine who takes the lead in their relationship.
The Hollywood actress, 27, is believed to be wearing the trousers in their romance based on her actions during a walk with the actor, also 27, in Richmond this week.
Zendaya was seen’striding forward’, while Tom was seen’reaching out his arm for support’, implying that she is the dominant person in the relationship.
Judi James told MailOnline that Tom’s ‘quiet confidence’ makes them a ‘like-minded’ and ‘complementary’ couple.
She said, “Without his trademark boyish grin, Tom is almost unrecognisable here.” The way he walks with his arms extended away from the sides of his torso exudes serene assurance…
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Zendaya takes the lead in her relationship with her boyfriend Tom Holland according to ‘pecking order signals’ in their romance, a body language expert has claimed
‘But overall the body language power and pecking order signals as a couple with Zendaya suggests it’s her taking the lead by walking in front with her head raised while Tom walks behind her, even grabbing her arm and seeming to use her as a shield from the press at one point.
‘There’s enough mirrored moments here to define them as a like-minded couple but their gestures and even their choice of outfits make them look like a complementary match rather than a twinned or bookends one.
‘They’ve both opted for a casual look but for Tom that means a rather smart, fresh-looking white summery T-shirt and snazzy black trousers while Zendaya has opted for a baggy beige jumper and gaping ripped jeans.
‘Tom looks like the more laid-back partner, too. He seems happy to amble along with the dog while Zendaya seems to be in more of a hurry. Her free hand is also balled into a fist, suggesting a sense of tension that is lacking in Tom’s pose.’
During a break from Romeo & Juliet performances, the couple went for a dog walk in green west London.
They wore casual clothing while strolling their beloved black miniature schnauzer, Noon, in a departure from their usual red carpet attire.
Zendaya appeared fresh-faced during their outing, wearing no makeup and her highlighted blonde hair wrapped up in a bun.
The Euphoria star wore a cream crew neck pullover with torn denim, white trainers and a black shoulder bag.
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Actress Zendaya, 27, looked fresh faced for their outing as she went make-up free and wore her highlighted blonde hair swept back into a bun
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Their casual stroll was a far cry from their sophisticated red carpet visits (seen at the Spider-Man: No Way Home premiere in 2021).
Tom, who is now playing Romeo in the play at the Duke of York Theatre, dressed casually in a white T-shirt, black trousers, and trainers.
Tom carried a bag across his body and tucked a denim jacket over it.
Tom has been sporting a fresh chopped haircut since the new play began in London’s theatreland, after years of wearing longer dishevelled locks.
Earlier this week, fans were advised there would be ‘no signatures or selfies’ with the film star as he entered the venue’s stage door.
But each night, Tom stood and waved to his supporters, allowing them to capture the all-important photos and footage for social media.
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The Euphoria star was wearing a cream crew neck jumper with a pair of ripped jeans with white trainers and a black shoulder bag
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Tom, also 27, who is currently playing Romeo in the play at the Duke Of York Theatre, also opted for a low-key look in a white T-shirt with black trousers and trainers
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Tom wore a bag slung across his body and tucked a denim jacket over the top
