Zendaya has one confirmed tattoo: a tiny lowercase t high on her left ribcage. Tattoo artist Lily Jarnryd says it was part of a pair of custom initials she and Tom Holland got in 2024.
The small lowercase t beneath Zendaya’s arm
Her black t sits just under her left arm. It’s easy to miss in event photos; a clear picture from the Euphoria season three premiere shows the letter without a crop or annotation. Most tops or dress panels cover the spot, while a cutout or strapless neckline can expose it.
A matching initial, kept personal
Jarnryd told People that the tattoos were done on November 27, 2024, at Boston Tattoo Company on Newbury Street. Zendaya chose a lowercase t; Holland got a lowercase z. Each carries the other’s initial, so the designs pair together without being identical.
That supports reading them as a reference to one another, but neither has explained a deeper meaning. Anything beyond the matching initials would be speculation.
Zendaya’s public style keeps personal details personal
At the 2025 Golden Globes, Zendaya wore a strapless burnt-orange Louis Vuitton gown. As she turned, the dress briefly revealed the tiny letter. It caught attention in photos because most of her clothes cover that side of her ribs. The Dune: Part Two portrait here is contextual and doesn’t show the tattoo.
Understated choices, on and off the carpet
The letter has no date or surrounding decoration. Its small scale lets it sit quietly beside more elaborate styling.
Reading the pictures fairly
The first image clearly shows the letter. The other portraits are contextual: they show Zendaya at public appearances and interviews, but not the tattoo. The Spider-Man photocall includes Holland, though it isn’t evidence of the matching designs.
For anyone considering a similar initial, placement, size and legibility all matter. A mark high beneath the arm can stay covered, but it may only show with certain clothes or movements. Check the stencil in a mirror and see how it sits when you lift your arm. A celebrity photo can offer a reference point; the final placement should suit the person getting the tattoo.