Tom Holland goes viral protecting girlfriend Zendaya from photographers [Video]

Tom Holland has been praised all over social media after protecting Zendaya from a crowd of photographers in New York City on Thursday.

The Spider-Man actor, 28, and Euphoria star, also 28, were attending the launch of a new venture for Tom, with Zendaya stunning in a burgundy leather dress.

Meanwhile, Tom opted for a tight burgundy shirt with black trousers, as he once again sported the short haircut that’s been dominating the headlines for months.

As they arrived at the launch event, the couple stepped out of the car and straight into a group of photographers – Zendaya was also handed objects to autograph.

After realising his partner had been stopped in the melee, Tom immediately turned back and formed a pathway through the crowd with his arms.

He then clutched hold off Zendaya’s hand and led her into the building, with one woman in the crowd remarking that Zendaya might have …