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A complete timeline of Tom Hiddleston and Zawe Ashton's relationship

Olivia Singh   

A complete timeline of Tom Hiddleston and Zawe Ashton's relationship
Actors Tom Hiddleston and Zawe Ashton are currently engaged.Vianney Le Caer/Invision/AP
  • Tom Hiddleston and Zawe Ashton costarred in productions of "Betrayal" on the West End and Broadway.
  • The British actors' engagement was confirmed in March 2022 following an appearance at the BAFTAs.

October 10, 2018: Hiddleston and Ashton participated in a charity gala celebrating the work of playwright Harold Pinter.

October 10, 2018: Hiddleston and Ashton participated in a charity gala celebrating the work of playwright Harold Pinter.
Tom Hiddleston and Zawe Ashton on October 10, 2018, in London, England.      David M. Benett/Dave Benett/Getty Images

The gala took place in London, England.

Years later in an interview with Tatler magazine, Ashton said that she and Hiddleston "had done a reading together of the central scene, at a gala for Harold Pinter's birthday," which led to her getting an offer to be part of the revival of Pinter's "Betrayal," costarring Hiddleston.

March 5 to June 8, 2019: Hiddleston, Ashton, and Charlie Cox starred in the West End production of "Betrayal."

March 5 to June 8, 2019: Hiddleston, Ashton, and Charlie Cox starred in the West End production of "Betrayal."
Tom Hiddleston, Zawe Ashton, and Charlie Cox backstage following the press night performance of "Betrayal" at The Harold Pinter Theatre on March 13, 2019, in London, England.      David M. Benett/Dave Benett/Getty Images

The play opened on March 13 at the Harold Pinter Theatre in London, following about a week of previews.

The play is centered on a married couple named Robert and Emma, played by Hiddleston and Ashton, respectively, who become entangled in a love triangle with Robert's friend, Jerry (Cox).

April 3, 2019: Hiddleston made an appearance at the launch party for Ashton's book, "Character Breakdown."

April 3, 2019: Hiddleston made an appearance at the launch party for Ashton
Tom Hiddleston and Zawe Ashton at the "Character Breakdown" book launch on April 3, 2019, in London, England.      Joe Maher/Getty Images

The actors were friendly at the event, posing for photos together and hugging.

Their "Betrayal" costar, Cox, was also in attendance to support Ashton.

August 14 to December 8, 2019: Hiddleston, Ashton, and Cox reprised their "Betrayal" roles when the revival transferred to Broadway.

August 14 to December 8, 2019: Hiddleston, Ashton, and Cox reprised their "Betrayal" roles when the revival transferred to Broadway.
Charlie Cox, Tom Hiddleston, and Zawe Ashton at the opening night party for "Betrayal" on September 5, 2019, in New York City.      Bruce Glikas/WireImage

Previews began at the Bernard B. Jacobs Theatre on August 14 and the show opened on September 5.

During the Broadway run of "Betrayal," the actors celebrated Halloween by dressing as popular Marvel characters.

Hiddleston, who's played Loki since 2011's "Thor," and Cox, who stars as Daredevil, dressed as each others' characters.

Meanwhile, Ashton donned a Captain Marvel costume. Coincidentally, years later, Ashton would get cast in the "Captain Marvel" sequel.

August 27, 2019: Hiddleston and Ashton attended the US Open together in Queens, New York.

August 27, 2019: Hiddleston and Ashton attended the US Open together in Queens, New York.
Zawe Ashton and Tom Hiddleston in November 2019.      Cindy Ord/Getty Images

They were spotted watching a women's singles match between Johanna Konta and Karolina Pliskova as part of the annual tennis tournament.

September 15, 2021: Paparazzi caught Hiddleston and Ashton kissing at a beach in Ibiza, Spain.

September 15, 2021: Paparazzi caught Hiddleston and Ashton kissing at a beach in Ibiza, Spain.
Tom Hiddleston and Zawe Ashton backstage at the Olivier Awards on April 7, 2019, in London.      Vianney Le Caer/Invision/AP

This marked the first time the couple had ever shown overt PDA before. It's still unclear when exactly they started dating.

September 26, 2021: Hiddleston, Ashton, and Cox attended the Tony Awards.

September 26, 2021: Hiddleston, Ashton, and Cox attended the Tony Awards.
Charlie Cox, Zawe Ashton, and Tom Hiddleston at the 74th Tony Awards at Winter Garden Theater on September 26, 2021, in New York City.      Bryan Bedder/Getty Images for Tony Awards Productions

"Betrayal" was nominated for four awards at the 74th Tonys: best revival of a play, best actor in a play (Hiddleston), best scenic design of a play (Soutra Gilmour), and best direction of a play (Jamie Lloyd).

March 13, 2022: The couple attended the BAFTAs, where a ring on Ashton's left hand fueled speculation that they got engaged.

March 13, 2022: The couple attended the BAFTAs, where a ring on Ashton
Zawe Ashton and Tom Hiddleston at the 75th British Academy Film Awards (BAFTAs), on March 13, 2022, in London, England.      Vianney Le Caer/Invision/AP

Hiddleston and Ashton walked hand-in-hand while posing for photographers on the red carpet.

Their engagement was confirmed by People magazine and Us Weekly four days later.

June 14, 2022: Hiddleston confirmed their engagement himself.

June 14, 2022: Hiddleston confirmed their engagement himself.
Tom Hiddleston and Zawe Ashton at the BAFTAs.      Tristan Fewings/Getty Images

"I'm very happy," the actor told the Los Angeles Times, without elaborating further.

June 29, 2022: Ashton revealed that she was pregnant with their first child.

June 29, 2022: Ashton revealed that she was pregnant with their first child.
Zawe Ashton at the premiere of "Mr. Malcolm's List" at the DGA New York Theater on June 29, 2022, in New York.      Andy Kropa/Invision/AP

Ashton wore a sparkling, off-the-shoulder tulle gown, baby bump visible, at the New York screening of the film "Mr. Malcolm's List" at the DGA Theater.

October 26, 2022: Us Weekly reported that the couple welcomed their first baby.

October 26, 2022: Us Weekly reported that the couple welcomed their first baby.
Tom Hiddleston and Zawe Ashton at the first gala performance of "Cabaret at the Kit Kat Club" on December 11, 2021, in London, England.      David M. Benett/Dave Benett/Getty Images

"Tom and Zawe are loving being new parents and are filled with joy," a source told the publication. "They have been having the struggles of new parents and aren't sleeping much but are thrilled."

July 16, 2023: Hiddleston and Ashton coupled up for Wimbledon, wearing color-coordinating outfits by Ralph Lauren.

July 16, 2023: Hiddleston and Ashton coupled up for Wimbledon, wearing color-coordinating outfits by Ralph Lauren.
Tom Hiddleston and Zawe Ashton in the Ralph Lauren Suite at Wimbledon 2023.      Darren Gerrish/WireImage/Getty Images

They wore blue outfits as they watched Novak Djokovic and Carlos Alcaraz compete in the gentlemen's final.

July 18, 2023: Ashton told Entertainment Weekly that Hiddleston gave her advice ahead of her Marvel debut.

July 18, 2023: Ashton told Entertainment Weekly that Hiddleston gave her advice ahead of her Marvel debut.
Left: Tom Hiddleston as Loki on season one of "Loki." Right: Zawe Ashton as Dar-Benn in "The Marvels."      Chuck Zlotnick/Marvel Studios; Marvel Studios

Ashton will play a villain named Dar-Benn in the upcoming "Captain Marvel" sequel, titled "The Marvels."

The actor told EW that her casting "led to some incredible conversations about his experience being part of this franchise for over a decade."

"One of the main takeaways from our conversations was: 'What you put into Marvel, you get back.' He said, 'If you go into this with an open heart and a great work ethic and just want to provide an amazing experience for the fans, you'll have an amazing experience on those sets.' He really empowered me in that way," Ashton said of Hiddleston.

Hiddleston, who's all too familiar with the struggle of wearing a superhero costume, also suggested that Ashton ensure she had enough zippers on her costume to make bathroom breaks easier.

"Which is very good advice, I realize now," Ashton said.

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