Entertainment Movies Tom Hiddleston and Zawe Ashton's Relationship Timeline Tom Hiddleston and Zaw Ashton costarred in the 2019 play Betrayal and are expecting their first child By Kelsie Gibson Kelsie Gibson Twitter Kelsie Gibson is the SEO Editor of PEOPLE Digital. Since joining the brand in 2021, she has contributed to a number of different verticals, writing and editing SEO content ranging from relationship timelines to TV and movie explainers. Prior to joining PEOPLE, Kelsie worked at POPSUGAR as the Celebrity and Entertainment editor, where she wrote and edited content and conducted various interviews for online and video at press junkets, red carpets, and events such as Tribeca Film Festival. She was also formerly at Bustle, Tiger Beat, and Her Campus and graduated from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. People Editorial Guidelines Updated on June 30, 2022 10:41 AM Share Tweet Pin Email Trending Videos Tom Hiddleston and Zawe Ashton. Photo: Jeff Spicer/Getty Images Tom Hiddleston and Zawe Ashton are one truly Marvel-ous couple. The duo first met while costarring in the 2019 play Betrayal, and have kept their relationship mostly out of the spotlight ever since. After appearing together on the red carpet of the 2022 BAFTAs, PEOPLE confirmed that the Loki actor and The Marvels actress are engaged. Ashton later revealed they're expecting their first child as she attended a screening of Mr. Malcolm's List in June. "I'm very happy," is all Hiddleston would say to the Los Angeles Times when he was asked about his engagement to Ashton. While Hiddleston has refrained from speaking publicly about his relationship with Ashton, they have given us a few glimpses of their love story over the years with their rare outings. From meeting as costars to the few public glimpses of them together, here's everything you need to know about Tom Hiddleston and Zawe Ashton's relationship. Tom Hiddleston on Why He Stepped Back from Acting: It Was 'a Moment of Consideration' March 2019: Tom Hiddleston and Zawe Ashton star in Betrayal in London David M. Benett/Dave Benett/Getty Images In March 2019, Hiddleston and Ashton costarred in the revival of Harold Pinter's play Betrayal, where they played a married couple named Robert and Emma opposite Daredevil's Charlie Cox, whose character Jerry has an affair with Emma. Interestingly enough, the 2013 revival of the play starred another real-life couple, Daniel Craig and Rachel Weisz. The play ran at the West End's Harold Pinter Theater from March to June 2019. April 3, 2019: Tom Hiddleston supports Zawe Ashton's book launch in London While starring together in Betrayal, Hiddleston supported costar Zawe Ashton at the launch party of her first book, Character Breakdown, at Wild By Tart in London. The Daily Mail said Hiddleston looked "in high spirits" as he posed for photos with Ashton. August 2019: Tom Hiddleston and Zawe Ashton's Betrayal transfers to Broadway After a successful run in London, the production of Betrayal starring Hiddleston, Ashton and Charlie Cox transferred to Broadway's Bernard B. Jacobs Theatre for a three-month run, once again making Hiddleston and Ashton costars. Not only did the play mark Hiddleston's Broadway debut, but he was later nominated for Best Actor in a Play at the Tony Awards. August 27, 2019: Tom Hiddleston and Zawe Ashton spark dating rumors Dave Shopland/BPI/Shutterstock Shortly after sharing the stage together, Hiddleston and Ashton sparked dating rumors when they were spotted attending the US Open together. A source close to the production of Betrayal told PEOPLE in March 2022 that the pair always had "lovely" chemistry together when working on the play. "They were very private publicly, but behind the scenes you could just see a lovely chemistry," the source recalls. "There were twinkles in both of their eyes, and the entire company, including Charlie Cox, were all very close." The source adds, "Tom has always been a very, very private person. Behind the scenes, they would just privately be affectionate and hugging and sitting next to each other and holding hands." February 16, 2021: Zawe Ashton joins Tom Hiddleston in the MCU Bruce Glikas/Getty Images In February 2021, Deadline reported that Ashton had joined the cast of The Marvels opposite Brie Larson as Captain Marvel. Though no other details were revealed at the time, she is rumored to be playing the villain in the upcoming film, which is slated to release in early 2023. (Larson and Ashton stoked the rumors further with a seemingly significant Instagram.) Seeing that Hiddleston is well-known for playing the lovable villain Loki, her casting couldn't be more perfect. September 2021: Tom Hiddleston and Zawe Ashton vacation together David M. Benett/Dave Benett/Getty Images In September 2021, paparazzi caught the private couple showing rare PDA as they vacationed in Ibiza, Spain. The two could be seen sharing a kiss as they took a dip in the water. September 26, 2021: Tom Hiddleston and Zawe Ashton attend their first public event as a couple Bryan Bedder/Getty Images for Tony Awards Productions After more than two years of dating, Hiddleston and Ashton seemingly confirmed their romance as they posed together at the 2021 Tony Awards. In addition to taking photos with their Betrayal costar Charlie Cox on the red carpet, they also shared a sweet moment together inside the show. March 13, 2022: Tom Hiddleston and Zawe Ashton hold hands at the BAFTAs Tom Hiddleston and Zawe Ashton. Jeff Spicer/Getty Images In March 2022, the couple held hands on the red carpet as they attended the BAFTAs together, marking one of the first times they have been so public with their relationship. Hiddleston looked sharp in a black tux, while Ashton looked pretty in pink in a flowing gown, and both beamed at each other as they posed for the cameras. March 2022: Tom Hiddleston and Zawe Ashton get engaged AJ Odudu/Instagram Following their appearance at the BAFTAs, the two sparked engagement rumors when Ashton was spotted wearing a diamond ring on her left finger in a photo shared by AJ Odudu. Shortly after, PEOPLE confirmed their engagement. For more on Tom Hiddleston and Zawe Ashton's engagement, listen below to our daily podcast on PEOPLE Every Day. June 14, 2022: Tom Hiddleston confirms engagement to Zawe Ashton Three months after Ashton was spotted with the ring, Hiddleston publicly confirmed their engagement in an interview with the Los Angeles Times. The actor simply stated, "I'm very happy," with no further comment on the topic. June 29, 2022: Zawe Ashton reveals she's pregnant While attending an N.Y.C. screening for her film Mr. Malcolm's List, the actress revealed that she and Hiddleston are expecting their first child as she debuted her growing baby bump on the red carpet.