Tom Holland is pictured failing to help Zendaya into a water taxi during a romantic trip to Venice 

Zendaya has left high and dry! Tom Holland is pictured failing to help his girlfriend and fellow Spider-Man star as she struggles in a water taxi during a romantic trip to Venice

As Spider-Man, Tom Holland is the charming web-spinning hero who uses his powers to fight for those in need. But that bravery, it seems, doesn’t quite extend to real life.

The British actor was photographed in Venice last week failing to help his girlfriend, the actress Zendaya, into a water taxi.

The couple, both 26, spent a few days in the Italian city, taking a romantic gondola ride and sightseeing.

But when they boarded a private pontoon at the five-star Gritti Palace, Tom’s chivalry failed him.

The star got on board with ease, leaving California native Zendaya to negotiate the transfer alone.

I need a hero: Tom Holland gets in the water taxi and leaves Zendaya alone

Struggle: Things proved awkward for the Euphoria actress in her skintight maxi dress

Struggle: Things proved awkward for the Euphoria actress in her skintight maxi dress

Intermission: The couple shared a romantic getaway in Venice

Intermission: The couple shared a romantic getaway in Venice

And it proved awkward for the Euphoria actress in her tight maxi dress, despite the high front slit.

The pair, who are believed to have been in a relationship for at least two years, met in 2016 when they were both cast in the Marvel reboot Spider-Man: Homecoming, with Zendaya playing love interest MJ.

They have denied claims that they are engaged, but are said to have bought a £3 million six-bedroom house together in Richmond, South West London.

Both actors are rumored to be reprising their roles for a new Spider-Man trilogy.