Zendaya’s appearance on the Golden Globes red carpet this past Sunday sparked buzz, not just for her stunning orange gown and vintage-inspired hairstyle, but also because of a sparkling diamond ring on her left hand. It has now been confirmed that she and her longtime boyfriend and Spider-Man co-star, Tom Holland, are officially engaged.
Reports suggest that Holland popped the question during the holiday season at one of Zendaya’s family homes. Sources close to the couple revealed that the engagement had been in the works for a while, with those in their inner circle expecting the big moment but unsure of exactly when it would happen.
The couple, both 28, have shared a special connection for years. Their relationship began in the spotlight as co-stars portraying Peter Parker and Michelle “M.J.” Jones in the Spider-Man films, but their off-screen romance didn’t become public until 2021. Despite years of speculation and fan theories dating back to 2017, they initially denied being anything more than friends.
Both Zendaya and Holland have expressed the importance of privacy in their relationship. They’ve worked to maintain a balance between their public personas and the personal life they share. Zendaya has spoken in the past about how essential it is to preserve parts of their relationship for themselves while still living authentically.
“You can’t hide forever—that’s not a fun way to live,” Zendaya shared in a 2023 interview. “But there’s also a lot of peace in keeping some things just for us. It’s about protecting what matters most while still being present.”
The engagement marks another chapter in their journey as one of Hollywood’s most beloved young couples.
