In early 2025, Zendaya and Tom Holland, one of Hollywood’s most-beloved couples, news broke that they were engaged. The story was first reported Jan. 5, after Zendaya was spotted at the 2025 Golden Globes wearing a sparkling 5-carat diamond ring. The ring — a custom-designed cushion-cut diamond in a gold band — was made by the London-based jeweler Jessica McCormack.
Tom Holland asked for Zendaya’s hand in marriage over the holiday season, in a “very romantic, very heartfelt” setting at one of her homes between Christmas and New Year’s. As is tradition, Holland sought the approval of Zendaya’s parents before proposing. Since then, the couple has been announcing the engagement to family and friends, a significant milestone for the couple.
Celebrating With Family and Nicknames
After the engagement, Zendaya and Holland celebrated in her hometown of Oakland. Videos from the event quickly circulated on social media, in which Holland was greeted with warm embraces from Zendaya’s family and inner circle. A number of her relatives called him “Spider-Man,” a nod to his iconic character in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. The nickname delighted fans, who felt it demonstrated just how much Holland has come to occupy a major role in Zendaya’s universe.
And, in another sweet moment, the couple visited Zendaya’s family in London for a weekend making them even closer than before. One TikTok from their visit even teased one of Holland’s not-so-typical nicknames that zinged around Zendaya’s family, and fans were all the more loving the love story.
Tattoos in Sync and Lives in Sync
As a sign of togetherness, the couple reportedly got matching tattoos in November 2024. Zendaya has a small “T” tattoo under her armpit, and Holland has a tiny “Z” on his rib cage, according to sources. This has only further sparked speculation over their commitment to each other.
Holland has also become increasingly involved in Zendaya’s daily life, even once referring to her dog, Noon, as “his” dog in a promotional video for his nonalcoholic beverage brand, Bero.
Upcoming work and new projects
Despite their romance, Zendaya and Holland are focused on their prominent careers. They have both been linked to a role in the much-discussed Christopher Nolan film ‘The Odyssey’, a modern retelling of Homer’s epic poem. The star-studded film, which also features Anne Hathaway, Matt Damon, and Robert Pattinson among its cast members, is slated for a July 17, 2026 release.
Holland is also attached to Uncharted 2, which would follow up on the 2022 hit adaptation of the best-selling video game franchise. With fans awaiting an obvious release date the other information is still under wraps.
Engagement Ru“`mors and Denials
Zendaya and Holland had been rumored to be engaged for months. But Zendaya’s father, Kazembe Ajamu Coleman, rejected reports that Holland had requested to marry his daughter. And his remark only deepened speculation about the status of the couple’s relationship while also giving their fans reason to celebrate that any uncertainty around their status was now official.
Keeping Their Love Low-Key
To be fair, even before they became two of the biggest stars in the world, Holland and Zendaya were super private about their relationship, even though they’ve still always been together. They devote scant time to discussing their personal lives and enjoy little media coverage. But those who know them describe their relationship as close and steady. The couple supports one another and celebrates their accomplishments while keeping the love in their relationship.
A Love Story to Admire
Zendaya and Tom Holland began dating during the Spider-Man: Homecoming shoot. For years, they denied there was anything but friendship between them, but even their frequent chemistry and numerous outings only fueled the speculation. While the couple didn’t own up to their relationship until 2021, fans were excited by the announcement.
And ever since they have been winning people with their great love and respect for one another around the world. The real question is whether they can continue to balance supporting each other’s careers with a strong marriage.
