Did Zendaya Just Hard-Launch Her Engagement to Tom Holland at the Golden Globes?

Let's debrief *that* Jessica McCormack diamond ring.
Zendaya's engagement ring at the Golden Globes
Photos: Getty Images
sarah hanlon entertainment and celebrity editor the knot
by
Sarah Hanlon
sarah hanlon entertainment and celebrity editor the knot
Sarah Hanlon
Entertainment & Celebrity Editor
  • Sarah is the Entertainment & Celebrity Editor for The Knot, with special focuses on pop culture and celebrity wedding news.
  • Before joining The Knot Worldwide, Sarah was a contributing writer for Bravo at NBC Universal.
  • Sarah has a degree in journalism and resides in New York City.
Updated Jan 06, 2025

Are Zendaya and Tom Holland engaged? It's the question on everyone's minds after the actress stepped onto the 2025 Golden Globes red carpet wearing a massive diamond ring on *that* finger. Eagle-eyed fans also spotted a brand new "T" tattoo on her side, further fueling speculation that this A-list power duo is one step closer to tying the knot. Throughout the entire awards show, the Challengers star could be seen flashing her left hand for her famous friends to admire the sparkler. So, is this the hard launch we've all been waiting for? It very well could be. While the couple has yet to address the rumors, a source reportedly confirmed the news to TMZ the following day, saying Holland popped the question at home between Christmas and New Year's. (It would make them yet another celebrity couple to get engaged during proposal season, which spans from November to February.)

When it comes to Hollywood power couples, Tom Holland and Zendaya are one pair that fans can't help but root for. The illustrious actors—who've starred in some of the biggest movies and TV shows today, from the Marvel cinematic universe to Euphoria and Dune—began dating in 2021 after meeting on the set of Spider-Man: Homecoming in 2016. Although Zendaya and her boyfriend Tom Holland are incredibly private, they've garnered passionate public support of their romance.

While Zendaya and Tom Holland generally keep their relationship out of the public eye, the two have occasionally spoken out about each other in interviews…and shared swoon-worthy moments of PDA. We break down everything we know about Zendaya and Tom's romance, including their relationship timeline and our predictions for their (future) wedding.

  • Zendaya and Tom Holland met on the set of Spider-Man: Homecoming in 2016.
  • Despite rumors of a romantic relationship, Tom Holland and Zendaya remained friends for years.
  • In July 2021, photos of the couple kissing indicated their friendship turned romantic. He confirmed he was dating the actress in an interview with GQ In November 2021.
  • Despite rumors of a breakup in early 2024, Tom Holland set the record straight in a video obtained by TMZ, saying the two were "absolutely not" split up.
  • At the Golden Globe Awards on January 5, 2025, Zendaya walked the red carpet wearing a diamond ring on her left ring finger, sparking rumors that she and Tom Holland are engaged. The next day, a source told TMZ that the Spider-Man star proposed between Christmas and New Year's in 2024.

In this article:

Are Tom Holland and Zendaya Engaged?

Tom Holland and Zendaya on the red carpet
Photo: Emma McIntyre | Getty Images

Are Tom Holland and Zendaya engaged? The answer might be yes. While Zendaya and Tom have not personally confirmed if they're engaged or married, the actress was photographed wearing a diamond ring at the Golden Globes in January 2025. The very next day, a source told TMZ that Holland proposed to Zendaya at her family's home in the US between Christmas and New Year's in 2024. The insider added that no family was present at the time, and Holland "didn't make a huge show of the engagement—it wasn't a big, over-the-top proposal—instead, it was very romantic and intimate."

Of course, this wasn't the first time these two sparked proposal rumblings. In December 2022, the rumor mill picked up when various online accounts claimed that Zendaya and Tom were engaged—without any factual basis, that is. Despite the unsubstantiated reports, various outlets jumped on the purported news, claiming that the two did indeed take the next step in their relationship.

Although Zendaya and Tom never commented on the headlines, the actress's mother, Claire Stoermer, did. In a post on her Instagram Story, Stoermer shared the definition of clickbait: "Clickbait typically refers to the practice of writing sensationalized or misleading headlines in order to attract clicks on a piece of content," her post read, seemingly encouraging fans to be conscious about their news intake. "It often relies on exaggerating claims or leaving out key information in order to encourage traffic. The term is generally used in a dismissive sense."

Zendaya's Engagement Ring Details

Zendaya's engagement ring
Photo: Gilbert Flores/GG2025/Penske Media via Getty Images

If the sparkly accessory she wore to the Globes is indeed her engagement ring, we have no doubt Zendaya's proposal piece will spark some of the biggest jewelry trends in 2025. Zendaya's ring is reportedly a diamond design by Jessica McCormack, a beloved celebrity jeweler and fashion designer. Olivia Landau, a gemologist and founder of The Clear Cut, estimates that Zendaya's engagement ring could (unsurprisingly) come with a pretty price tag. "The ring looks to be between three and four carats," she says. "It's either an elongated cushion or an oval diamond set east-west in a button-back bezel setting. Depending on the size and quality, I would estimate the value to be between $80,000 and $200,000."

Tom Holland and Zendaya's Relationship Timeline

2016: Zendaya and Tom Holland Meet on the Set of Spider-Man: Homecoming

Zendaya and Tom Holland on the Spider-Man: Homecoming set
Photo: MediaPunch / Bauer-Griffin | GC Images

In a move that can only be described as fate, Zendaya and Tom Holland's relationship began when they were cast as Peter Parker and MJ Watson, respectively, in Marvel's Spider-Man: Homecoming. The infamous on-screen love interests have sparked real-life lore, as other actors who played them later started dating off-camera. (Read: Tobey Maguire dated Kirsten Dunst, and Andrew Garfield dated Emma Stone.) Given the history of these esteemed roles, fans couldn't help but hope that Tom Holland and Zendaya would follow in their predecessors' footsteps. While their chemistry was palpable both on-screen and in real life, Zendaya and Tom maintained that they were just friends.

July 2017: Zendaya and Tom Holland Entertain on Lip Sync Battle

There's no denying that Zendaya and Tom's Lip Sync Battle performances essentially broke the internet. Amid the release of their first Marvel movie, the Spider-Man co-stars appeared on the Paramount show, hosted by LL Cool J and Chrissy Teigen. While Zendaya opted for a dazzling performance of Bruno Mars' "24k Magic", Tom Holland truly shocked the audience with a rendition of Gene Kelly's "Singin' in the Rain," which transitioned into Rihanna's "Umbrella," complete with waterworks.

August 2017: Outlets Report That Zendaya and Tom Holland Are Dating—But They Deny the Rumors

In 2017, the year that Spider-Man: Homecoming was released, Zendaya and Tom were everywhere together. The breakout stars graced red carpets, attended interviews, and even starred on magazine covers side-by-side. As anticipation for real-life romance reached a fever pitch, People Magazine seemingly "confirmed" that they were were officially an item—a claim that the duo quickly debunked. In an interview with Variety, Zendaya and Tom stressed that they were "best friends," and nothing else.

May 2018: Tom Holland Praises Zendaya's Met Gala Outfit

The next year, Tom Holland couldn't help but publicly praise his best friend on Instagram. When Zendaya stepped onto the Met Gala red carpet in a custom metallic Versace gown inspired by Joan of Arc, her bestie posted a pic of the ensemble on his Instagram page. "All hail the queen," Tom wrote. "Killing it mate." While fans were delighted by this exchange, he seemingly reaffirmed the fact that they were still friends with his careful word selection.

July 2019: Zendaya and Tom Holland Reunite in Spider-Man: Far From Home

Keeping fans on their toes, the celebs reprised their roles as MJ and Peter Parker in Spider-Man: Far From Home, the sequel to their first movie in the Marvel Cinematic Universe.

July 2021: Tom and Zendaya Are Spotted Kissing in a Car

After playing love interests on-screen (and sharing plenty of swoon-worthy moments during press appearances), it seemed like the whole world was collectively hoping that Zendaya and Tom would start dating IRL. That confirmation came in July 2021, when Tom and Zendaya were captured kissing in a car in paparazzi photos published by Page Six. As happy as fans were to see that Tom and Zendaya were officially dating, it came at an unfortunate cost to the couple's privacy. While the viral relationship news sent the internet into a flurry of excitement, the PDA leak confirmed the news to the public despite the couple's wishes to remain private.

September 2021: Tom Holland Wishes "My MJ" a Happy Birthday

Despite keeping a low profile after the leaked kissing photos, Tom Holland took to Instagram to sweetly mark Zendaya's birthday. "My MJ, have the happiest of birthdays," he captioned the social media post of the two in their Spider-Man costumes, essentially making their romance Instagram official. "Gimme a call when your up xxx."

November: 2021: Tom Holland Confirms He's Dating Zendaya

A few weeks after news broke that Tom Holland and Zendaya were dating, the actor opened up to GQ for the first time about what it was like to see the photos circulate without their consent. "One of the downsides of our fame is that privacy isn't really in our control anymore," Tom told the outlet. "And a moment that you think is between two people that love each other very much is now a moment that is shared with the entire world…I've always been really adamant to keep my private life private, because I share so much of my life with the world anyway. We sort of felt robbed of our privacy."

When asked if they weren't "ready" to take their relationship public, he added, "I don't think it's about not being ready. It's just that we didn't want to." Tom went on to say that he couldn't have the relationship "conversation" with his girlfriend, noting, "I respect her too much to say…this isn't my story. It's our story. And we'll talk about what it is when we're ready to talk about it together."

Zendaya later joined the interview via phone to add more color to the leaked photo situation. "It was quite strange and weird and confusing and invasive," she explained. "The equal sentiment [we both share] is just that when you really love and care about somebody, some moments or things, you wish were your own."

December 2021: Zendaya and Tom Holland Star in Spider-Man: No Way Home

With their romance publicly confirmed, Zendaya and Tom Holland reprised their roles as MJ and Spider-Man once again in the series' highly-anticipated third installment, Spider-Man: No Way Home. The highly successful flick was a smash hit—not only was it the highest-grossing movie of 2021, it was also the highest-grossing Spider-Man film, and the highest-grossing film released by Sony.

January 2022: Tom Holland Visits Zendaya on the Set of Euphoria

Off the success of their third movie together, the Spider-Man co-stars remained as busy as ever. In a joint interview with IMDb, Tom was asked if he would ever make a cameo on his girlfriend's wildly popular HBO show Euphoria—and his response gave fans a glimmer of hope. "I've been asking for this for a long time," he revealed. "And it hasn't happened yet, and I'm very disappointed. I must have visited the set 30 times this season."

Around the same time, eagle-eyed fans spotted Tom in the background of a BTS photo on the Euphoria set. "zendaya and tom on the set of euphoria, SCREAMING <3" wrote one Twitter user.

September 2022: Tom Holland Supports Zendaya's Record-Breaking Emmys Win

Later that year, Zendaya was favored to win the Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series for her portrayal of Rue Bennett on Euphoria—a prediction that ultimately came to fruition. The 26-year-old made history as the first Black woman to win the Emmy for lead actor in a drama series twice, and the youngest two-time Emmy winner in history. In a backstage interview, Zendaya was asked who the first person was that she told about her win. Her response, unsurprisingly, was heartwarming.

"I didn't have to text my mom because my mom was already there, she's here tonight, which is very special," she explained. "And I texted my boyfriend." Her candid answer marked the first time Zendaya referred to Tom Holland as her boyfriend publicly—and the ensuing fan reaction was wildly positive.

February 2023: Zendaya and Tom Holland Spark Engagement Rumors…Again

At the end of 2022, many began to speculate that Zendaya and Tom Holland were engaged thanks to false reports circulating the internet. An anonymous source even told Us Weekly that the two were "both in settling-down mode and are absolutely planning for a real future together." Ultimately, Zendaya's mom put the rumors to rest with a cryptic Instagram Story that shared the definition of clickbait.

In February 2023, the internet was once again convinced that Tom Holland proposed to Zendaya. This time, the mumblings sparked from an Instagram Story that Zendaya posted. In the zoomed-in image, the actress could be seen posing for a mirror selfie with a huge diamond ring on that finger. But, upon further inspection, it appeared that the ring was actually on her right hand because of her phone's mirroring effect, ending engagement speculation again.

March 2023: Zendaya Wears Tom Holland's Initials on a Ring

In an Instagram video shared on March 20, 2023, Zendaya's nail artist Marina Dobyk gave a close-up look at the actress's neutral pink manicure—and in the clip, Zendaya was wearing a gold signet ring on her pointer finger engraved with her boyfriend's initials, TH. Though not an engagement ring, this sweet snap solidified that Zendaya and Tom were still going strong.

August 2023: Zendaya Says She's "Protecting the Peace" In Her Relationship

During a cover story interview with Elle, Zendaya spoke about coming to terms with her relationship being tabloid fodder—but she didn't shy away from criticizing paparazzi who jeopardize their privacy. "I can't not be a person and live my life and love the person I love," she told the outlet. "You can't hide. That's not fun either. I am navigating it more than ever now."

She continued on, explaining that she's particular about what she chooses to share with the world: "It's about protecting the peace and letting things be your own but also not being afraid to exist."

January 2024: Tom Holland Debunks Zendaya Breakup Rumors

What breakup? Despite growing concern that Tom Holland and Zendaya broke up at the beginning of 2024, the actor shut down the unfounded claims. In a video obtained by TMZ, he said that claims the two had split up were "absolutely not" true.

Later that month, he proved they were doing great during an interview with Extra at the 2024 Critics Choice Awards, telling the outlet that he and his girlfriend occasionally rewatch their old movies. "Zendaya and I will, every now and then, watch Spider-Man 1 and reminisce about being 19 and making those movies again," he said. "I love those movies, and I love savoring those moments, so I try not to watch them as often as I would maybe like to because it's so special. It's such a luxury, such a gift to be able to sit down and sort of relive your youth."

January 2025: Zendaya and Tom Holland Spark Engagement Rumors (Again)

After her highly anticipated red carpet appearance at the 2025 Golden Globes, fans quickly noticed that Zendaya was wearing a large diamond ring on her left ring finger. Videos later circulated from inside the event showing the Dune actress flashing her sparkler to famous friends. So, are Zendaya and Tom Holland really engaged this time? Per TMZ, a source confirmed that Holland did propose between Christmas and New Year's, but time will tell if the couple opt to confirm the news themselves.

Are Zendaya and Tom Holland Getting Married?

While we don't know if or when Tom Holland and Zendaya will get married, we can't help but imagine what their wedding day could look like. After all, there's a very real chance that their nuptials could be the kind that reshapes the industry. Here's what we predict their big day will be like.

Tom Holland and Zendaya's Wedding Will Be Private

Given their shared stance on privacy, it's fair to say that Tom Holland and Zendaya's wedding details would be kept out of the public eye. In fact, we wouldn't be surprised if the two get married in a top-secret ceremony, and only confirm that they swapped vows years after the fact.

The Couple Will Have Multiple Ceremonies

One of the biggest wedding trends of the moment is the sequel ceremony. It's not uncommon for couples to tie the knot in one destination, and host a follow-up celebration with more friends and family in another location days, weeks or months later. This is one wedding trend we expect Zendaya and Tom Holland to follow, notably because Zendaya was born in California, while Tom Holland hails from the United Kingdom. Considering the couple is often photographed in both the US and the UK, we predict they would host wedding festivities in both countries to properly celebrate with all of their loved ones.

A-List Costars Will Be in Attendance

Given their status as Hollywood icons, we wouldn't be surprised if Zendaya and Tom's famous friends attended their wedding. Stars like Sydney Sweeney, Timothée Chalamet, Bella Thorne and Jacob Batalon would all be likely additions to Zendaya and Tom's wedding guest list.

Up Next
  • Sydney Sweeney
    5 Wedding Dresses We'd Love for Sydney Sweeney to Wear