Zendaya and Tom Holland are getting closer to tying the knot. The actress sparked engagement rumors after showing up with an engagement ring to the 82nd Golden Globes Awards on Monday, January 6, 2025. Now sources have confirmed that the Hollywood star has said “yes” to her boyfriend, Tom Holland.
A source with close ties to one of the love birds disclosed the news to entertainment news outlet TMZ. The insider revealed Tom Holland popped the question at one of Zendaya’s family homes during the holidays. Another source has stated that close friends of the pair have long been expecting their engagement.
“Everyone close to them knew an engagement was happening,” the source said. It was only a matter of time, and Holland had been planning to do so for quite some time. He did not doubt that she was the one he would want to spend the rest of his life around.
“He’s always been crazy about her. He always knew she was the one. They have something very special,” said the insider. Holland has also been super-excited since the successful proposal. He has reportedly been sharing the great news with all of his friends.
So, should we be expecting the wedding bells to ring very soon? According to the source, Zendaya and Tom Holland aren’t in a hurry. The lovers prefer to take their time and soak in the moment. “They will just enjoy things for now and won’t rush a wedding. They are both busy with work projects,” the insider added.
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How Long Have Tom Holland and Zendaya Been Together?
Zendaya and Tom Holland, both 28, have been dating for at least four years now. After many months of speculation, we finally confirmed that they were in a relationship in 2021. Zendaya and Tom Holland first met in 2016 on the set of 2017’s “Spider-Man: Homecoming.”
While Tom Holland played the role of the superhero, Zendaya played Michelle “MJ” Jones, his love interest. Off the set, the pair also found each other interesting. Reports showed that they had lunch together and became great friends.
The chemistry between them was visible as they continued their roles in the sequel, “Spider-Man: Far From Home” in 2019. It was also in this movie that they got to share their first-ever kiss. But off the screen, they determined to keep their relationship a secret. On numerous occasions, they continued to maintain that they were “just friends.”
It was not until 2021 that they finally blew their cover. They were caught sharing a kiss at a stoplight in July. Despite that, they continued to keep the details of their relationship under wraps. Little wonder the entertainment world went into a frenzy as Zendaya showed up for the Golden Globes with a diamond engagement ring.
But there were little signs that something serious was brewing between them. For example, Zendaya and Holland attended a friend’s wedding in August 2021. There, they were photographed making substantial body contact with each other. In the photo shared on Instagram, Zendaya was leaning into Holland, and the British actor placed his hand on her sleeve.
In October 2021, while Zendaya was promoting the movie “Dune,” she mentioned Holland. During a session with co-star Timothee Chalamet, Chalamet was asked to mention Zendaya’s biggest crush. The actor didn’t hesitate before saying, “Easy, Tom Holland.”
Are Zendaya and Tom Holland Engaged?
Sources have confirmed that Zendaya and Tom Holland are engaged. But did Tom Holland propose to Zendaya on New Year? Reports say that the proposal happened sometime between Christmas and New Year. Another insider disclosed that Holland popped the question “the old-fashioned way” but that the proposal was “sweet and romantic.”
The source also stated that her family was “thrilled” by the development. Meanwhile, another source stated that Tom Holland asked Zendaya’s father’s permission before proceeding with the proposal. But her dad, Kazembe Ajamu Coleman, denied the reports during a phone call with Daily Mail.
Coleman has, over the years, played a major role in Zendaya’s career. He has followed her to numerous events and even served as her bodyguard. Zendaya has also received loads of support from her parents, Claire Stoermer and Kazembe Coleman, plus her five siblings.
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How Long Have Tom Holland and Zendaya Been Engaged?
If the reports are anything to go by, then Zendaya and Tom Holland have been engaged for at least one week. Sources said Holland asked Zendaya to marry him between Christmas and New Year’s Day. We do not expect to hear much from the couple, who are notorious for their secrecy.
Tom Holland himself has been open about his desire to keep his love life under the radar. He made the admission in an interview with GQ in November 2021. He also lamented the scarcity of privacy in his life.
“One of the downsides of our fame is that privacy isn’t really in our control anymore, 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,” he stated.
For now, both lovers will try to focus on their careers. Tom Holland will be looking to add some more variety to his growing filmography by starring in more movies. Zendaya is also pushing her career very hard, and her hard work has been paying off. She has been bagging notable awards and nominations recently.
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