- By Swati Singh
- Tue, 01 Apr 2025 11:58 PM (IST)
- Source:JND
Tom Holland and Zendaya, the beloved co-stars from the Spider-Man franchise, have taken their relationship to the next level as they are now engaged, according to reports. The exciting news broke after Zendaya made a stunning appearance at the 2025 Golden Globes, where she was spotted wearing a dazzling diamond ring on her left hand, sparking widespread speculation about the couple's future plans. The pair's romance has been a captivating narrative, having blossomed from an on-screen relationship to a real-life love story that has captivated fans worldwide. Their relationship was officially confirmed in 2021, when they were photographed sharing a romantic kiss in a car, putting an end to years of speculation and rumours surrounding their close bond. Since then, the couple has made a conscious effort to maintain a low-profile relationship, preferring to keep their personal lives out of the spotlight.
Tom Holland And Zendaya Relationship Timeline
2016: The seeds of Tom Holland and Zendaya's friendship were sown on July 10, 2016, when they were both cast in Spider-Man: Homecoming. As they began working together, they started to make appearances on each other's Instagram feeds, giving fans a glimpse into their budding friendship. One notable post from that summer was a photo shared by Holland, which showed the two of them lounging by the pool with another friend, captioned simply "Summer Sunday's".
Zendaya shared a cover story with Tom Holland in The Hollywood Reporter's "Next Gen 2016" issue, where they were both dressed elegantly. She expressed her gratitude for the opportunity and referred to Holland as "Spider-Man himself". The two continued to attend events together, including the MTV Movie & TV Awards, and frequently posed together on the red carpet during the Spider-Man: Homecoming press tour.
2017: After months of speculation, a source confirmed to PEOPLE on July 13, 2017, that Tom Holland and Zendaya were romantically involved. The insider revealed that they started dating while filming Spider-Man, and had been keeping their relationship private, spending vacations together and enjoying each other's company. Another source added that they share a similar sense of humor, challenge each other and have great banter.
Before the Spider-Man: Homecoming premiere, Tom Holland praised Zendaya as a helpful friend in navigating fame. However, in August 2017, Zendaya clarified they were just friends, calling him a "great dude" and one of her best friends.
2018: Tom Holland and Zendaya remained close between Spider-Man films. In 2018, Holland praised Zendaya's Met Gala debut, calling her the "queen". A year later, he shared a playful Instagram post with Zendaya and Jacob Batalon at Disneyland, but awkwardly placed Zendaya's tag, prompting her to tease him about his social media skills.
2019: With the release of Spider-Man: Far From Home on June 26, 2019, fans finally saw Tom Holland and Zendricks' characters share a kiss on-screen. During a Sirius XM Town Hall panel, the co-stars discussed the challenges of their on-screen kiss, with Holland dismissing concerns about their height difference as a "stupid assumption."
Tom Holland celebrated Zendaya's 25th birthday on September 1 with a cozy mirror selfie of the two. He captioned the photo, taken with Zendaya behind him, "My MJ, have the happiest of birthdays." Zendaya responded with "Calling now♥️" just hours later.
Zendaya and Tom Holland were spotted leaving the Uncharted premiere hand-in-hand on February 16, 2022. Holland wore a light gray suit and black turtleneck, while Zendaya stunned in a black shirt dress, complete with a gold-buckled belt and black heels.
2024: During a Buzzfeed interview, Tom Holland expressed his desire to guest star on the HBO series Euphoria, revealing he's a big fan of the show. He jokingly suggested he'd play Maddy, a character portrayed by Alexa Demie, and even hinted he might already have a secret cameo in the series.
At Euphoria's For Your Consideration event, Zendaya shared with Entertainment Tonight how her boyfriend Tom Holland helps her cope with the emotional demands of playing Rue. She expressed gratitude for his support and love, saying it frees her from the darkness of the role and provides a much-needed escape.
2023: Zendaya and Tom Holland attended Usher's Las Vegas residency concert, with Zendaya sharing a video on Instagram Story, saying they "barely had a voice" by the end. Usher gave the couple a shoutout during the show, welcoming them to the audience.
Tom Holland and Zendaya recently attended the opening of the Nita Mukatsh Ambani Cultural Centre in Mumbai. Although they walked the red carpet separately, the couple was later spotted showing affection as they departed the country, with Zendaya and Holland holding hands.
2023: Zendaya acknowledges that her relationship with Tom Holland is of public interest, but she longs for a life without constant paparazzi scrutiny. She told Elle that she's navigating this challenge while being selective about what she shares with fans and the media, prioritizing protecting her private life and "letting things be your own".
2024: In a Buzzfeed interview, Zendaya dodged a question about who from the Dune cast has the most "rizz" and instead praised Tom Holland's charisma, saying he's "naturally good" at connecting with people. She admitted to being shy and quiet, but appreciated Holland's ability to easily talk to and get to know others.
On the Rich Roll podcast, Tom Holland shared that one of his favorite things is using his carpentry skills to fix things around Zendaya's house. He proudly recalled building cupboards and a wardrobe for her guest room, taking pride in his handiwork.
2025: Engagement rumors surrounded Zendaya after she wore a large diamond ring on her left hand at the Golden Globes, and debuted a "t" tattoo believed to be for Tom Holland. Less than 24 hours later, PEOPLE confirmed the couple's engagement, with sources revealing Holland proposed at Zendaya's family home between Christmas and New Year's.
Zendaya at Golden Globes (Image: Instagram/@zendaluv)
