Key Takeaways
- Tom Holland and Zendaya went public with their relationship in 2021 and hard launched their engagement in 2025, when the Euphoria star walked the red carpet at the at the Golden Globes with a brand-new engagement ring.
- They got engaged at some point between Christmas and New Year's at the end of 2024. They are reportedly waiting to plan their wedding.
- The couple has been notoriously private about their relationship over the years.
After more than four years together, Zendaya and Tom Holland are officially engaged! The titular Spider-Man star popped the question at the end of 2024, presenting his costar-turned-partner with a statement-making diamond ring valued at $280,000. But, in true Holland and Zendaya fashion, the duo have largely kept their wedding plans a secret since.
The couple has kept their relationship so private that it's impossible to say when they officially began dating, though most people speculate it was at some point in 2021. The duo certainly had their reasons to keep their relationship to themselves: As Holland told GQ in November 2021, they simply wanted to protect what they had. “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 explained. “We sort of felt robbed of our privacy.”
While he wouldn’t go into specifics, the Spider-Man: Homecoming star made it clear that the pair, is deeply in love. “When you really love and care about somebody, some moments or things, you wish were your own… I think loving someone is a sacred thing and a special thing and something that you want to deal with and go through and experience and enjoy amongst the two people that love each other.”
Here, go inside their sweet relationship, beginning with their on-set meet cute and their private proposal to their wedding-planning journey.
June 2016: Filming Begins on Spider-Man: Homecoming
Though they were officially cast in their roles as Spider Man and MJ months earlier, Tom Holland and Zendaya officially met on the film's set at some point during June of 2016. A month later, in July of 2016, Zendaya appears on Holland's Instagram for the very first time.
November 2016: Tom Holland Recalls an Awkward First Encounter With Zendaya
According to Holland, his first meeting with Zendaya was on the clumsy side. “I don’t remember this, but he says there was some type of awkward hug, shake thing. It was kind of like, a 'oh, hey, woo.' You know, one of those,” the actress told The Hollywood Reporter in November 2016. Holland explained: “It was just one of those moments where I just wasn’t my smoothest."
After the bumpy exchange, however, both found themselves pleasantly surprised by their new costars. “He’s so nice, he’s like, one of the nicest people I’ve ever met. He’s a good dude,” Zendaya said. Meanwhile, of the Emmy winner, Holland raved, “I didn’t really know what to expect with Zendaya, and I was excited to see what she was like. I was so surprised and so happy—she’s one of the most professional, hardworking people I’ve ever met in my life.”
2016: Tom Holland and Zendaya Are Warned Not to Date
The duo’s chemistry was so palpable on the set of Spider-Man: Homecoming that producer Amy Pascal warned them not to act on it. “I took Tom and Zendaya aside, separately, when we first cast them and gave them a lecture,” Pascal would later tell the New York Times in December of 2021. She added, “’Don’t go there—just don’t. Try not to.'”
The reason? “It can just complicate things, you know?” she explained, noting that she gave the same advice to Andrew Garfrield and Emma Stone. “They all ignored me."
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May 7, 2017: Tom Holland and Zendaya Spotted Together at the MTV Movie Awards
Though they attended the MTV Movie Awards for work—the pair shared a sneak peek at Spider-Man: Homecoming during the show—photos of Holland and Zendaya from the evening looked more romantic than professional. The pair looked cozy at their table, with Holland even glancing over at his costar's phone.
July 13, 2017: An Insider Announces That Tom Holland and Zendaya Are a Couple
People reported on July 13, 2017, that Spider-Man and his Michelle were officially an item on the intel of an “insider”—what's more, the source shared that the duo had been an item for awhile. “They started seeing each other while they were filming Spider-Man,” the source claimed to the publication, adding, “They’ve been super careful to keep it private and out of the public eye but they’ve gone on vacations with each other and try and spend as much time as possible with one another.”
That same day, the costars-turned-friends made light of the news. “@zendaya does the press tour count?” Holland joked on Twitter. Zendaya took the bait, responding, “Wait, wait…my favorite is when it says we go on vacations together HA! I haven’t been on a vacation in years!”
August 8, 2017: Zendaya Doubles Down on the "Just Friends" Story
The fashion icon doubled down on her claim that the two were just friends while speaking to Variety in August. “He’s a great dude. He’s literally one of my best friends,” she explained of their connection. “This past, how many months, we’ve had to do press tours together. There’s very few people that will understand what that’s like at 20 years old.”
September 1, 2017: Tom Holland Wishes Zendaya a Happy Birthday
Holland made sure to give his leading lady a shoutout on her birthday, sharing a photo of the two of them back-to-back. “Thinking about how to get taller. Happy birthday mate," he captioned the snap. "Miss you and I’ll have a drink for you.”
December 2017: Tom Holland Meets Zendaya's Parents
According to Us Weekly, Zendaya and Holland took a major step in their relationship at the beginning of the holiday season: He met her parents. On December 9, 2017, the four shared a meal at a New York City steakhouse. "Tom has met Zendaya's family and they love him," a source told the outlet. "They are still seeing each other, it’s been about a year."
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May 8, 2018: Tom Holland Cheers on Zendaya From Afar
Holland took note of his leading lady’s Balmain ensemble for the 2018 Met Gala, sharing approval and support from afar. He posted a photo of Zendaya on Instagram with a thoughtful caption: “All hail the queen,” he captioned a shot from the event, adding, “Killing it mate.”
June 20, 2019: Tom Holland Visits Zendaya on the Set of The Greatest Showman
Holland and Zendaya continued to hang out following the wrap of their shared flick, with the actor revealing that he’d been invited to visit her on the set of The Greatest Showman to Elle. “I was standing there with Jacob [Batalon], and I was like, ‘Oh look!’ Zendaya was in the middle of filming a trapeze scene, balancing on top of a pole. I remember thinking, There’s no way she’s going to jump off that—it’s like 60 feet. And then she jumped. We were gobsmacked.”
Still, he claimed to be completely single, telling the outlet that he wasn’t involved with anyone.
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June 26, 2019: Zendaya and Tom Holland Share Their First On-Screen Kiss When Spider-Man: Far From Home Is Released
The second installment in the duo's Spider-Man series was released on June 26, 2019, and fans finally witnessed the moment Zendaya and Holland shared an on-screen kiss.
The two appeared to very close while walking the red carpet for Spider-Man: Far From Home, with the Chaos Walking star holding his costar intimately around her waist.
2021: Tom Holland Continues to Visit Zendaya at Work
Holland admits that he was a regular on the set of Euphoria's second season, which filmed between April 2021 and November 2021. “I must have come to visit Euphoria at least 30 times this season,” he told IMDb. He added, "I want to be in Euphora."
April 15, 2021: Tom Holland Says Zendaya "Totally Changed" the Way He Is in Public
Holland raved about how Zendaya had changed him for the better to GQ in April of 2021. “Talking to Zendaya’s helped me a lot, actually,” he shared. “I used to come across sometimes as a bit of a dick to fans. I’d have the typical Londoner reaction, one of instant suspicion: ‘Why are you talking to me?’ Zendaya spotted this and quickly told me that this sort of reaction was going to be more aggro than just smiling and taking the picture. She totally changed the way I am able to be more comfortable in public.”
July 1, 2021: Tom Holland and Zendaya Are Officially a Couple
Though they didn't formally announce their relationship was on, it was impossible to hide their connection after photos emerged of the pair kissing in a car in Los Angeles on July 1, 2021. Page Six reported that the duo was also seen with Zendaya's mom that same day, indicating that the couple isn't keeping their relationship hidden from family.
September 1, 2021: Tom Holland Sends Zendaya a Digital Birthday Message
Though the pair spent her birthday apart, Holland had a special message for his girlfriend on her 25th. “My MJ, have the happiest of birthdays,” he wrote, adding, “Give me a call when you’re up. XXX.”
October 12, 2021: Zendaya Opens Up About Her Relationship With Tom Holland
With their relationship officially out in the open, Zendaya discussed her boyfriend for the first time in an interview with InStyle. "There are many things, obviously, that I appreciate [about Tom]," she told the outlet. "In an actor way, I appreciate that he really loves being Spider-Man,” she mused. "It's a lot of pressure—you take on the role of a superhero wherever you go. To the little kid who walks by, you are Spider-Man. I think he handled that so well. And seeing him at work, even though he's not a Virgo [laughs], he is a perfectionist."
She also offered a slightly more personal tidbit, saying, "Yeah, he's a fun time. Very charismatic, can make anybody feel comfortable and have a good laugh and a good chat. A good chat—I sound so British."
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October 18, 2021: Tom Holland Shows Zendaya Some Love
Holland showed appreciation for his partner in October of 2021, reposting a black-and-white paparazzi photo from the London screening of her film, Dune, and captioning it with a heart-eye emoji.
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November 10, 2021: Unwavering Support
There was no mistaking how Holland felt about his significant other's red hot style at the CFDA Fashion Awards in November, where Zendaya was honored as the youngest person to ever win the Fashion Icon Award. "Naaa stop it 😍." he captioned a red carpet snap of his love. He continued: "An incredible achievement for the most incredible person. Congrats @zendaya and @luxurylaw you guys deserve every bit of this."
December 2021: Tom Holland Is Thinking About Parenthood
Holland revealed that he was already thinking about the future in December, telling People that he was ready to hang up the mask. “I've spent the last six years being so focused on my career. I want to take a break and focus on starting a family and figuring out what I want to do outside of this world,” he shared.
It certainly doesn’t hurt that the dashing star loves little ones. "I love kids. I can't wait to be a dad,” he gushed. “I can wait, and I will, but I can't wait!"
December 15, 2021: Zendaya Gets Gushy Over Tom Holland
Zendaya raved over her beau in December, sharing a photo of the Marvel star in his Spider-Man suit. “My Spider-Man, I’m so proud of you,” she wrote, adding, “Some things never change, and good thing. <3.”
January 25, 2022: Zendaya Spends Time With Tom Holland's Family in London
The twosome traveled overseas to London in January, where they were seen spending time with the British actor’s mother and two brothers.
February 18, 2022: Getting Ready to Live Together
The rumor mill began to churn once more in February 2022, with buzz swirling that the couple may soon be moving into a new home that Holland reportedly purchased for himself and his girlfriend. The Cherry star, however, says it hasn’t happened… yet. “I’ve had so many people call me up, because apparently I bought a new house in South London. Which is completely false,” he told Kelly Ripa and Ryan Seacrest on LIVE With Kelly and Ryan. "I’m like, ‘Wow, what a surprise, I wonder when I’ll get the keys!'"
February 2022: That's Amore!
The twosome reportedly looked happy and in love while abroad in Rome per Page Six, sharing what onlookers called a “romantic” dinner at Antica Pesa.
March 20, 2023: Zendaya Spotted in New Rings Bearing Tom Holland's Initials
According to People, Zendaya nail artist Marina Dobyk posted a video of the actress's manicure in March of 2023, and fans were quick to notice an interesting piece of jewelry on her pointer finger. In the video, you can see a gold signet-style ring with the initials "TH" in a pretty script.
May 4, 2023: Date Night at the NBA Playoffs
The couple enjoyed a fun date watching the Golden State Warriors play (and win against) the Los Angeles Lakers on May 4, 2023.
June 14, 2023: Tom Holland Opens Up About the Importance of Keeping His Relationship With Zendaya Private
Holland spoke to The Hollywood Reporter about why he and girlfriend Zendaya make such a concerted effort to keep their relationship to themselves. “Our relationship is something that we are incredibly protective of and we want to keep as sacred as possible," he said. "We don’t think that we owe it to anyone, it’s our thing, and it has nothing to do with our careers.”
August 23, 2023: Zendaya Talks About "Protecting the Peace" in Her Partnership With Tom Holland
It's not just Holland who prioritizes keeping their relationship relatively quiet—Zendaya does the same, too. In an interview with Elle, she said, “I can’t not be a person and live my life and love the person I love. You can’t hide. That’s not fun either. I am navigating it more than ever now...It’s about protecting the peace and letting things be your own but also not being afraid to exist."
October 17, 2024: Tom Holland Loves Fixing Things for Zendaya
While appearing on the Rich Roll podcast, Holland opened up about his penchant for "fixing things" for his longtime girlfriend. "If something breaks in Zendaya's house, I take huge pride in fixing it," he said. "The other day, she has this guest room, which was...it wasn't the greatest room, like it needed some love."
He also added that he built her some "cupboards and put a new wardrobe up for her and fitted it in so it looked like it was part of the wall. And I was very proud of myself."
As it turns out, Holland has enjoyed fixing things for his girlfriend since the very start of their relationship. In June of 2023, the actor told UNILAD that he fixed a door for Zendaya years earlier. "I fixed my girlfriend's door once really early on in our relationship," he said. "I was hanging out at her house and her door was broken. I was like, 'I'm gonna fix that door for you.' And now we're in love."
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January 5, 2025: Zendaya Sparks Engagement Rumors After Wearing Diamond Ring to the Golden Globes
When Zendaya appeared at the Golden Globe Awards, fans couldn't help but notice a new piece of jewelry on the fourth finger of her left hand. While celebrities often borrow unique, statement-making jewelry for award shows, this one looked shockingly like an engagement ring.
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January 6, 2025: Zendaya and Tom Holland Are Engaged!
After the Dune actress stepped out at the 2025 Golden Globe Awards on January 5, 2025, wearing a massive diamond on her left ring finger, fans began to speculate that she and Holland were engaged. As it turned out, they were right. According to TMZ, the first outlet to confirm the news, Holland popped the question at some point between Christmas and New Year's.
The ring was made by Jessica McCormack, a London-based designer, and it features a diamond in an east-west setting. Benjamin Khordipour at Estate Diamond Jewelry exclusive told BRIDES that the ring would cost an estimated $280,000.
Still, they aren't rushing a wedding. The duo are reportedly planning to wait a bit before tying the knot.
April 2025: Zendaya's Longtime Stylist Will Be Part of the Wedding
Law Roach, Zendaya's longtime stylist, said he will "of course" be by the bride's side to choose her wedding dress. He also said that the wedding wouldn't take place anytime soon. “They’re both doing a bunch of movies this year, and there’s a lot of premieres next year so you’ll see a lot of red carpets,” he hinted at the Fashion Trust Awards. “I’m resting up for 2026.”
