Zendaya offered a playful, non-verbal response when questioned about her rumored engagement to Tom Holland at the 2025 Golden Globes. Speculation ignited after the Challengers star was seen sporting a diamond ring on her left hand and a “T” tattoo on her ribcage during the event.
The Los Angeles Times reported that as Zendaya left the awards ceremony, a recently engaged reporter playfully pointed to her own ring finger, prompting Zendaya to respond with a coy smile, a shrug, and a jazz-hands gesture showcasing her own ring. While she remained silent on the matter, her actions fueled the already buzzing engagement rumors. This playful exchange occurred the night before PEOPLE confirmed the engagement of the Spider-Man co-stars.
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Zendaya’s response to engagement questions at the Golden Globes.
When directly asked by the outlet if she was engaged, Zendaya continued to avoid a verbal confirmation, opting instead to flash her ring and maintain her enigmatic smile and shrug. Notably, the impressive diamond ring was absent from the official Bvlgari press release detailing the other jewelry she wore that evening. The ring is believed to be a 5.02ct East-West Cushion Diamond Button Back Ring by Jessica McCormack, a design featured in the engagement ring section of the brand’s website.
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Close-up of Zendaya’s suspected engagement ring.
Adding further fuel to the fire, a small “T” tattoo was visible on Zendaya’s ribcage, peeking out from her custom Louis Vuitton gown. Fans speculate the “T” is a tribute to Tom. TMZ broke the news of the engagement on January 6th, citing sources close to the couple who claimed Holland proposed at one of Zendaya’s family homes during the holiday season.
Another source confirmed to PEOPLE that the engagement was an open secret among their inner circle. Holland had reportedly been planning the proposal for some time, driven by his deep affection for Zendaya. “He’s always been crazy about her,” the source shared, emphasizing the unique bond the couple shares. He reportedly shared the news with friends around New Year’s.
While the couple is reportedly thrilled, sources say they are in no rush to walk down the aisle. Both actors have demanding careers and plan to savor their engagement before planning a wedding. Zendaya and Holland, both 28, sparked romance rumors in 2021 after starring together in Spider-Man: Homecoming (2017) and Spider-Man: No Way Home (2021) as the iconic on-screen couple Peter Parker and Michelle “MJ” Jones.
