Tom Holland 'Always Knew' Zendaya Was Right For Him

Among the news about Tom Holland and Zendaya's engagement, an insider has revealed that the actor was always sure that he would ask her to be his wife.

The “Spider-Man” stars sparked an engagement frenzy after Zendaya flashed a sparkling diamond ring on her left ring finger at the 2025 Golden Globes on Sunday.

Fans have reacted to the news by expressing their excitement for the lovebirds, although they may have to wait until they walk down the aisle.

Following news of Zendaya and Holland's engagement, a source shared how the Crowded Room actor always wanted to take their relationship to the next level.

An insider revealed People magazine that Holland had “wanted to propose” to Zendaya for a while before adding, “He's always been crazy about her. He always knew she was the one. They have something very special.”

According to the source, everyone close to the couple “knew the engagement was happening,” although they didn't know when it would happen.

Insiders revealed that Holland was eager to share the news of his engagement after proposing to Zenday over the holidays.

They also shared that the “Uncharted” star told friends about the engagement around New Year's.

However, while news of Zendaya and Holland's engagement is causing so much buzz on social media, insiders said the lovebirds are taking their time and want to enjoy their engagement first.

The source explained: “For now, they're just going to enjoy things and not rush the wedding. They're both busy with work projects.”

They added that Holland is thrilled, noting that he's “always had such a sweet way of letting the world know that Zendaya is his. Now it's official — she really is!”

After confirming Zendaya and Holland's engagement, TMZ reported that the “Avengers: Endgame” star asked the “Challengers” actress' father, Kazembe Ajamu Coleman, for her hand in marriage “months ago.”

Coleman reportedly accepted Holland's request to marry Zendaya, whose family is thrilled with the development and considers her beauty a “class act.”

Despite Coleman's approval, Zendaya reportedly took her time with the proposal because she wanted to do it at the right time.

Sources said TMZwho first broke news of the couple's engagement, that Holland first asked Zendaya to marry him between Christmas and New Year's.

He reportedly got down on one knee in an intimate setting at one of her family's homes in the United States. However, sources revealed that Zendaya's family was not present for the proposal because “it was just a sweet moment” between her and Holland.

According to the outlet, Holland's proposal was not elaborate, but “very romantic and intimate.”

Zendaya stole the spotlight at the 2025 Golden Globes on Sunday with her dress and glittery detail on her left finger.

The 28-year-old actress wore a custom burnt orange satin Louis Vuitton dress, which she accessorised with pointed toes.

She accessorized with a sparkling necklace and rocked a short, curly chestnut updo. Once again, she was styled by her longtime collaborator and character architect, Law Roach.

While Zendaya's outfit made jaws drop, her prominent diamond ring got many talking. According to reports, the ring is a 5.02ct east-west diamond button ring by luxury jeweler Jessica McCormack.

Zendaya flashed her dazzling ring with a playful jazzy finger move in response to the newly engaged Los Angeles Times the reporter who playfully raised her ring finger and pointed at it.

When asked if she was engaged, the “Dune” actress continued to flaunt her ring, smiled coyly and shrugged, but did not answer. Her actions led to speculation on social media that Holland had popped the question.

Many fans took to social media to congratulate Zendaya and Tom Holland on their engagement.

One X fan wrote: “Zendaya is as loving as she is with Tom and now they're engaged. Guys I'm crying.”

Another person shared the text: “TOM AND ZENDAYA OFFICIALLY BREAK MY HEART.”

Meanwhile, a third fan gushed: “Tom and Zendaya are made for each other. We are so happy for them to be engaged and wish them a lifetime of happiness.”