In the hours following Tom Holland and Zendaya’s engagement confirmation, sources spoke to People, Us Weekly, Entertainment Tonight, and Page Six about the proposal and where the couple stands when it comes to wedding plans. One source told Us Weekly that Zendaya didn’t mind the world knowing the news, although she didn’t go out of her way to announce it either. “Zendaya tried to keep it a secret but was very excited to show off her ring,” the insider said. “She didn’t think people would notice but didn’t care either way.”
Holland is fine with the public knowing too, a source made clear to People: “Tom’s always had this sweet way of letting the world know that Zendaya is his. Now, it’s official—she really is!”
The insiders spoke a lot about how the couple feels about their future, how the proposal took Zendaya by surprise, and what’s next for them. Here, a roundup of all that has come out.
Holland knew Zendaya was “the one” for a long time, and those around them knew a proposal was coming.
A source told People that Holland had been “wanting to propose [to her] for a while now. He’s always been crazy about her. He always knew she was the one. They have something very special.”
“Everyone close to them knew the engagement was happening,” the source added.
Zendaya and Holland had been talking about getting married for years, but the actress had no clue he was about to pop the question.
Zendaya and Holland, whose relationship became public in 2021, have been committed to having a life together for quite some time.
A source told Page Six, “Tom and Zendaya had discussed marriage over the years, but Zendaya had no idea he was planning to propose. They both value their privacy, so the proposal was something Tom wanted to keep private as well.”
Both of Zendaya’s parents gave their blessing, and the family is excited for the couple’s future.
It wasn’t just Zendaya’s dad, Kazembe Ajamu Coleman, that Holland asked for permission to marry Zendaya. He asked her mother, Claire Stoermer, too. A source told Page Six he got both parents’ blessings.
“Tom and Zendaya’s families are ecstatic,” the source added. “Zendaya’s mom and sisters can’t wait to start planning with her.”
Holland and Zendaya are “ready” for their next chapter, which includes starting a family someday.
A source told Entertainment Tonight that the actors are “ready and excited for this next chapter. Tom wanted to propose to her over the holidays. He really wants to have kids and to settle down.”
Us Weekly’s insider echoed that sentiment. “Tom wanted to propose because he feels he is at the right time in his life and feels ready to settle down.” the source said. “They had many conversations over the years, but there was never any pressure. Zendaya is giddy and excited. She knew it might have been coming but never put pressure on it.”
Holland proposed to Zendaya in a “low-key” way because that’s what she wanted.
Holland did not propose in a grandiose way on purpose, Us Weekly’s source revealed. “Tom figured the holidays were the best time to propose in a very low-key way. She didn’t want anything over the top.”
Zendaya and Holland are not planning their wedding yet.
Page Six’s source said the couple is just enjoying this moment. “There is no wedding date or plans set yet. It’s far too soon to start thinking about any of that yet. They’re still celebrating the exciting news.”
People’s source gave the same intel: “They will just enjoy things for now and won’t rush a wedding. They are both busy with work projects.”