Tom Holland’s dad says his son was ‘well prepared’ before proposing to Zendaya as he confirms engagement
BEVERLY HILLS, CALIFORNIA: Hollywood's power couple, Tom Holland and Zendaya, are officially engaged. Speculation of their engagement began swirling when Zendaya, 28, debuted a dazzling diamond ring at the Golden Globes on January 5.
Now, Tom’s father, Dominic Holland, has put the rumors to rest in a heartfelt blog post, confirming that his son, 28, has indeed popped the question to his longtime girlfriend and had "everything planned out".
Dominic Holland praises son Tom Holland's thoughtful proposal
In his post, shared on his Patreon account, Dominic Holland praised Tom Holland for the thoughtful way in which the 'Spider-Man' star planned his proposal.
Reflecting on his son’s meticulous approach, Dominic wrote: “Tom, as you know by now, was very incredibly well prepared. He had purchased a ring. He had spoken with her father and gained permission to propose to his daughter."
“Tom had everything planned out… When, where, how, what to say, what to wear...," he added, per The US Sun.
"I, on the other hand, was woefully ill-prepared, almost as though I wasn’t taking it seriously," said Dominic.
Tom’s attention to detail and respect for tradition is a testament to the kind of man he is—someone who values doing things the right way, especially when it comes to the woman he loves.
Dominic Holland frets over Tom Holland and Zendaya's high-profile romance
While Dominic Holland couldn't be prouder of Tom Holland and Zendaya, he did express concerns about the challenges their shared fame could bring.
“I do fret that their combined stardom will amplify their spotlight and the commensurate demands on them, and yet they continually confound me by handling everything with aplomb,” Dominic admitted.
He didn’t shy away from addressing the difficulties of maintaining a relationship in the public eye.
“And even though show-business is a messy place for relationships and particularly so for famous couples as they crash and burn in public and are too numerous to mention," he said.
“With us as an example, with Nikki helming this family and my ‘wisdom’ on tap and a study in getting things mostly wrong and yet somehow right at the same time, I am completely confident they will make a successful union," said the proud father.
Dominic’s confidence in the couple is a touching reminder of the support system Tom and Zendaya have behind them as they embark on this new chapter together.
Zendaya praises Tom Holland's passion for everything he does
Tom Holland and Zendaya’s love story has captured hearts worldwide.
Though the pair kept their relationship private for years, fans have followed their journey since their initial connection on the set of 'Spider-Man: Homecoming' in 2016.
After years of denying rumors, People confirmed in 2017 that the duo was dating.
Since then, they’ve been spotted in cozy moments and supporting each other both on and off the red carpet.
In November 2024, just before their engagement, Zendaya spoke to Vanity Fair about what it’s like working with Tom.
“You feel extra safe with the person you’re acting beside,” she said. “I love working with him. He’s so talented and so passionate about what he does."
“He always gives things one thousand percent, even if he’s absolutely worn down. I really appreciate that about him," said the 'Challengers' actress.
Sources told TMZ that Tom’s proposal took place in an intimate and romantic setting—just as fans would expect from the charming actor.
Zendaya flaunted her stunning engagement ring, crafted by British jeweler Jessica McCormack, at the 2025 Golden Globes, where she turned heads despite losing out to Demi Moore in the Best Actress category.
