Tom Holland’s dad says his son was ‘well prepared’ before proposing to Zendaya as he confirms engagement

Dominic Holland praised Tom Holland for the thoughtful way in which the 'Spider-Man' star planned his proposal
PUBLISHED JAN 11, 2025
Putting all speculations to rest, Dominic Holland confirmed that his son Tom Holland and Zendaya were indeed engaged (Karwai Tang/WireImage, Jeff Kravitz/FilmMagic)
Putting all speculations to rest, Dominic Holland confirmed that his son Tom Holland and Zendaya were indeed engaged (Karwai Tang/WireImage, Jeff Kravitz/FilmMagic)

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".

: Tom Holland and Zendaya are seen on October 24, 2024 in New York City. (Photo by XNY/Star Max/GC Images)
Tom Holland and Zendaya are seen on October 24, 2024, in New York City (XNY/Star Max/GC Images)

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."

Actor Tom Holland (L) and comedian Dominic Holland attend the Los Angeles premiere of Summit Entertainment's
 Tom Holland and comedian Dominic Holland attend the Los Angeles premiere of Summit Entertainment's 'The Impossible' at ArcLight Cinemas Cinerama Dome on December 10, 2012, in Hollywood, California (Jason Merritt/Getty Images)

“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.

Tom Holland and Zendaya are seen leaving The Duke of York's Theatre after a 'Romeo and Juliet' press night on May 23, 2024, in London, England (Ricky Vigil M/Justin E Palmer/GC Images)
Tom Holland and Zendaya are seen leaving The Duke of York's Theatre after a 'Romeo and Juliet' press night on May 23, 2024, in London, England (Ricky Vigil M/Justin E Palmer/GC Images)

“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.

MADRID, SPAIN - JUNE 14:  Actress Zendaya and actor Tom Holland attend 'Spider-Man: Homecoming' phot
Zendaya and actor Tom Holland attend 'Spider-Man: Homecoming' photocall at the Villamagna Hotel on June 14, 2017, in Madrid, Spain (Carlos Alvarez/Getty Images)

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."

BEVERLY HILLS, CALIFORNIA - JANUARY 05: Zendaya attends the 2025 Golden Globe Awards at The Beverly Hilton on January 05, 2025 in Beverly Hills, California. (Photo by Taylor Hill/FilmMagic)
Zendaya attends the 2025 Golden Globe Awards at The Beverly Hilton on January 5, 2025, in Beverly Hills, California (Taylor Hill/FilmMagic)

“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.

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