Zendaya completely surprised by Tom Holland’s proposal despite months of discussing marriage, says source
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA: Zendaya and Tom Holland have been fueling engagement rumors over the holidays, with intimate moments shared during Christmas and New Year's Eve.
However, Zendaya's stunning reveal after the 82nd Golden Globes, where she flashed a massive five-carat diamond ring, truly sent fans into a frenzy.
While speculation about a proposal from Holland has been swirling, an exclusive source has now revealed that Zendaya had no idea he was planning to pop the question, despite the couple discussing marriage over the years.
How did Zendaya react when Tom Holland got down on one knee to propose?
According to sources speaking to Radar Online, Zendaya was completely caught off guard by Tom Holland's marriage proposal, with her "spidey sense" failing to pick up on the surprise.
The proposal took place between Christmas and New Year's while the couple was spending time with Zendaya's family in the US, with sources confirming Holland got down on one knee in what was a breathtaking moment for the soon-to-be bride.
Despite having discussed marriage over the years, an insider told Page Six, "Tom and Zendaya had discussed marriage over the years, but Zendaya had no idea he was planning to propose."
The couple kept the proposal low-key, with the source adding, "They both value their privacy, so the proposal was something Tom wanted to keep private as well." Following the proposal, the couple took another meaningful step by receiving blessings from Zendaya's parents.
An insider close to the couple shared, "Tom and Zendaya’s families are ecstatic. Zendaya’s mom and sisters can’t wait to start planning with her."
Zendaya’s reaction when asked about engagement rumors with Tom Holland
As fans' excitement soared after Zendaya showcased a massive ring at the Golden Globe Awards, journalist Amy Kaufman shared Zendaya's reaction when questioned about her engagement to Tom Holland.
Kaufman revealed that as Zendaya left the ballroom, a Los Angeles Times reporter, recently engaged herself, pointed to Zendaya’s ring while raising her own left hand.
When the journalist asked, "Are you engaged?" Zendaya responded with a smile and a shrug, letting her dazzling ring do the talking. Kaufman added, "She kept showing her ring, smiled coyly and shrugged her shoulders mysteriously."
Rather than confirming or denying the engagement, Zendaya playfully flashed her ring with a jazz-fingers motion. The sight of the sparkling diamond on her wedding finger only intensified the engagement rumors, prompting experts to weigh in on the impressive ring.
Jewelry consultant Liera Wraae Stewart, founder of the fine jewelry brand Aetla, provided insights into the stunning piece, explaining, "The east-west orientation highlights the diamond’s natural symmetry and unique shape. The Georgian-inspired button-back setting adds a rich historical layer, harkening back to the late 18th and early 19th centuries when diamonds were hand-cut to maximize their sparkle in candlelight."
