Is Zendaya engaged? A closer look at her Golden Globes ring and new 't' tattoo

6 January 2025, 10:55 | Updated: 6 January 2025, 17:34

Zendaya and Tom Holland sparked new engagement rumours at the Golden Globes 2025.

Challengers' Zendaya may have walked the Golden Globes red carpet alone... but she was adorned with some clear nods to her boyfriend, or fiancé?, Tom Holland.

That's right, the 28-year-old actress caught our eyes on the red carpet, like she always does, but this time it was because of a huge diamond ring and a humbly sized 't' tattoo.

After months - if not years - of engagement rumours fans now think the A-List couple have got engaged in secret, perhaps sometime during the Christmas and New Year holidays.

• Read more: Tom Holland reveals he googles Zendaya to make sure that she's ok

Is Zendaya engaged?

Yes, after her Golden Globes appearance, it was confirmed by multiple sources that Tom proposed over the holiday season.

In a gorgeous burnt orange Louis Vuitton gown, styled of course by the one and only Law Roach, Zendaya was seen holding her hips just above where the tail of her dress protruded and then cascaded down onto the carpet.

This hand placement allowed a perfect view of her ring finger which was dressed with an oblong diamond. While fans were speculating whether this was a nod to a recent engagement, we casted our minds back to the LA premiere of Challengers where she also wore a ring on *that* finger but at later events it was missing.

Some thought it may be simply be a fashion choice, like the rest of her look which Law said was inspired by Black American stars of the past; Diahann Carroll, Eartha Kitt, Dorothy Dandridge and Joyce Bryant.

However, what made it different was that the ring was on a gold band, which stood out since the rest of jewellery was silver Bulgari.

Loral Diamonds' Laura Taylor told us: "Zendaya’s choice to wear a yellow gold ring at the Golden Globes has sparked plenty of speculation online, especially since it isn’t part of the jewellery provided to her by Bulgari. In fact, it's even a different style and metal to the rest of her jewellery.

"When celebrities partner with brands, it’s usually the case that they cannot wear any other jewellery on the red carpet unless it is personal, such as a wedding or engagement ring."

Commenting on the size and style of the ring, Laura said: "If this is indeed an engagement ring, its understated design suggests a focus on quality over flashiness. Instead of opting for something overly showy, Tom may have chosen to prioritise sourcing a high-quality centre diamond."

The diamond expert estimated the ring to value at approximately £300,000-£400,000 ($370,000-$500,000).

Another reason fans instantly believed it was an engagement ring is because Zendaya was seen showing it of to Spider Man producer Amy Pascal. In a video Zendaya is seen extending her arm out and grinning behind her.

According to a LA Times reporter (via Us Weekly) "as Zendaya exited the ballroom, a recently engaged Times reporter held up her left ring finger and pointed at it. The actor responded by flashing her own bling on her left hand, doing a sort of jazz-fingers motions."

They added that the reporter asked, "Are you engaged?" and apparently Zendaya "kept showing her ring, smiled coyly and shrugged her shoulders mysteriously".

Another undeniable nod to Tom was the tiny 't' tattoo that could be seen on her side exposed by the strapless dress. The tattoo was so small it was nearly invisible but in some shots you can make out the adorable ink.

Read more about Zendaya and Tom Holland here:

• Tom Holland explains why he never walks red carpets with Zendaya
• Sarah Michelle Gellar wants Zendaya to star in a Buffy reboot
• Are Tom Holland and Zendaya engaged?
• Tom Holland saves Zendaya from terrifying photographer ambush
• Zendaya explains how she deals with being 'terrified' of celebrity fandoms
• Tom Holland fans slam criticism of his new non-alcoholic beer amid sobriety journey

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