Tom Holland's Dad Says Actor Was 'Incredibly Well Prepared' for Zendaya Proposal: 'They Will Make a Successful Union'

Mar. 15, 2025

Dominic Holland (left) in 2014; Tom Holland and Zendaya in 2021.Photo:Can Nguyen/Shutterstock; Cindy Ord/Getty

Can Nguyen/Shutterstock; Cindy Ord/Getty

Dominic Hollandhas confirmed his eldest son’s engagement.

In aPatreonpost shared on Friday, Jan. 10,Tom Holland’s father discussed Tom andZendaya’srecent engagementnews, while also sharing his thoughts on theSpider-Mancostars as a couple.

Zendaya (left) and Dominic Holland in 2024.Rommel Demano/BFA.com/Shutterstock

Rommel Demano/BFA.com/Shutterstock

Although he noted he wouldn’t be revealing any specific details about the couple’s special moment, he did share that Tom, 28, didn’t propose on a whim. Instead, his son had every detail thoughtfully planned out.

This was in stark contrast to his own proposal to Tom’s mother,Nicola “Nikki” Holland, he added, noting that he didn’t have a ring or parental permission when he popped the question.

After tying the knot, Dominic and Nikki welcomed Tom on June 1, 1996. They also havethree younger sons: twins Sam and Harry, and Paddy.

Tom Holland (left) and Dominic Holland.Dominic Holland Instagram

Dominic Holland Instagram

Tom popped the question between the Christmas and New Year’s holidays. Since she accepted his proposal, Zendaya, 28, has taken the opportunity toflash her engagement ringonseveral occasions.

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Even thoughTom and Zendayaare often in the public eye, Dominic is confident that the soon-to-be groom and bride won’t let stardom negatively impact their relationship.

While he said that he does “fret” over the couple’s “combined stardom,” and all the ways that will push them into the spotlight, he believes the couple will continue to navigate their unique relationship challenges with the same care they have since they first confirmed their relationship in 2021.

“I am completely confident they will make a successful union,” Dominic wrote.

The actors — whogot matching tattoos before their engagement— might wait a while to get married.

“They will just enjoy things for now and won’t rush a wedding,“an insider recently told PEOPLE. “They are both busy with work projects.”

source: people.com