Rumours surrounding the relationship between Zendaya and Tom Holland have intensified once again after the actress appeared to flash what looked like a wedding ring during her appearance at the 98th Academy Awards on Sunday.
The Hollywood star took to the stage at the prestigious ceremony, held at the Dolby Theatre, where she presented the Best Director award. However, while announcing the winner, many viewers were quick to notice something sparkling on her left hand — prompting fresh speculation that the couple may have secretly tied the knot.
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Zendaya, 29, appeared to be wearing two rings on the fourth finger of her left hand while holding the winner’s envelope. One of the rings featured a large diamond stone, while the other appeared to be a thin gold band resembling a traditional American wedding band. The subtle display immediately caught the attention of fans watching the ceremony, fuelling online discussions about whether the star may already be married.
During the moment on stage, the award ultimately went to filmmaker Paul Thomas Anderson for his work on the acclaimed film One Battle After Another, one of the most talked-about movies of this year’s awards season.
Zendaya’s rings were spotted again later backstage when she was seen reacting to the ceremony with her The Drama co-star Robert Pattinson. At one point, the actress covered her face with her hands while watching the show, inadvertently giving another clear glimpse of the jewellery that has now sparked widespread speculation among fans.
Beyond the rumours, Zendaya also delivered one of the evening’s most striking fashion moments. She stunned on the red carpet in a daring backless custom gown by Louis Vuitton. The elegant design featured a dramatic one-shoulder silhouette along with a thigh-high slit that added a bold edge to the look.
She completed the ensemble with coordinated stilettos and sparkling diamond earrings. The actress also wore a statement ring from jewellery designer Cindy Chao on her right hand, adding further glamour to the overall appearance.
Interestingly, this was not the first time the actress has sparked marriage speculation recently. Just last week, Zendaya was photographed wearing a gold band on the same finger during appearances at Paris Fashion Week. The sighting quickly led fans to wonder whether she and Holland had quietly exchanged vows.
However, the mystery deepened when Holland was seen shortly afterward in Miami without any ring on his left hand. The actor was also photographed kicking off Oscar weekend with a casual outing at the famous Chateau Marmont on the Sunset Strip, again with both hands clearly bare.
Despite the speculation, neither Zendaya nor Holland has publicly confirmed whether they have actually married. Yet the rumours gained further momentum earlier this month after comments made by Zendaya’s longtime stylist Law Roach.
During an interview on the red carpet at the 32nd Annual Actors Awards, Roach appeared to hint that the couple had already tied the knot. When asked about a possible wedding, he told a reporter: “The wedding has already happened. You missed it.” When the interviewer pressed him on whether he was joking, Roach reportedly replied that it was “very true.”
The couple’s relationship has been closely followed by fans for years. Zendaya and Holland first sparked dating rumours in 2016 when they were cast opposite each other in the Marvel film Spider-Man: Homecoming. At the time, insiders claimed the two had grown close while working together and bonding over the pressures of global fame.
For several years, the pair insisted they were simply friends, despite frequent public sightings together and shared holidays. The speculation was finally confirmed in July 2021 when paparazzi captured the actors sharing a kiss inside a car in Los Angeles.
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Not long after, Holland publicly acknowledged their relationship in a heartfelt Instagram post celebrating Zendaya’s birthday, affectionately referring to her as “My MJ.”
In recent interviews, the actor has also explained why the couple prefers to keep their relationship out of the spotlight. Speaking to The Hollywood Reporter, Holland said they are determined to protect their private life.
“Our relationship is something that we are incredibly protective of,” he said, adding that they want to keep it “as sacred as possible” and separate from their professional careers.
For now, whether the rings truly signal a secret wedding remains unconfirmed. But Zendaya’s Oscars appearance has certainly reignited curiosity — leaving fans wondering if Hollywood’s beloved couple may have already taken the next step in their relationship.a