Tom Holland and Zendaya's height difference explored amid engagement rumors

Tom Holland and Zendaya have often addressed discussions surrounding their height difference, emphasizing that it does not impact their relationship. The topic has gained renewed attention following Zendaya’s appearance at the 2025 Golden Globes, where she reportedly wore a diamond engagement ring.

Zendaya, who is 5 ft 10 inches, and Holland, who is 5 ft 8 inches, have repeatedly debunked gendered stereotypes related to height difference in a relationship. During a 2021 interview with SiriusXM, the couple humorously discussed the topic ahead of the release of Spider-Man: No Way Home.

"She’s not that much taller than me, let’s just put this out there," Holland remarked, calling it a "stupid assumption" that their height would affect their dynamic. Zendaya echoed his sentiments, stating:

"This is normal too. My mum is taller than my dad. I honestly never thought of it as a thing because my parents were always that way, so I didn’t know that people cared."

Speaking on The Graham Norton Show in 2021, Zendaya described how their height difference added a comedic twist to certain stunts during filming.

"There’s a particular stunt where Spider-Man swings us on top of a bridge, and he places me there," she explained. "[But] because of our height difference... I would land before him." Holland humorously added, "And I’m the superhero. I’m supposed to look cool."

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Tom Holland and Zendaya's relationship timeline

Tom Holland and Zendaya’s relationship first became public in July 2021 when paparazzi captured the pair kissing in Los Angeles, as reported by Page Six. While rumors of their romance had circulated since their roles in Spider-Man: Homecoming (2017), the couple initially denied any romantic involvement, stressing their close friendship.

In a 2021 GQ interview, Tom Holland addressed the challenges of maintaining privacy as a celebrity couple and emphasized that they prefer to keep their relationship private. Zendaya shared a similar sentiment, describing the attention as "confusing and invasive."

On January 6, the focus shifted to their possible engagement after TMZ reported that Holland proposed during a private moment at Zendaya’s family home between Christmas and New Year’s.

Zendaya has not commented on engagement rumors. Source: Getty

TMZ’s report indicated that the proposal was a romantic and intimate affair without any grand gestures. Zendaya’s appearance at the 2025 Golden Globes, where she flaunted a sizable diamond ring, seemingly confirmed the news. While the couple has yet to officially comment, sources close to them suggest wedding planning might take some time due to their packed schedules.

Zendaya's diamond ring at the Golden Globes sparked engagement rumors. Source: Getty

Zendaya has also sent fans into a frenzy with a subtle yet significant detail during her appearance at the 2025 Golden Globes. The actor, who stunned in a custom Louis Vuitton gown with a dramatic train, debuted a dainty "t" tattoo on her ribcage, sparking speculation that the ink is a tribute to Tom Holland.

The 28-year-old star, nominated for Best Performance by a Female Actor in a Motion Picture Musical or Comedy for her role in Challengers, has not commented publicly on the tattoo or the engagement rumors.