Tom Holland's proud father reveals how the Spider-Man star meticulously planned out every detail of his proposal to Zendaya - and his wry reaction shows this is a Hollywood union like no other

When it comes to a proposal, choosing the right ring is vital for any suitor. Author Dominic Holland neatly summed up the challenges yesterday, when recalling his own proposal 30 years ago: ‘For most blokes, the stress of purchasing an engagement ring is being able to afford it.’ But then he went on to add: ‘I suspect that this was the least of Tom’s worries, more concerned with the stone, its size and clarity, its housing, which jeweller.’ Because while Dominic made something of a name for himself as a comedian, these days he’s more famous as the father of Hollywood actor and Spider-Man star Tom Holland. Zendaya wearing custom Louis Vuitton with Bvlgari jewelry arrives at the 82nd Annual Golden Globe Awards held at The Beverly Hilton Hotel on January 5, 2025 in Beverly Hills, Los Angeles Rumours of an engagement started earlier this week after Zendaya's appearance at the Golden Globes awards ceremony and she was spotted wearing a diamond ring Tom Holland and Zendaya captured taking a leisurely stroll on a Sunday morning with Tom's parents in 2023 Dominic and his photographer wife Nikki still live in the family home in Kingston, South-West London, where Tom and his three brothers grew up. ‘And even though show-business is a messy place for relationships and particularly so for famous couples as they crash and burn in public and are too numerous to mention, with us an example, with Nikki helming this family and my “wisdom” on tap and a study in getting things mostly wrong and yet somehow right at the same time, I am completely confident they will make a successful union.’ Tom Holland and actress Zendaya Coleman arrive at the Los Angeles Premiere Of Columbia Pictures' 'Spider-Man: No Way Home' in December 2021 What an upbeat, positive and down-to-earth response from the man set to become father-in-law to Zendaya, 28, a woman so famous she only needs one name. ‘We shared this clip with Tom just last week and we all had a laugh and recalled Margaret very affectionately.’ Tom Holland, Sam Holland and Harry Holland during the Pro-Am ahead of the 2023 BMW PGA Championship at Wentworth Golf Club in Virginia Water, Surrey More laughter was to come as Dominic recounted his son’s casting in Romeo And Juliet, which he appeared in last year.