Tom Holland divides fans after asking fiance Zendaya’s father for permission to marry her

Tom Holland and Zendaya’s engagement has become a hot topic among fans and the media, especially after Zendaya was spotted wearing a dazzling diamond ring at the Golden Globes.

The couple, who have been together since 2021, confirmed the happy news shortly after the awards ceremony.

The engagement was officially acknowledged by Tom’s father, Dominic Holland, who shared details in a blog post on his Patreon account.

Dominic revealed that Tom had meticulously planned the proposal, going so far as to purchase a ring and ask Zendaya’s father for permission beforehand.

According to Metro, Dominic wrote in the post on his Patreon account, “Tom, as you know by now was very incredibly well prepared. He had purchased a ring.”

“He had spoken with her father and gained permission to propose to his daughter. Tom had everything planned out… When, where, how, what to say, what to wear.”

He also added, “I on the other hand was woefully ill-prepared, almost as though I wasn’t taking it seriously.”

The news has been met with a mix of excitement and debate. While many fans celebrated the engagement of one of Hollywood’s most beloved couples, others questioned Tom’s decision to seek permission from Zendaya’s father, calling the tradition outdated.

One person wrote, “This whole ‘permission to propose’ thing… isn’t Zendaya a grown woman?”

Another added, “Gained permission? Is it 1600?”

“In the name of feminism, guys need to stop asking their girlfriend’s father’s ‘permission’ to propose, god,” another one chimed in.

While someone else exclaimed, “Asking her father for permission… what century is this?”

A different user said, “learning people still do the “ask her father first” thing is sooo….’ before a green naucious emoji.”

The Hollywood stars have been linked romantically since 2021, following their roles opposite each other in the Marvel superhero film Spider-Man: Homecoming.

Tom’s father, Dominic Holland, has shared concerns about how their immense fame might impact their relationship. “I do fret that their combined stardom will amplify their spotlight and the commensurate demands on them. And yet they continually confound me by handling everything with aplomb.”

Sources close to the couple shared that while Tom had been ready to propose for some time, they are in no rush to start wedding planning.

“They’re going to enjoy this moment and won’t rush into a wedding,” one insider said, noting that both stars remain focused on their thriving careers.