Zendaya Playfully Responds to Tom Holland Wedding Rumors

The Challengers actress had a cheeky reaction to a joke about her nuptials at the Essence Black Women in Hollywood Awards.

Mar. 13, 2026 at 2:35pm

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More than a week after Zendaya's longtime stylist Law Roach suggested she and Tom Holland had tied the knot, the actress had a playful response when Marsai Martin referenced her nuptials at the Essence Black Women in Hollywood Awards. As Zendaya sat at her table, she held up both hands to cover her face, revealing a sparkling tri-band ring on her left ring finger. Marsai jokingly asked Zendaya for a "sign" about the wedding, to which Zendaya nodded, though the host quipped that she knew Zendaya wouldn't be around after the show.

Why it matters

Zendaya and Tom Holland have kept their personal life very private, with Zendaya previously stating she tries to "have privacy" and "keep things" for herself and her loved ones. This playful exchange at the awards show has sparked renewed speculation about the status of their relationship and whether they have indeed gotten married.

The details

Zendaya, who was wearing a vintage Cachè dress, covered her face with her hands when Marsai Martin made the joke about her nuptials, revealing a sparkling tri-band ring on her left ring finger. Marsai then teased Zendaya, asking for a "sign" about the wedding and joking that she knew Zendaya wouldn't be around after the show to discuss it further.

  • On March 12, 2026, the exchange took place at the Essence Black Women in Hollywood Awards in Los Angeles.

The players

Zendaya

An American actress and singer who is known for her roles in the HBO series Euphoria and the Spider-Man films with Tom Holland.

Marsai Martin

An American actress who is best known for her role in the sitcom Black-ish.

Law Roach

Zendaya's longtime stylist who previously suggested that Zendaya and Tom Holland had gotten married.

Tom Holland

An English actor who is known for playing the role of Spider-Man in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, and Zendaya's longtime boyfriend.

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What they’re saying

“Just give me a little nod, or a signal to let me know when I should get the 'T & Z Forever' [sic] monochrome towels. It'll be really cute. You can put it in whatever house. Just give me a little sign. We'll talk after the show.”

— Marsai Martin, Actress (People)

“I know damn well you ain't finna be here after the show. It's alright. Later, later!”

— Marsai Martin, Actress (People)

The takeaway

Zendaya and Tom Holland have been notoriously private about their personal relationship, but this playful exchange at the Essence Black Women in Hollywood Awards has reignited speculation about the status of their romance, including whether they have secretly gotten married. The couple's commitment to maintaining their privacy will likely continue to be a topic of interest for their fans.