Zendaya turned heads at a public event when she appeared to tacitly acknowledge secret marriage rumors involving her and boyfriend Tom Holland.
On March 12 (local time), U.S. outlets reported that Zendaya attended the Essence Black Women in Hollywood Awards in Los Angeles. While she posed on the photo wall, the host called out, "Zendaya, you guard your private life so closely—give us any sign about the rumored secret marriage."
She lifted her left ring finger to display a wedding band and offered a subtle smile to the cameras. The unplanned gesture drew loud applause and cheers from the audience, and colleagues reportedly greeted her with congratulations throughout the event.
Earlier, the pair had sparked marriage speculation on the red carpet at the 2026 Actor Awards on March 1. At the time, Zendaya's stylist surprised many in an interview with foreign media by saying, "The wedding already happened. You just missed the moment—it's really true."
On March 10, Zendaya attended a Louis Vuitton fashion show wearing a simple gold band in place of her usual diamond engagement ring, prompting fans to speculate that the couple may already have tied the knot. Both agencies have declined to comment officially on the marriage rumors.
The two met while filming the 2016 movie Spider-Man: Homecoming. They have dated for 10 years and have become one of Hollywood's most prominent couples.
Lee Su-min, TenAsia reporter danbilee19@tenasia.co.kr
