Zendaya sparkled in Louis Vuitton at the Golden Globes amid engagement speculation
Zendaya embodied vintage Hollywood glamour when she attended the 82nd Golden Globe Awards in a breathtakingly elegant Louis Vuitton gown. Her very impressive pleated train flowed out beautifully behind her as she sashayed on the red carpet of the Beverly Hilton in Los Angeles, stealing all the show for her trendy look and suave poise.
For *Challengers*, a film for which Zendaya had received a nod and nomination, she stunned both on-stage and off. However, despite her impressive appearance, she lost out at the statuary ceremony for the award for Supporting Actress in a Film, which Demi Moore walked away with. Zendaya's ensemble's rich saffron was such a match for her look that it accentuated her fresh bob haircut, cut by Law Roach. Roach admitted to pulling inspiration directly from the canon of Black entertainment firsts in history, as interpreted by Joyce Bryant. This nod to the legends of Hollywood was seen in Zendaya's overall look, which epitomized the sophistication and glamour of the golden age of cinema.
However, it was not just Zendaya's dress that had the internet talking. Fans quickly zeroed in on her jewelry, particularly the large diamond ring on her left ring finger. The stunning piece of jewelry immediately set social media ablaze, with many speculating that it could be an engagement ring from her longtime boyfriend, Tom Holland. The ring, which sparkled as she posed for photographers, was enough to fuel rumors about the couple's relationship status.
When Zendaya walked into the room, fans couldn't help but buzz with excitement over a potential engagement announcement. "Zendaya with a diamond ring on THAT finger omg," one posted on X, formerly Twitter. Another user jumped in and typed, "Oh yeah, she's so engaged." The chatter continued to rise, and although Zendaya's fashion was the night's talk, the ring quickly became the topic of much attention.
Yet, the essence of the ring was truly left unknown. It was hard to tell if it was a product of Tom Holland or just a night's glamorous extra. For the evening, Zendaya's stylist, Law Roach, had partnered the gown with an encrusted Bulgari choker, so it was quite obvious that jewelry was part of the look for the night. While some fans thought that the ring was an engagement announcement, others believed it was a calculated PR move. "Zendaya and Law about to let y'all know that ring is a rental tomorrow," one commenter joked, suggesting the ring might be a temporary accessory rather than a meaningful symbol of a proposal.
Zendaya's representatives have not commented on the engagement rumors, and the star herself has shut down similar speculations in the past. In 2023, Zendaya was spotted wearing a gold ring on the same finger, leading people to ask if she was engaged to Holland. However, the actress quickly dismissed any talk of an engagement at the time.
While it's all about the ring for Golden Globes' Zendaya, it's still all about fashion. That breathtaking silk satin bustier gown the actress wore had everyone talking that evening. Roach made sure to drop some explanations and inspiration behind it on Instagram. The look was "in honor of Diahann, Eartha, Dorothy and Joyce," he said, referencing legendary Black creatives like Diahann Carroll, Eartha Kitt, Dorothy Dandridge, and Joyce Bryant. The tribute was personal and meaningful, so it added some depth to what Zendaya wanted to say in this fashion statement of hers: She is a girl who is ready to celebrate her heroes.
Later in the evening, Zendaya underwent a quick outfit change, opting for a slinky sequined gown that shimmered as she mingled inside the venue. Despite the shift in attire, the diamond ring remained prominently on her finger, further fueling the engagement rumors. With the mystery of the ring still shrouded in obscurity, it was only a matter of waiting in anticipation for confirmation of whether this actually marked the next phase in her relationship with Tom Holland. But that is left unanswered for now; the Golden Globes instead provided yet another memory-shaping moment in the glamorous career of Zendaya.
