Tom Holland‘s suggestion too Zendaya It took months… TMZ has learned that the Marvel star received the blessing of an important family member long before he got down on one knee.

Sources close to the couple tell TMZ … the “Spider-Man” star met with the “Euphoria” actress’ father, Kazembe Ajamu Coleman“months ago” to ask for Zendaya’s hand in marriage.

We’re told this was an important step for Tom…as he is very traditional and felt it was important to receive Kazembe’s blessing first.

Kazembe, Apparently accepted… and we’re told Zendaya’s family is very excited for the next chapter of her relationship with Tom. In fact, sources say Zendaya’s family just loves Tom… and thinks he’s “a class act.”

For those wondering, we’re told Tom waited months to actually propose because he was waiting for the right moment.

TMZ broke the story…Tom proposed in one of Zendaya’s family homes here in the US during the holiday season, sometime between Christmas and New Years. We confirmed the engagement after Zendaya rocked her new piece of jewelry at the Golden Globes.

They had a very intimate engagement… their respective families were not there.

Tom and Zendaya first met when they starred in Spider-Man: Homecoming, playing love interests Peter Parker and MJ. Although there have been countless rumors about their relationship, their romance wasn’t confirmed until 2021… when they were spotted barrier lips in a car.