Congratulations to Zendaya and Tom Holland as they start the new year as an engaged couple.

Their engagement was confirmed by People on Monday after Zendaya was photographed wearing a large diamond ring at the 2025 Golden Globes on Sunday.

Requests for comment were not returned to ABC News.

As they embark on a new chapter in their relationship, here’s a look back at all the sweet things the duo has said about each other over the years.

Holland and Zendaya talk about their friendship

Holland and Zendaya’s relationship started as friends. The duo met in 2016 while working on the Marvel Cinematic Universe film Spider-Man: Homecoming. Holland played the title role of Peter Parker/Spider-Man and Zendaya played MJ.

During the film’s press tour ahead of the film’s release in 2017, Holland spoke about his friendship with Zendaya and how she helped him become famous in an interview with People.

“We are like best friends. She is so great and amazing,” he said. “I’m a little worried (about dealing with fame… but) Zendaya is super famous and she’s been through this and I just call her and say, ‘How do I manage being famous?’ I am very happy that I have a friend like her.

The two appeared on the cover of The Hollywood Reporter in November 2016 for the magazine’s “Next Gen 2016” issue. Zendaya shared the cover on Instagram at the time, writing, “Amidst all the chaos and sadness… this one good thing happened to me today. “It’s an honor to share it with the very best…Spider-Man himself @tomholland2013 🙏🏾.”

Zendaya calls Holland the person who makes her the “happiest.”

Over the years, Holland and Zendaya have celebrated each other’s birthdays on social media.

The first time Holland shared a birthday message for Zendaya was in September 2021, when Holland seemingly kicked off their relationship with a sweet photo of the two of them. In the photo, Holland is wearing his Spider-Man costume while Zendaya takes a photo with a camera.

“My MJ, I wish you a happy birthday,” Holland captioned the post. “Give me a call when you’re awake xxx.”

Zendaya first shared a post about Holland on his birthday in June 2022. In the black-and-white photo, Zendaya smiles while Holland hugs her from behind.

“Happy birthday goes to the one who makes me happiest.” <3,” she captioned the post.

Holland is Zendaya’s No. 1 fan when it comes to red carpet looks

When Zendaya stepped out at the 2018 Met Gala in a custom metallic Versace gown, Holland gushed about his “Spider-Man” co-star’s Joan of Arc-inspired look in an Instagram post, writing, “All hail the Queen . Kill it, buddy.”🙌🏻.”

In 2021, Holland praised Zendaya and her stylist Law Roach when Zendaya was named the Council of Fashion Designers of America’s 2021 Fashion Icon. Holland shared an Instagram post about the duo at the time, writing: “An incredible achievement for the most incredible person. Congratulations @zendaya and @luxurylaw, you deserve everything.”

Holland’s appreciation for Zendaya’s fashionable looks continued into 2024, when Zendaya co-chaired the 2024 Met Gala. The Uncharted star shared a post featuring both of her looks from the time and captioned the post with three heart-eye emojis.

Zendaya tells us what she likes most about Holland

A month after making Instagram official, Zendaya opened up about Holland in an interview with InStyle and talked about all the things she appreciates about him.

“From an acting perspective, I guess he really loves being Spider-Man,” she said. “It’s a lot of pressure – you take on the role of a superhero everywhere. To the little child walking by, you are Spider-Man. I think he handled it so well. And seeing him at work, though.” He’s not a virgin (laughs), he’s a perfectionist.

“He’s fun,” she added. “Very charismatic, can make anyone feel comfortable and have a good laugh and a good conversation. A good conversation – I sound so British.”

Holland says Zendaya helped him become famous

In an interview with British GQ in 2021, Holland said that Zendaya “helped me a lot” when it came to achieving fame.

“I used to sometimes feel a bit stupid to the fans, especially because I was always so surprised that they wanted a photo with me, a signature or whatever,” he said. “I would have the typical reaction of a Londoner, an immediate suspicion: ‘Why are you talking to me?’ Zendaya noticed this and quickly told me that such a reaction would be more aggressive than just smiling and taking the photo. She has completely changed the way I feel more comfortable in public.

Zendaya calls Holland her “Spider-Man”

After their first “Spider-Man” film together, Holland and Zendaya starred in two more films in the MCU: 2019’s “Spider-Man: Far From Home” and 2021’s “Spider-Man: No Way Home.”

The two posed for photos together at the films’ afterparties and red carpets.

In September 2021, following the release of Spider-Man: No Way Home, Zendaya shared a photo of Holland as Spider-Man and wrote, “My Spider-Man, I’m so proud of you, some things never change and …” that’s good ❤️.”

Zendaya said Holland was the first person to call her after her 2022 Emmy win

When Zendaya won the 2022 Emmy for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series for “Euphoria,” she said in an interview with E! News: The first person she texted about her win was Holland.

“I didn’t have to text my mom because my mom was already there,” she said. “I texted my boyfriend.”

Holland and Zendaya on protecting their relationship in the public eye

In an interview with The Hollywood Reporter in 2023, Holland said he was “protective” about his relationship with Zendaya.

“Our relationship is something that we are incredibly protective of and want to keep as sacred as possible,” he said. “We don’t think we owe it to anyone, it’s our business and it has nothing to do with our career.”

Zendaya also opened up about dealing with her romance with Holland in an August 2023 interview with Elle, saying, “I can’t not be a human being and live my life and love the person I love. But I also have control over what I choose to share.”

“It’s about protecting peace and letting things take care of themselves, but also not being afraid of existence,” she added. “You can’t hide. That’s no fun either. I’m navigating it now more than ever.”

While they continued to keep their relationship out of the public eye, Holland and Zendaya still managed to share posts about each other. On Holland’s birthday in June 2023, Zendaya shared two photos of Holland with a heart and heart eyes emoji on her Instagram Story.

Holland also shared a few photos of Zendaya on her 27th birthday in September 2023, including one of her in scuba gear and said, “My birthday girl 😍.”

In September of the same year, the duo also took part in Beyoncé’s Renaissance world tour.

The sweet reason Holland doesn’t walk next to Zendaya at premieres

The two actors have cheered each other on for their respective projects over the years – staying close but letting the other shine in their moment.

During the Dune: Part Two press tour, Holland supported Zendaya at the film’s London premiere by attending and keeping a low profile.

Zendaya was also photographed holding hands with Holland in May 2024 as they left the Duke of York’s Theater in London’s West End during the press night for “Romeo and Juliet,” in which Holland starred as Romeo.

Holland recently shared why he doesn’t walk red carpets with Zendaya in an interview with Men’s Health published on January 2, saying it’s “because it’s not my moment, it’s her moment, and when we walk together, it’s about us.”

Zendaya on being ‘proud’ of how Holland has handled fame

Ahead of Holland’s debut in Romeo and Juliet, Zendaya told Vogue in the magazine’s May 2024 cover story that she “couldn’t be prouder” and that she would “try to see as many shows as possible.”

The “Challengers” actress also talked about how Holland’s career changed over the years.

“I definitely saw his life kind of change before his eyes. But he handled it really beautifully,” she said at the time.

Zendaya says Holland has “rizz”

Zendaya gushed about Holland in a February 2024 interview with BuzzFeed, saying he had “rizz” – aka “charisma.”

“’Rizz’ is short for ‘charisma,’ right? Everyone has their own, so to speak,” she said at the time. “I think someone who has beautiful charisma, not in the ‘Dune’ cast, but me personally – (it) works for me – is Mr. Tom Holland.”

She added: “I’m quite shy and kind of quiet, so it takes a little more time to come out of my shell. But he’s just great at talking to people and getting to know them.” Guys… He’s just naturally very good at it.

What’s next for Holland and Zendaya?

In addition to getting married, Zendaya and Holland’s next plans together include returning to the big screen.

“Good Morning America” ​​confirmed in December 2024 that Zendaya and Holland would return to the screen together for Nolan’s next film “The Odyssey,” based on the Greek epic of Homer.

According to Universal Pictures, the star cast also includes Matt Damon, Robert Pattinson, Lupita Nyong’o, Anne Hathaway and Charlize Theron.

Recently, Zendaya spoke about what it’s like to act with Holland, saying in a November 2024 interview with Vanity Fair, “It’s strangely comfortable.”

“I love working with him,” she added. “He is so talented and so passionate about what he does. He always gives a thousand percent, even when he is completely exhausted. I really appreciate that about him. It feels pretty normal. That’s how we met. Literally on a chemistry test.” read.”