Zendaya Debuts First Ever Tattoo at Golden Globes, Fans Speculate Its ‘T’ Design Is Dedicated to Tom Holland

Tom Holland and Zendaya. Photo:

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Zendaya is embracing body art!

While posing on the red carpet at the 2025 Golden Globes on Sunday, Jan. 5, the actress, 28, unveiled a ‘T’ tattoo — fans believe in dedication to her boyfriend, Tom Holland.

A tiny ‘T’ tattoo was spotted on her ribcage peaking out from her custom Louis Vuitton gown. She also wore coordinating pumps from the designer, a Bulgari High Jewelry choker, and a matching ring. 

The Challengers star, nominated for best performance by a female actor on the night, also showed off another piece of jewelry — a Jessica McCormack 5.02ct East-West Cushion Diamond Button-Back ring. Zendaya, who is dating Holland, 28, proudly posed on the red carpet wearing the band which is listed in the engagement ring section of the London-based jeweler’s website.

Zendaya attends the 82nd Annual Golden Globe Awards. Matt Winkelmeyer/WireImage

Zendaya’s new tattoo left fans speculating she got it in tribute to Holland.

“First thing I see on tl [timeline] is Zendaya with a ‘t’ tattoo and engagement ring … [what] the hell is going on 😭,” one person wrote on X (formerly Twitter).

“Finding out that Zendaya has a tiny ‘t’ tattoo and an engagement ring was not on my Golden Globes bingo card 😭😭 I’m so happy for my girl,” a second person commented. 

“Zendaya pulling up to the Golden Globes with a ring on her finger and a little “t” tattoo holy s—,” another fan added. 

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Zendaya at the Gothams 34th Annual Film Awards in December 2024. Theo Wargo/Getty

It remains unclear when exactly Zendaya got her tattoo, but it seems most likely in the last few weeks.

The actress told Allure back in 2019, “I love tattoos. But I don’t want any.”

She appeared to be seen without any ink in the same area at the Gothams 34th Annual Film Awards on Dec. 2, 2024. 

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Holland and Zendaya pictured in December 2021. Cindy Ord/Getty

Zendaya and Holland were rumored to be romantically linked since 2016 but didn’t confirm their relationship until five years later. They starred opposite each other in the films Spider-Man: Homecoming, 2017, and Spider-Man: No Way Home released in 2021.

The couple are reportedly set to star in Christopher Nolan’s forthcoming movie, an adaptation of Homer’s The Odyssey set to release in 2026, per multiple outlets.

Speaking about the movie, Holland said on a recent episode of the Dish podcast, “To be perfectly honest with you, I don’t know anything about it. I’m super excited. Everything is very, very hush-hush. I met with him, it was awesome. He kind of loosely pitched what it was and I’m sure when he’s ready he’ll announce what it is.”

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