Tom Holland has revealed that Manchester City striker Erling Haaland once ignored his invitation to dinner, describing the experience as a humorous and humbling moment. The British actor shared the story during an appearance on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon while promoting his upcoming film, Spider-Man: Brand New Day.
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Holland explained that he decided to contact Haaland after the two attended the Monaco Grand Prix and hoped to arrange a dinner meeting. He said he sent the football star a message but never received a reply, joking that his attempt to make plans was completely unsuccessful.
Although the unanswered message attracted widespread attention, Holland treated the incident with good humour and said it served as a useful reminder to stay grounded. He added that such experiences are important for actors because they help keep fame and public attention in perspective.
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Despite being ghosted, Holland spoke highly of the Norwegian striker and praised his achievements on and off the football field. He described Haaland as an incredible player and an absolute legend, making it clear that the incident had not changed his admiration for the football star.
Haaland had previously explained that he did not respond because he did not know who Tom Holland was when the message arrived. Meanwhile, the striker has continued to enjoy an impressive year, helping Norway reach the FIFA World Cup quarter-finals for the first time in the nation’s history.