Tom Holland Reveals Erling Haaland Ignored Him

Actor Tom Holland, known for his role as Spider-Man, admitted that he tried to befriend football star Erling Haaland but was completely ignored. He shared the story on 'The Tonight Show' with Jimmy Fallon on Monday, commenting on a recent social media post about his failed attempt.

According to Holland, he and Haaland were near each other at the Monaco Grand Prix in Formula One, so he decided to send the athlete a message. However, he never got a reply. 'That is exactly the type of humbling experience that is important for actors,' Holland joked. 'I texted him, offered to take him to dinner... and didn't even get a response. No excuses, no 'I'm busy tonight,' no 'I'm playing football.' Nothing.'

When Fallon asked if he still wanted to hang out, Holland suggested that Haaland might not be interested after England beat Norway on Saturday. Nevertheless, he called Haaland an 'absolute legend.'

Erling Haaland, the Norwegian striker, became a fan favorite during the FIFA World Cup, enjoying his time in America and documenting his adventures on social media — for instance, he bought a taxidermied raccoon and other critters in Texas.

It's no surprise Holland wanted to be cool with the Norwegian sensation, but perhaps there's hope for the future. Fans are already speculating whether a friendship between the actor and the footballer could develop, especially given their shared love for sports and public life.

Tom Holland, who recently wrapped filming on new Marvel projects, has tried to befriend celebrities before, but such a cold reception came as a surprise. Nevertheless, the actor took the situation with humor, which was appreciated by the show's audience.