Even superheroes face rejection sometimes
Tom Holland recently shared a funny and humbling experience on the Tonight Show. The actor revealed that Norway’s star footballer Erling Haaland did not respond to his dinner invite while they were both in Monaco.
Holland, like many football fans, was captivated by Haaland and decided to reach out during the F1 race in June ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. He sent a casual message inviting Haaland to dinner, expecting a friendly response. Instead, the footballer left Holland on read with no reply at all, not even a polite excuse or a message explaining he was busy. Holland recounted the moment with humor and described it as a humbling experience for any actor. Despite being ignored, he admitted he would still be happy to share a dinner table with the 6’5 Norwegian star. However, after England’s July 11th quarterfinal win over Norway, Holland joked that Haaland might not be very keen on a meal together anymore. The story shows that even celebrities and superheroes can have awkward social moments. Holland’s candid reaction, delivered with charm and laughter, made it clear that he is taking the experience in stride.
Even Spider-Man gets left hanging sometimes, and this story proves it. Watch the full clip to see Holland’s hilarious take on being ghosted by one of soccer’s biggest stars.
