Wholesome reactions erupt as Spider-Man actor Jacob Batalon announces engagement to Veronica Leahov

Jacob Batalon, who is best known for portraying Peter Parker's closest friend Ned Leeds in the Spider-Man movies, has announced his engagement to his long-time fiancée, Veronica Leahov. Love is in the air for the Spider-Man cast, as seen by this announcement, which follows Tom Holland and Zendaya's reported engagement.

Although fans were quick to wish Jacob and Veronica well, social media couldn't help but add some humor to the festivities. From light-hearted remarks about the MCU to jokes calling Batalon the "CEO of Husbands," the internet has done what it does best: turn sweet romantic news into an occasion worthy of memes and oh-so-many hit tweets.

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MCU star Jacob Batalon has announced that he’s now engaged to Veronica Leahov

When Jacob Batalon posted the engagement announcement on his social media, fans and followers erupted with congratulatory messages—while others couldn’t help but crack jokes and create memes that will surely live on in MCU fandom history.

Twitter, of course, was quick to chime in; @pinkmia_ wrote,

“Ned really upgraded from the chair guy"

@R0sieVibe then added,

“Spider-Man lost a sidekick, she won a husband” referencing a long-running internet joke about Batalon’s character.

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One thing’s for sure—Batalon’s engagement has now given him a brand-new (albeit hilarious) title. The wholesome-yet-savage reactions kept rolling in. @riley_r1ley then added,

“From the MCU to My Committed Union” while @evenlyonx then added,

“From sidekick to husband… what a character arc!"

Amidst the barrage of jokes, one tweet from @HoneyGoldxx stood out:

“Jacob Batalon out here proving he’s the real superhero,” offering a sweet nod to Batalon’s character and his real-life romance.

The internet being what it is, some users mixed up their superhero universes entirely. One confused soul @marcussaysx posted,

“Sorry, haven’t seen the latest Batman movie,” accidentally mixing up DC with Marvel, but hey, we’ll let it slide—it’s an engagement party after all!

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And finally, one Twitter user@AfterrDarkLeo declared,

“The CEO of Husbands now…” ensuring Batalon’s newest nickname is here to stay.

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Background: From MCU sidekick to engaged superstar

For those who might need a quick refresher (and yes, for the confused fans who haven’t seen a Marvel movie in a while), Jacob Batalon rose to fame in 2017 when he made his debut as Ned Leeds in Spider-Man: Homecoming. In Spider-Man: Far From Home and Spider-Man: No Way Home, Batalon resumed his role as Peter Parker's tech-savvy, endearing best buddy. Despite Batalon's tendency to keep a lesser profile than his co-stars, Ned's laid-back attitude and dorky appeal have made him a fan favorite.

Fans have always loved Jacob and Veronica's charming public displays of affection and the glimpses of their relationship they have revealed on social media. The pair has been dating for a number of years. Even if many who have been following along weren't too surprised by their engagement, the formal announcement nonetheless caused a stir on social media.

Sources close to the pair said that Batalon proposed on a romantic vacation and that the couple is organizing a small wedding with close friends and family. Fans are anxiously awaiting the recently engaged couple's next move, even if information on the engagement ring and wedding date is yet unknown.

Veronica Leahov, while not as widely known as Batalon, has made occasional appearances on his Instagram feed, and their relationship has become something of a fan-favorite love story. With Batalon now officially off the market, his co-star Tom Holland is probably relieved he’s no longer the only Spidey actor fielding relationship questions.