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Jacob Batalon, the actor who plays Ned Leeds in the Marvel Cinematic Universe's Spider-Man franchise, has confirmed that he is engaged to his girlfriend, Veronica Leahov. The two revealed the news on Instagram, where Batalon uploaded a set of photos capturing the moment the proposal took place.
The pictures show Batalon on one knee in front of Leahov against the cityscape of New York City. The location of the proposal was a heart-shaped arch with roses and white candles surrounding it. Batalon captioned the photo,
"The beginning of the rest of our lives together"
with a series of emojis. Leahov, who is an architectural designer, also shared her excitement on Instagram; posting a video of her diamond ring and captioning,
"I'm still dreaming. This next chapter is already my favorite."
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Sam Holland expresses his joy in a sincere message
Tom Holland's little brother, Sam Holland, welcomed Jacob Batalon's engagement news with warm congratulations. Posting on social media, Sam wrote,
"Congrats brother"
in a gesture of goodwill towards the couple. The Holland family has been close to Batalon since they started working on the Spider-Man movies together, adding to the close friendships forged during that period.
Other friends and colleagues share their excitement with congratulatory messages
Jacob Batalon's proposal to Veronica Leahov received many congratulatory messages from colleagues and friends. Significantly, actor Jack Quaid said,
"CONGRATS MAN!! Well done, Sir!!"
YouTuber King Kenny sent his congratulations by saying,
"Bro just set the standards higher."
Actor Remy Hii reacted with,
"JACOB IM SCREAMING."
Tony Revolori, Spider-Man series co-star of Batalon, sent,
"CONGRATULATIONS."
Moreover, actor Matthew Noszka sent his congratulations by saying,
"CONGRATULATIONS MY BROTHER."
These congratulatory messages are proof of the deep bonds Batalon has made in the world of entertainment.
Fans and peers respond to the engagement news
The news of Jacob Batalon's engagement has been welcomed by fans and co-stars alike. Fans have been taking to social media to send him congratulatory messages, demonstrating their love and support for the couple.
The popularity of Batalon's character Ned Leeds has made the fans love him more, and now his engagement gives a personal touch to his professional life. The general response is indicative of the bond between the actor and the fans that goes beyond his profession.
With the love and support of their fans, family, and friends, Jacob Batalon and Veronica Leahov are ready for a future together. Their engagement puts a new page on the story of the Spider-Man cast; one that speaks of the personal lives that mirror their professional success.
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