Zendaya‘s risque threesome in Challengers pales in comparison to Spider-Man: No Way Home actor Tom Holland‘s same-sex steamy scene in The Crowded Room episode 8 or at least according to the internet’s reaction on social media. The 27-year-old Marvel star performed an NSFW sequence in the Apple TV series, in which he plays Danny Sullivan, a character suffering from Dissociative identity disorder.
Tom is facing homophobic backlash over his steamy sex sequence in The Crowded Room episode 8. Tweets like “Not my Spider-Man” and name-dropping the actor’s reel and real-life partner Zendaya through meme imageries are being circulated on Twitter.
Some were making references to an NSFW animation gif of devious Reptilian visual imagery. However, avid supporters have clashed with the detractors arguing Holland deserves an Emmy next year for his performance.
A few cinephiles were disappointed over the sexualized imagery in the recent mainstream media landscape, pointing to Island Boys’ viral kiss incident, the Adam22 controversy & more. Readers can check out reactions below.
TOM HOLLAND IN THE CROWDED ROOM OMGGGG pic.twitter.com/Zjagw6JdVs
— mads (@cherrydayas) July 14, 2023
Seeing Tom Holland trending and then seeing WHY he’s trending 😭 pic.twitter.com/7O89m0xued
— CanWeGetSomeToast (@CanWeGetToast) July 14, 2023
Who did it better
Tom Holland VS Zendaya pic.twitter.com/2qPpJ06Wn3
— Taco (@ThatDudeTaco) July 15, 2023
Tom Holland when Zendaya asks him about the scene: pic.twitter.com/rwG2I81bMu
— 𝙍𝙖𝙜𝙚💎 (@ragedontmiss) July 15, 2023
NOT TOM HOLLAND GETTING BACKSHOTS IN A BATHROOM STALL pic.twitter.com/RJo7j66U5V
— StickyBeeSyrup (@StickyBeeSyrup) July 15, 2023
First that “Island Boys” video now this Tom Holland videos wtf is going on Fr pic.twitter.com/DdydkrWBZ1
— KingK (@KingK927) July 14, 2023
Zendaya the next time she sees Tom Holland with the strap on. pic.twitter.com/WqdTwev1g2
— Markosé (@Markose180501) July 15, 2023
tom holland the first ever spider-man to make this a reality pic.twitter.com/ShTVTtq062
— Carlos (@SomeKirbyFan) July 15, 2023
First it was Adam22's wife getting BBC, then it was the Incest Island boys and now TOM HOLLAND is taking backshots from another man. pic.twitter.com/Llnzu6hFCA
— HZM🪄💫 (@HZMFN) July 15, 2023
Spider-Man fans after seeing Tom Holland gettting destroyed from behind#TomHolland pic.twitter.com/Uuzy0MNQwk
— J_1neofakindnoocap (@1_ofakindnocap) July 14, 2023
Zendaya watching Tom Holland get hit from the back pic.twitter.com/TH3njz1y5b
— zoca (@imZoca) July 15, 2023
I found out why Tom Holland is trending… I'm sorry Zendaya 😿 pic.twitter.com/kxOqV6SjIT
— Christopher aka T͟hē King Of Lightning (@KingOfLighting) July 15, 2023
My friends told me why Tom Holland was trending…now I wish they didn’t … pic.twitter.com/44F4zn9IV6
— Let’s Geek Out! (@letsgeekout) July 14, 2023
Earlier in June, Daya’s role in The Challengers attracted similar dissent on Twitter over the R-rated film showcasing the Euphoria actress in a racy love triangle sequence. But many pushed back reminding that the two stars are actors at work.
In this scenario, Holland stans were quick to counter the backlash by mentioning past Spidey actors engaging in same-sex couple sequences. Robert Downey Jr. and Toby Maguire performed a similar NSFW scene in 2000’s Wonder Boys.
Andrew Garfield has also not shied away from performing LGBTQ scenes. The tick, tick… BOOM! star performed a theatre play portraying a gay man. In addition, the actor has also suggested Peter Parker can be gay.
Meanwhile, Tom’s followers on social media are rather praising his acting range displayed in the Crowded Room. Some are also calling it an award-worthy performance, “Give Tom Holland his Emmy next year I’m serious,” as one fan @spideyy_ven0m noted on Twitter.
For the people commenting on Tom Holland’s scene on his new show « the crowded room », take a look at the others Spider-Man actors…It’s called acting pic.twitter.com/jbUYOh8UMY
— Des_ (@Des_DeRire) July 14, 2023
there is so much homophobia against tom holland on the tl today pic.twitter.com/nV5Z60Q4PQ
— pinks the vampire🧡🤍🩷 (@pinkstarszr) July 14, 2023
No way people are saying “not my Spider-Man” about Tom Holland because of The Crowded Room. Then who is your Spider-Man because they’ve all played LGBT roles at some point 😭
— Joe (@hzjoe03) July 15, 2023
Andrew Garfield has been a huge ally to the lgbt+ community for years, won a Tony for playing a gay man, and has kissed multiple men on TV. Plus more things…and today he is being used by homophobes against Tom Holland for one scene…please make it stop. pic.twitter.com/XVn5xkhw7Z
— Kristina (@rawrkristina) July 14, 2023
The homophobic Spider-Man fans seeing Tom Holland taking that back shots in the bathroom
— 𝔦♈︎ (@aquariahsrising) July 15, 2023
so glad to see tom holland continuing the peter parker tradition of having hot gay sex pic.twitter.com/g104YeGFfS
— hotdog water (@saltysauerkraut) July 15, 2023
why are y’all acting like that tom holland clip is the most vile thing you’ve ever seen calm down
— creature 🌿 (@TinyCrecher) July 15, 2023
why do people act like zendaya and tom holland are the world's first couple who are actors https://t.co/pSw2cGzbJa
— jude. (@giogiofilms) July 15, 2023
Watching fragile cishet men have breakdowns over the reason Tom Holland is trending is sweet wine to me. Oh honey, you realize that he's an ACTOR, right? He's not ACTUALLY Spiderman. He can take any roles he wants, yes, including queer ones. Now breathe deeply & touch some grass.
— Theo Foxx (@FoxxDoesThings) July 14, 2023
i refuse to give blue checkmarks even more money but in light of people being homophobic fuckfaces over tom holland playing a queer role and saying “not my spidey” i just wanna bring this andrew garfield interview back pic.twitter.com/BBepnE58Lr
— IMODNA LOCKDOWN (@wlwmages) July 15, 2023
Sadly, both Tom and Zendaya’s relationship has continued to attract unnecessary press lately. The star recently addressed it on a podcast, “I don’t talk about it,” Holland said. “I try my best to keep it as private as possible, we both feel very strongly that that.”
Give Tom Holland his Emmy next year I'm serious #TheCrowdedRoom pic.twitter.com/vBzoTK2J5Y
— spideyy_ven0m (@spideyy_ven0m) July 14, 2023
The range Tom Holland is displaying in #TheCrowdedRoom is insane! He's exceptional. If he's not at least in the conversation for every award going then there's something seriously wrong! pic.twitter.com/HNaJTcaIpW
— Mel (@lemcaw) July 14, 2023
tom holland wanted to make history #TheCrowdedRoom pic.twitter.com/ILSxGkGifb
— © (@mypetertomj) July 14, 2023
Tom Holland Range in the crowded Room ep 8.
he potrayed all the Alters (Jonny,Ariana,Jack, Yitzhak & Mike) in one episode he really ATE DOWN and Delivered his subtle change body language and even voice.
What An Actor ! His acting is so brilliant #TheCrowdedRoom pic.twitter.com/ErLmJ2bAY2— Jojo | #NW The Crowded Room on AppleTV (@jojoannarvin) July 14, 2023
Tom Holland serving Dancing skill so Cunty as Jonny he's really born as a dancer #TheCrowdedRoom pic.twitter.com/hHXEvBcrvF
— Jojo | #NW The Crowded Room on AppleTV (@jojoannarvin) July 14, 2023
Tom Holland surprised me ngl. The kid can act
#TheCrowdedRoom pic.twitter.com/XjGlAIKRjD
— SUNRISE ☆ (@_watchsunrise) July 14, 2023
the homophobia becoming a little too blatant just bc tom holland is getting fictitiously dicked down… like wdym “disgusting” “nasty” “gross” pic.twitter.com/KAsX5wxCXv
— pris¹² ʚɞ VERSION UP (@fruityrsie) July 15, 2023
Every single week the critics proof they didn't care to understand #TheCrowdedRoom at all. They treat DID with tremendous care and respect and even people who has been diagnosed with it it's applauding the show. And yes, Tom Holland deserves all the awards. pic.twitter.com/Sxq9Tqx577
— elle (@myspideyswift) July 14, 2023
Tom is expected to return for Sony Pictures’ Spider-Man 4 which is currently in pre-production. meanwhile, Z stans are looking forward to her role in Dune: Part Two and Euphoria though the latter might not arrive until 2026 due to the Writers and SAG strike.
