Jacob Batalon, best known for playing Ned Leeds in the Spider-Man movies, has shared some exciting personal news—he is engaged! The 28-year-old actor proposed to his longtime girlfriend, Veronica Leahov , during a special trip to New York City.
Batalon made the announcement on Instagram on March 5, posting pictures from the memorable moment. In the photos, he can be seen getting down on one knee in front of a beautiful heart-shaped rose display with the New York City skyline in the background. Along with the images, he wrote a heartfelt caption: “The beginning of the rest of our lives together.”
Veronica also shared her excitement on social media, posting several pictures from the proposal. She expressed how deeply in love she is and how much happiness she feels, writing: “A lifetime of us!!!! I never imagined my heart could hold so much love and feel such depth of emotion. This is the purest happiness I’ve ever known, and I can’t wait to spend forever with the love of my life!!”
Fans and friends flooded their posts with congratulatory messages, celebrating the couple’s big moment. Many were touched by the genuine love and happiness reflected in their pictures.
Batalon and Leahov have been together for several years, often sharing glimpses of their relationship on social media. While they keep most of their romance private, they occasionally post sweet moments together, making it clear how much they mean to each other.
Interestingly, their engagement comes just two months after reports confirmed that Spider-Man stars Tom Holland and Zendaya are also engaged. With two Spider-Man cast members preparing for marriage, fans have been joking about a “wedding season” for the franchise’s beloved actors.
As Batalon and Leahov look forward to their future together, fans are eagerly waiting to see what’s next for the happy couple. Their love story, marked by sweet moments and heartfelt declarations, is sure to continue inspiring many.