NEWS'Spider-Man' Star Jacob Batalon Jokes He’d Be 'Like a Lost Child' Without Wife Veronica Leahov Tracking His Location
Jacob Batalon joked that wife Veronica Leahov kept him from getting lost by tracking his location, comparing it to Ned Leeds' tech in ‘Spider-Man: Brand New Day.’
Aug. 6 2026, Published 3:10 p.m. ET
Jacob Batalon admitted he relied on his wife Veronica Leahov to help keep him on track in everyday life.
"Because I’m like a lost child, you know, at the grocery store," Batalon told People. "And she helps me all the time. So that’s great."
Jacob Batalon revealed he and wife Veronica Leahov shared their phone locations, joking that she helped him whenever he got lost.
"I definitely have my wife’s location [on my phone]," Batalon, 29, added with a laugh while discussing the technology featured in his upcoming movie Spider-Man: Brand New Day.
Samsung equipped the actor with the Galaxy Z Fold and Galaxy Watch, which were used in the film as part of Ned Leeds' Spidey Tracker technology.
Batalon admitted the devices surprised him as he explored their features during filming.
He revealed that he "had no idea that phones were capable of doing such things, and so it was very enlightening — I was able to play with those things and Samsung was very gracious enough to let me kind of just, like, fool around with it."
Jacob Batalon Celebrated New Chapter With Veronica Leahov
Jacob Batalon hinted he tied the knot when he referred to Veronica Leahov as his 'wife' during an interview with 'Heart.'
Batalon's comments came after a major personal milestone with Leahov.
The couple got engaged in March 2025 and shared photos on Instagram from their New York City proposal. They tied the knot recently, People confirmed in July.
Batalon previously hinted at their marriage when he referred to Leahov as his "wife" during an interview with Heart.
Throughout their relationship, the couple kept much of their romance private before celebrating their new chapter together.
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Jacob Batalon Joked Tom Holland and Zendaya 'Copied' His Engagement Plans
Jacob Batalon joked that Tom Holland and Zendaya's engagement announcement came after his own wedding plans with Veronica Leahov were already in motion.
Batalon joked about sharing an engagement year with fellow Spider-Man stars Tom Holland and Zendaya.
"They copied me," he told People at a special New York screening of The Wrecking Crew on January 15.
He added, "They took my s---. That was my s--- first."
Zendaya sparked engagement speculation after wearing a diamond ring at the January 2025 Golden Globes. Two months later, Batalon announced his engagement to Leahov.
The actor later clarified that he and Holland had planned their proposals separately and were unaware of each other’s timelines.
"No, we did not know about each other's plans like that," Batalon said during a March 2025 interview with Metro Entertainment.
He continued, "But I will say I thought about it first."
Jacob Batalon Returned as Ned Leeds in 'Spider-Man: Brand New Day'
Jacob Batalon reflected on Ned Leeds' role in the ‘Spider-Man’ franchise, saying the fan-favorite character never lost his intelligence.
Batalon reunited with Holland and Zendaya for Spider-Man: Brand New Day, alongside Jon Bernthal, Mark Ruffalo, and Sadie Sink.
The film marked another chapter for Peter Parker and brought Ned Leeds back to the story. Reflecting on the fan-favorite character, Batalon explained why Ned remained an important part of the franchise.
"I think what’s really cool about Ned is that they never really lost his intelligence," Batalon said.
"One of the main things that made him so cool was that not only was he a really great best friend, he was also just a really techie guy," he concluded.
