Spider-Man films' Ned Leeds, Jacob Batalon, secretly marries longtime partner Veronica Leahov

Actor Jacob Batalon, known for his role as Ned Leeds in the Spider-Man franchise, has married his longtime partner Veronica Leahov. The news follows the successful box office opening of the latest film, 'Spider-Man: Brand New Day'.
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Actor Jacob Batalon, best known for playing Peter Parker's best friend Ned Leeds in Tom Holland's Spider-Man films, is now a married man. According to a People magazine report, Jacob recently married interior designer Veronica Leahov, his longtime partner and fiancée.Jacob Batalon is marriedJacob and Veronica notably attended the premiere of the latest Spider-Man film, Brand New Day, last week. The actor has a starring role in the film alongside Tom Holland, Zendaya, Sadie Sink, and Jon Bernthal.The update comes after Batalon teased nicknames in an interview with co-stars Tom Holland and Zendaya. As the trio discussed their nicknames, the actor quipped, “My wife calls me big dog. She doesn't. I wish she did.”In recent public appearances, including the Spider-Man: Brand New Day premiere, the actor has noticeably worn a ring, including various gold bands on his left-hand ring finger. This had sparked wedding rumours.
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