Spider-Man Can Swing Through Cities but Can’t Resist This Food—Tom Holland Reveals His Biggest Weakness, Even When His Doctor Warns Against It
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Tom Holland may be best known for his web-slinging agility as Spider-Man in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, but when it comes to food, even superheroes have their kryptonite. In a candid admission that had fans both laughing and nodding in solidarity, Holland revealed the one indulgence he simply cannot resist—In-N-Out burgers—even when his dieticians and doctors would prefer otherwise.
The Food He Can’t Quit: In-N-Out Burgers
In a January 2025 interview with Men’s Health, Holland confessed that his go-to cheat meal is far from modest: two In-N-Out “Double-Double” burgers, loaded with raw onions. For a star whose physique has become central to his action-packed career, it’s a surprising revelation. Holland, who has long emphasized diet as a bigger factor than exercise in maintaining his superhero body, admitted that burgers remain his biggest weakness.
While his daily routine often starts with porridge, fruits, nuts, and a protein shake, Holland treats In-N-Out less like a rare cheat and more like a well-deserved staple. “Cheat meals? Nah, I just call them meals,” he joked, poking fun at how often he caves to his cravings.
Though he didn’t explicitly confirm that a doctor banned burgers, the implication is clear. During extreme transformations—like his role in Cherry (2021), where he consumed under 500 calories a day—medical supervision was essential. Those grueling restrictions, which Holland later described as “extremely painful,” likely left him with a renewed appetite for indulgences once filming wrapped.
Fans found his honesty refreshing, with one X user posting: “Tom Holland eating two Double-Doubles like it’s his job is the most relatable thing ever 😂” (@SpideyFan4Life, 2025).
A Balance of Discipline and Relatability
Holland’s obsession with burgers mirrors the duality of his life: disciplined, yet profoundly human. Off-screen, he maintains a close relationship with food through his family—especially his brother Sam, a chef, who often cooks dishes like sticky bao buns and roast chicken.
Meanwhile, his relationship with Zendaya, a vegetarian, has added more plant-based meals to his lifestyle. Yet In-N-Out remains his guilty pleasure, a reflection of his time living in Los Angeles.
It’s not the first time Holland has shown his down-to-earth appetite. In a 2021 episode of Hot Ones, he hilariously struggled with spicy wings, begging for medical backup mid-interview. Fans quickly drew the connection: Holland’s superhero strength may keep him on screen, but his relationship with food keeps him charmingly relatable. As one fan quipped, “Tom Holland fighting spicy wings and now sneaking In-N-Out burgers? My man’s living the chaotic foodie life 🤣” (@MarvelMunchies, 2025).
From Billy Elliot to Burger Runs
Food quirks aside, Holland’s career reflects the same blend of discipline and joy. At age 12, he stunned audiences as the lead in Billy Elliot the Musical in London’s West End, his background in dance and acrobatics preparing him for the role of a lifetime: Spider-Man. His breakout in Captain America: Civil War (2016) led to a series of MCU blockbusters, with his fitness regimens and strict diets often making headlines.
His burger indulgence stands in stark contrast to those regimens—but it’s precisely this balance that makes him so approachable. Holland has also been open about more serious struggles, including his sobriety since January 2022, which he called an “eye-opening moment” in a TODAY interview.
In this light, his playful burger obsession becomes more than a guilty pleasure—it’s a reminder that even Hollywood’s biggest stars need simple joys amid the pressure.
A Superhero with a Superhuman Appetite
For fans, Holland’s confession about In-N-Out isn’t just amusing—it’s a reminder that beneath the superhero costume, he’s a young man navigating balance, discipline, and cravings just like everyone else.
He may soar across city skylines as Spider-Man, but back on the ground, Tom Holland is just another guy who can’t resist a burger run.
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