Many people have wondered if Mary Holland and Tom Holland are related, since they share the same last name and are both actors. However, the truth is that they are not related at all, and their surname is just a coincidence. Here is everything you need to know about the two Hollands and their careers.
Who is Mary Holland?
Mary Holland is an American actress, comedian, and writer, who was born on June 24, 1985 in Galax, Virginia. She attended Interlochen Center for the Arts and earned a Bachelor of Fine Arts from Northern Illinois University. She began performing at the Upright Citizens Brigade Theatre in 2013, and became a cast member of their flagship show Asssscat. She is also a member of the comedy improv group Wild Horses, along with Lauren Lapkus, Erin Whitehead, and Stephanie Allynne.
Mary Holland has appeared in several films and TV shows, such as Mike and Dave Need Wedding Dates, The Package, Blunt Talk, Veep, Curb Your Enthusiasm, and Robbie. She is best known for co-writing and starring in the 2020 romantic comedy film Happiest Season, alongside Kristen Stewart and Mackenzie Davis. She played Jane Caldwell, the quirky and artistic sister of Harper (Davis), who brings her girlfriend Abby (Stewart) home for Christmas. The film received positive reviews from critics and audiences, and was praised for its representation of LGBTQ+ characters and themes.
Mary Holland married her longtime boyfriend Matt Newell, who is also an actor and comedian, on October 31, 2020. They live in Los Angeles with their dog Otter.
Who is Tom Holland?
Tom Holland is an English actor, who was born on June 1, 1996 in Kingston upon Thames, London. He is the eldest of four sons of comedian Dominic Holland and photographer Nicola Frost. He attended Donhead Prep School and Wimbledon College, before enrolling in the BRIT School for Performing Arts and Technology.
Tom Holland started dancing at a hip hop class at Nifty Feet Dance School in Wimbledon, where he was noticed by a choreographer who arranged for him to audition for Billy Elliot the Musical. He made his West End debut in 2008 as Michael, Billy’s best friend, and later took over the title role until 2010. He made his film debut in 2012 in The Impossible, playing a teenage tourist who survives a tsunami with his family. He received critical acclaim for his performance and won several awards.
Tom Holland rose to international fame when he was cast as Spider-Man/Peter Parker in the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) in 2015. He first appeared as the web-slinging superhero in Captain America: Civil War in 2016, and then starred in his own solo films: Spider-Man: Homecoming in 2017, Spider-Man: Far From Home in 2019, and Spider-Man: No Way Home in 2021. He also reprised his role in Avengers: Infinity War in 2018 and Avengers: Endgame in 2019. He became the youngest actor to play a title role in an MCU film and received the BAFTA Rising Star Award in 2017.
Tom Holland has also starred in other films outside the MCU, such as In the Heart of the Sea, The Lost City of Z, The Current War, Onward, The Devil All the Time, Cherry, Chaos Walking, Uncharted, and Spies in Disguise. He has also voiced roles in animated films like Spies in Disguise and Onward.
Tom Holland has been dating actress Zendaya since 2017. They met on the set of Spider-Man: Homecoming and became friends before developing romantic feelings for each other. They have kept their relationship private but have been spotted together on several occasions. They confirmed their romance with a kiss in July 2021.
Conclusion
Mary Holland and Tom Holland are not related by blood or marriage. They are both talented actors who have made their mark in Hollywood with their diverse roles and projects. They share a common surname but have different backgrounds and origins. They are both successful in their own right and have bright futures ahead of them.
