Spider-Man star Jacob Batalon weds—meet his wife, Veronica Leahov
Jacob Batalon and Veronica Leahov have kept their love story off-camera — but how did it quietly progress from engagement to marriage?
While making the rounds for Spider- Man: Brand New Day , Jacob Batalon let a personal detail slip: during a Heart radio interview, he casually referred to Veronica Leahov as his wife as he and co‑stars Tom Holland and Zendaya joked about nicknames. It was the first on-the-record hint that the couple had tied the knot off-camera.
- Batalon said “my wife” on air during the UK radio chat.
- He was later photographed with a gold band on his left hand at the film ’s Los Angeles premiere.
The reveal fits how these two have handled their relationship from the start. They began dating in 2019 and kept things low-key for about seven years — minimal posts, quiet milestones, and public appearances that felt steady rather than performative. Batalon has described Leahov as deeply supportive, and she’s spoken about the calm she’s found with him.
Who is Veronica Leahov
Born and raised in Moldova, Leahov spent several years in Belgium before moving to New York City. She earned a master’s in interior design from FIT around 2022, and her work blends clean, modern lines with personal, cross-cultural touches.
- Early roles: cut her teeth at the Rockwell Group.
- Commercial design: moved into roles connected to RH, building a rep for precision.
- Independent practice: runs projects under the name Veroh, with clients praising spaces that feel lived-in, not staged.
A movie‑ worthy proposal
Batalon proposed on March 5, 2025 in New York City with a heart‑shaped floral display by the water.
The setup included candles and the skyline glittering behind them; photos showed him on one knee and the ring already catching light. He posted about “the beginning of the rest of their lives,” and she answered with a note about lasting happiness. The timing even amused fans — Zendaya had flashed her own engagement ring roughly two months earlier — and Batalon joked about his friends copying his timeline.
A wedding their way
Leahov reportedly handled virtually all the planning herself. An early idea for a destination wedding near Lake Como eventually shifted to France. Batalon asked for touches that felt personal, including Filipino dishes like adobo on the menu.
He also pushed for a relaxed dress code — aloha shirts instead of tuxes — in keeping with his laid-back style. The couple were married sometime before late July 2026 , with no photos, guest list, or venue details released.