Tom Holland, widely recognized for his role as Spider-Man, was humorously called out for forgetting to pay a bar tab during an episode of The Kelly Clarkson Show. The incident took place during filming in 2021 when Holland and his castmates were staying at a hotel, leading to an unexpected moment involving just seven dollars.
The Story Behind the Forgotten Bill
Leo Woodall, known for his roles in The White Lotus and One Day, recalled the night while discussing his experience filming the drama Cherry, which starred Holland as a war veteran. Woodall described a casual evening at the hotel bar where the cast gathered. Despite Holland being on crutches from an ankle injury, he appeared for a low-key hangout with the crew and ordered only one beer but seemingly did not pay for it.
Bless him, he’d just hurt his ankle,
—Leo Woodall
Woodall went on to explain that after the bar emptied, a small group remained. When it came time to settle the bill, Woodall was asked to cover the charge. Upon inquiring whose tab it was, he was told it belonged to Holland.
At the end, everyone kind of spilled out apart from a couple of us,
Then they asked me to pay the bill that wasn’t picked up. And I said, ‘Oh, whose was it?’ And they said, ‘It was… Tom Holland?’
—Leo Woodall
Kelly Clarkson’s On-Air Response Sparks Laughter
Kelly Clarkson seized the comedic opportunity by producing seven dollars from her sweater and handing it to Woodall to settle the debt. She then playfully addressed Holland on camera, emphasizing the small amount owed while adding a humorous twist regarding interest.
Seven bucks? Alright, well I did something for ya. Hold on,
—Kelly Clarkson
Clarkson continued with a lighthearted jab aimed at Holland’s Spider-Man earnings:
And you know what? All I have to say now is: Tom Holland, you owe me seven dollars with interest. ’Cause you’ve got that Spider-Man money, bro! So, interest.
—Kelly Clarkson
The Humorous Aftermath and What May Come Next
Although the tab was modest, the story became a memorable highlight on daytime television, underlining the amusing unpredictability of celebrity life. Woodall emphasized that the moment was all in good fun, predicting that Holland would likely be amused and perhaps a little embarrassed by the public attention.
Whether Holland settles the small debt with cash or a playful return appearance on Clarkson’s show, this $7 oversight has certainly created one of the more entertaining Marvel-related anecdotes recently.
Our Reader’s Queries
Q. Is Tom Holland religious?
A. Even though his father doesn’t believe in God, Holland was brought up in a Christian church by his very religious Anglican mother. In 2013, he mentioned that because of her influence, he has always linked Anglican beliefs with kindness, decency, and compassion. As a result, he never had a negative view of Christianity.
Q. When was Tom Holland diagnosed?
A. Holland studied at Donhead, a boys’ Catholic prep school located in Wimbledon, a district in southwest London. At age seven, he learned he had dyslexia.
Q. What is Tom Holland’s religion?
A. Through my morals and ethics, I’ve come to embrace that I’m entirely Christian, not Greek or Roman, and I’m proud of it.
Q. What is Tom Holland diagnosed with?
A. Many people might not realize that Tom has dyslexia, a condition that makes reading and writing hard for him. Even with challenges in school, his dyslexia didn’t stop him from moving forward.
