It is no secret that Marisa Tomei’s entry into the Marvel Cinematic Universe with Spider-Man: Homecoming left fans breathless, the same way she once captivated Robert Downey Jr. during their brief romance years ago. Now, in a viral video flaunting her impeccable style and seemingly ageless beauty, Tomei is the talk of town once again.
The internet’s beloved Aunt May, Marisa Tomei, has stirred up quite a storm, as viewers now find themselves in a state of disbelief, marveling at her flawless figure and radiant skin. It’s hard to believe that she’s nearing 60, causing quite a stir online.
Fans Can’t Believe Marisa Tomei Is Almost 60, Especially After Watching This Video!
Marisa Tomei, currently 59 years old, boasts a career spanning several decades in acting. She’s earned two nominations for Best Supporting Actress Oscars. In the 90s, Tomei appeared in a range of iconic comedy dramas like Untamed Heart, The Paper, Slums of Beverly Hills, and What Women Want.
Today, Tomei balances between film and stage roles. She has starred in Tennessee Williams’s The Rose Tattoo and Sarah Ruhl’s off-Broadway play How to Transcend a Happy Marriage. Besides her acting prowess, discussions often veer toward her timeless beauty.
A recent video showcasing her faultless outfit further solidifies her status as a gem in the industry, leaving fans in disbelief. Here are some of the fan reactions,
The fact she's almost 60 is crazy https://t.co/wm8rUl5xXP
— MyTimeToShineHello (@MyTimeToShineH) May 20, 2024
And the fact that she's around 60 and still looks stunning pic.twitter.com/tjuxgU6hOq
— 2KO (@SPIDEY1500) May 20, 2024
oh to be 60 and look this GREAT š©
— Pastelle (@Pastelle_Trash2) May 20, 2024
Oh My!!! Now I get Why She Played the Rile of Aunt May
— That Green Guy (@thatGreenguyX) May 20, 2024
Wait, what, seriously?? She's 60 yrs old???
— LUCYš° (@lucyqrow) May 21, 2024
She's not 60, I don't wanna believe it
— Liza Louš (@LizaLouOF) May 20, 2024
Thus, Tomei, recognizing her strength, humorously embraced the role of Aunt May, opting to maintain her natural appearance rather than donning a gray wig and a sad sweater. In a chat with The New York Times, she revealed,
Itās lucky I didnāt know much about Aunt May because I might have been horrified if Iād seen the original image of a gray-haired pensioner. Donāt toy with my heart, Marvel. Is that really how you view me? They aged Peter Parker down too. Heās 15 in this movie. I ended up picking the brains of my brother Adam, whoās been an encyclopedia of Marvel since we were little, and he explained that Mayās not related to Peter by blood ā sheās his aunt by marriage to his uncle Ben. So she could be elderly or pretty young, depending on what age she met her husband.
It’s evident that Marvel managed to please both Marisa Tomei and the fans in this aspect. They did a good job of reimagining Aunt May as a more young and relatable character, resonating with modern audiences. Marvel not only honored the essence of the character but also brought renewed excitement to the Spider-Man franchise. And people were glad her beauty wasn’t covered up.
Romance Between Iron Man and Aunt May That Many Didn’t Know About
Although it might seem strange now to imagine a romance between Iron Man and Aunt May, back in the early 90s, Marisa Tomei and Robert Downey Jr. were a dynamic duo both on and off-screen. Their brief but impactful romance was speculated to be ignited by their shared experiences in the film industry. Their undeniable on-screen chemistry, especially notable in movies like Chaplin and Only You, added further fuel to the fire. However, their love story was rather short rather than a long saga.
Their split, though amicable, coincided with a particularly tumultuous phase in Downey Jr.’s life, while Tomei was just beginning to pursue her career. Despite the mystery surrounding the specifics of their breakup, there’s no trace of animosity between them. In fact, RDJ even recommended Tomei for the role of Aunt May. As she herself revealed in an interview with The Guardian,
He recommended me for the role and we had a flirtatious little scene together in Captain America: Civil War [which introduced Tomei and Hollandās characters last year]. Having a familiar face around certainly made me more comfortable.
During the promotion of these movies, Robert Downey Jr. also playfully teased the Aunt May actress, as well as the fans, with remarks like, “Spider-Manās got a hot aunt now. My God, imagine the possibilities,” in one show with Jimmy Kimmel. Despite the banter, the two remain very good friends to this day. Aunt May went on to become one of the most significant figures in Spider-Man’s life, helping him realize and shape himself into the superhero he was destined to become.
Captain America:Ā Civil War is currently streaming on Disney+
