Tom Holland Reflects on Viral 2017 Lip Sync Battle Performance

Tom Holland recently reflected on his viral 2017 Lip Sync Battle performance where he danced to Rihanna’s "Umbrella" wearing fishnets, a wig, and heels, a moment that continues to follow and amuse him. Initially, Holland and Zendaya, who was his co-star and is now his partner, agreed to keep their performances low-key, but the creative team’s ideas escalated, leading Holland to embrace the extravagant routine complete with a rain machine and costume changes. Despite initial reservations from his father, filmmaker Dominic Holland, who worried about his son becoming too famous too quickly, Tom pursued the performance, which has become a cultural phenomenon and is more recognized by fans than even his Spider-Man roles. Holland revealed that the performance also surprised many since he had kept his dancing skills a secret until then. The actor discussed this during a cooking segment with Gordon Ramsay, who humorously inquired about the fishnets that Holland confirmed were his grandmother’s. Holland’s candid admission that Lip Sync Battle is the work people most associate with him highlights the unexpected impact of the performance on his career and public image.