Marisa Tomei is looking back on a “seriously busy year” after appearing in several already-released blockbusters, with other projects still in the pipeline.
The Oscar winner, who plays Aunt May in the “Spider-Man” universe, said it has been a joy watching co-stars Tom Holland and Zendaya soar in their respective careers.
Tomei has previously spoken about watching the real-life couple “fall in love” after meeting on the set of the hit film, noting that “They’re meant for it.”
Marisa Tomei Embraces A ‘Seriously Busy Year’
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Marisa Tomei is taking her packed calendar in stride after what she calls a “fallow period,” when the pandemic and strike action by entertainment workers forced her to hit the brakes.
The 61-year-old actor features in the upcoming horror film “Hellhound” with Sam Rockwell, as well as “The Mongoose” with Liam Neeson. She also reprised her role as Peter Parker’s late Aunt May in Marvel’s “Spider-Man: Brand New Day,” appearing in flashbacks.
Reflecting on her busy year in a recent interview with PEOPLE, she hinted that she isn’t slowing down, especially as Hollywood appears to be finding its balance again after a period of downtime.
“It’s been a seriously busy year!” she said, laughing. “It’s nice, after an enforced fallow period, to find things that were speaking to me that I could say yes to.”
“It feels like, energetically, things needed a certain amount of time before they clicked back into place,” she continued, emphasizing that “it’s nice.”
The Oscar-Winning Actress Finds ‘Deep Joy’ In Her Co-Stars’ Success
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Despite her busy schedule, the actress keeps a close and supportive eye on the next generation of talent she helped nurture on screen.
In her chat with the outlet, she reflected on the joy of seeing her “Spider-Man” trilogy co-stars, Tom Holland and Zendaya, “soar” in their respective careers.
Over nearly a decade working on the series, Tomei played May Parker, aunt and mentor to Holland’s Peter Parker. Zendaya stars as Michelle “MJ” Jones-Watson, a sharp, intellectual classmate who later becomes Peter’s romantic partner.
Tomei shared what it has been like to see them evolve from promising young actors into two of the biggest powerhouses in modern Hollywood.
“It’s been very exciting to see them soar,” she said of the newlyweds. “And to watch their lives change and have this abundance. It’s been a deep, deep joy for me.”
Marisa Tomei Recalls Watching Tom Holland And Zendaya ‘Fall In Love’
Zendaya and Holland first met in early 2016 during the audition and casting process for “Spider-Man: Homecoming.” They went on to form a close bond while starring in the film.
The actor confirmed a few months ago that they had privately tied the knot, after Zendaya’s stylist, Law Roach, revealed they were already married.
During her appearance at Fan Expo 2024, Tomei said it was beautiful to watch them “fall in love.”
She told the audience that one of her favorite parts of working on the series was “really just watching Tom and Zendaya grow up and watching them fall in love … and seeing their phenomenal talent,” per PEOPLE.
“Just being, like, blown away from the get-go … just seeing them step into [those] shoes — I mean, I’m blown away,” she added. “Some people are just meant for it, and they are meant for it.”
The Seasoned Performer Keeps Wellness Simple With Terra Mare
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Aside from movie projects, Tomei has continued developing her other ventures.
She is a founding member of the Off-Broadway theater company Naked Angels. Last year, she also launched Terra Mare, a wellness company that sells supplements such as Morning Restore.
She said the product helps with brain fog within minutes of taking it and described its simplicity as a way to ease the pressure women face.
“You don’t have to really think about it,” she said about why she loves it. “There’s always been a lot of pressure on women, so I wanted something simple that wasn’t going to create another cycle of chasing perfectionism.”
Marisa Tomei Shares Her Simple Secret To Looking Youthful
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The “What Women Want” actress also shared her simple secret to looking youthful, even though she doesn’t hit the gym.
She told PEOPLE that she prioritizes sleep and nature and doesn’t obsess over perfection.
“I like a lot of sleep!” she said. “I also need to be in nature. But I don’t even go to the gym. I do exercise, but I tend to favor functional movement, like walking.”
She explained that her simple approach to ageless beauty inspired her to create Morning Restore.
