Jon Bernthal is the latest actor to fall under the spell of Tom Holland and Zendaya's romance, offering heartfelt praise for the couple during the New York City premiere of Christopher Nolan's upcoming film, "The Odyssey."

According to Geo TV, Bernthal spoke with Variety on the red carpet about his deep connection with Holland, whom he has known since the younger actor was just 17 years old. "I know Tom since he was 17. We did our audition tapes together for Spider-Man," Bernthal shared. "I could not be more proud of him, to witness him growing up, becoming the man he is, becoming the movie star that he is."

The "Accountant" star, who worked alongside Holland and Zendaya on the "Spider-Man" franchise, didn't stop at professional praise. He opened up about witnessing their relationship firsthand and how genuinely moved he is by what they share.

"I love that I got to know Zendaya a little bit. I love their relationship. I love seeing it," Bernthal told the outlet. "Beyond all the movie star stuff and success that guy has, the fact that he has that kind of relationship, and that kind of support and that he loves as hard as he does — makes me so happy."

Bernthal, known for his intense roles in "The Punisher" and "The Walking Dead," didn't hold back his emotions, adding simply, "I'm so proud. I'm so happy for him."

The actor's sincere remarks quickly resonated with fans online. Social media users flooded platforms with appreciation for Bernthal's candidness. One commenter praised him as an "underrated actor," while another noted, "It's so funny that the three of them are in two of the summer's biggest movies." A third fan wrote, "Beautifully expressed. A great friend as well," with another adding, "This is so awesome and wholesome."

Why this matters

Holland and Zendaya have become one of Hollywood's most closely watched couples since confirming their relationship in 2021, with their chemistry both on and off-screen drawing significant public interest. Bernthal's remarks offer a rare, insider perspective on their dynamic from a respected colleague who has known Holland since his early days in the industry.