‘He was the coolest guy’ – Tom Holland Says Justin Bieber Was His Childhood Celebrity Obsession

Tom Holland has revealed that Justin Bieber was one of the celebrities he admired while growing up, recalling his childhood appreciation for the Canadian pop star.

The Spider-Man actor has previously spoken about Bieber’s influence on him as a young fan. In a 2021 interview with Esquire, Holland revealed that Bieber’s 2011 hit “Mistletoe” was one of his favourite Christmas songs.

“When I was a kid, I thought that was a banger,” Holland said while discussing his favourite Christmas music. (Esquire)

Bieber became a global sensation while Holland was still a teenager, with hits such as “Baby,” “Boyfriend” and “Mistletoe” dominating the charts and becoming staples of youth pop culture.

Holland’s comments offer a glimpse into the music and celebrities that shaped his childhood before he went on to become one of Hollywood’s biggest young stars.

Interestingly, Holland has also previously revealed that Zendaya was his childhood celebrity crush. During a BuzzFeed interview, he answered “Zendaya” when asked who his childhood celebrity crush was. (Capital)

Today, Holland and Zendaya are among the entertainment industry’s most famous couples, while Bieber remains one of the world’s biggest pop stars.

Source: Esquire – Tom Holland interview | Capital FM – Tom Holland and Zendaya timeline