Tobey Maguire, 50, Caught With 20-Year-Old Influencer and Faces Online Backlash

Tobey Maguire has found himself at the center of a heated social media storm after being spotted at Super Bowl LX with Mishka Silva, a 20-year-old social media influencer. The pair was photographed in a VIP box on February 8, as they watched the Seattle Seahawks claim a decisive 29–13 victory over the New England Patriots.

While the game was a major event, the three-decade age gap between the fifty-year-old actor and the model quickly became the primary focus for online critics. The backlash intensified as fans pointed out that Silva is almost the same age as Maguire’s own daughter, Ruby, who is nineteen.

Critics on platforms like X were quick to voice their discomfort, with one user noting that the influencer wasn’t even born when the first Spider-Man movie came out. Another commenter suggested that while age gaps are common in Hollywood, the proximity to his daughter’s age makes the situation uncomfortable for many long-time supporters of the star.

Despite the vocal disapproval, a segment of the internet has rallied to the actor’s defense, emphasizing that both parties are consenting adults. Supporters argued that the public should relax and respect their privacy, questioning why there is such intense scrutiny over who two independent individuals choose to spend time with.

Maguire, who has always kept his personal life notoriously private, has not yet issued an official comment regarding the nature of his relationship with Silva. This recent outing follows a long period of transition for the actor since his split from jewelry designer Jennifer Meyer.

The former couple, who share two children, finalized their divorce in 2020 but have maintained a remarkably amicable relationship as co-parents. Interestingly, Meyer has also moved on and is currently expecting a child with her fiancé, Geoffrey Ogunlesi.

While Maguire has been linked to various models in recent years, this appearance with Silva marks his most high-profile sighting since his rumored romance with Lily Chee in 2024.

Tobey Maguire en el Super Bowl. pic.twitter.com/lWqwa0xO7I

— Cerebros (@CerebrosG) February 9, 2026

As of this year, Tobey Maguire is seeing a significant resurgence in his professional career, largely fueled by the enduring legacy of his portrayal of Peter Parker. Outside of the superhero genre, Maguire has been active behind the scenes through his production company, Material Pictures.

Do you think the intense public scrutiny over celebrity age gaps is a necessary cultural conversation about power dynamics, or has the internet become too judgmental regarding the private lives of consenting adults? Share your thoughts in the comments.