Hailee Steinfeld, best known for her role in “Into the Spider-Verse,” and Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen have officially announced their engagement. The couple shared the exciting news on Friday night, much to the delight of their fans. The proposal itself took place last Friday during Buffalo’s bye week, and it was nothing short of spectacular.
The scenic setup for the special moment captured the essence of their relationship, making it a truly memorable occasion.
After the couple made their engagement public, social media was flooded with congratulatory messages from fans and fellow celebrities. However, not everyone seemed to be celebrating the news with the same level of enthusiasm.
Shameik Moore, one of Steinfeld’s co-stars in the “Into the Spider-Verse” films, appeared to have a different reaction to the engagement. Shortly after Allen and Steinfeld went public with their big news, Moore posted a cryptic message on X (formerly known as Twitter): “There’s still more people to meet. More opportunities to come. And more chances to try. Live, learn, apply.”
The timing of Moore’s post immediately caught the attention of fans, leading many to speculate that it was in response to Steinfeld’s engagement.
Though the message was vague, the context and its coincidental timing fueled the narrative that Moore might have been upset about Steinfeld’s relationship milestone.
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This perception only intensified as fans began to mock Moore, pointing out the implications behind his words and interpreting them as an expression of disappointment.
The backlash prompted Moore to defend himself. He fired back at critics, saying, “Also crazy what y’all decide to engage with when I post.” Fans were quick to note the irony in his use of the word “engage,” further adding fuel to the fire. It wasn’t long before people were referencing the famous Joker quote from “The Dark Knight”: “That’s a very poor choice of words.”
Moore didn’t stop there. He went on another rant, writing, “Y’all been twisting my words and [expletive] wit my name for years now.” It seemed that the actor was frustrated with the scrutiny and assumptions being made about his intentions, but his timing and choice of words only made things worse in the eyes of the public.
The online exchange left many wondering whether Moore’s posts were indeed related to Steinfeld’s engagement or if he was referring to something else entirely. Regardless of his true intentions, the posts came across as poorly timed and seemed to suggest a level of discomfort with the engagement news.
Hailee Steinfeld and Shameik Moore have worked on two “Spider-Verse” films together so far, with their characters becoming beloved parts of the animated franchise. They are also set to work on a third installment in the series in the future. This whole social media fiasco has raised questions about whether it could lead to some awkwardness on set when production for the next movie begins.
It’s possible that Moore’s comments were simply misunderstood, but his reaction has certainly sparked a conversation among fans and followers of the “Spider-Verse” franchise.
As Steinfeld and Allen move forward in their journey together, it remains to be seen if Moore will find himself at peace with their engagement or if the awkwardness will continue to linger.
For now, fans are left to speculate, while the newly engaged couple appears to be focusing on the joy of this special time in their lives.
