KUALA LUMPUR, July 9 — In Hollywood showbiz, May-December romances are not uncommon. However, Spider-Man star Tobey Maguire, 49, still turned heads when he was seen with 20-year-old actress-model Lily Chee at billionaire Michael Rubin’s lavish party recently. Maguire's public outing with Lily Chee stirred controversy and criticism online, with his ex-wife stepping forward to defend him against the backlash.
Photographs showed Maguire with his arm around Chee as they departed the event, sparking speculation about their relationship status. Social media users, aware of Tobey's reputation as a ladies' man, expressed disapproval over the significant 29-year age gap between him and Chee. Adding to the surprise, Chee is only three years older than Tobey’s 17-year-old daughter, Ruby.
Many drew comparisons to Maquire’s friend Leonardo DiCaprio, noting both actors' preferences for dating younger women and labelling them as ‘predators’. On social media, one post pointed out: “Spider-Man was released a year BEFORE she was born; this is crazy”, garnering over 13,000 likes. Spiderman was released a year BEFORE she was born this is crazy Another online user commented: “What is with Hollywood men and young nepo babies?” Maguire had previously been married to jewellery designer Jennifer Meyer for a decade, from 2007 to 2017, and they share a 15-year-old son, Otis.
Meyer has since come e to his defence during heated Instagram exchanges. She reportedly responded to the nega.
