Shameik Moore Says the 'Internet's Been Killing Me' Over His Cryptic Post After Hailee Steinfeld's Engagement

Mar. 15, 2025

Shameik Moore and Hailee Steinfeld on May 24, 2023.Photo:Jason Mendez/Getty

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Days after hisSpider-Man: Into the Spider-Versecostar Steinfeld, 27, announced she isengaged to Buffalo Bills quarterbackJosh Allen, Moore, 29, made an appearance atFan Expo San Francisco 2024, where he addressed speculation over posts he made on the same day as Steinfeld’s announcement.

“It’s been a tough weekend, my brother. The internet’s been killing me, I’m sorry,” Moore said during a panel, according toScreen Rant. The actor appeared to be referencing reaction to a post heshared on Xon Nov. 29 that read, “There’s still more people to meet. More opportunities to come. And more chances to try. Live, learn, apply.”

Moore lends his voice to the Spider-Man character Miles Morales in the animated Spider-Verse movies, while Steinfeld portrays Morales' ally and love interest Gwen Stacy (a.k.a. Spider-Gwen) in the series. “Also crazy what yall decide to engage with when I post,” Moore additionallywrote on XNov. 29 as a follow-up to his earlier post.

Hailee Steinfeld and Shameik Moore on June 1, 2023.Jeff Spicer/WireImage

Jeff Spicer/WireImage

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The actor alsotook to TikTokon Wednesday, Dec. 4, where he continued to address internet chatter regarding him and Steinfeld. “There’s no way, especially in today’s moment and time, all the stuff going on in the workspace, there is no way I could be making someone uncomfortable and it be okay in reality,” Moore said. “In reality - on social media, it’s fun and games. In reality, I would lose my job. Keep that in mind.”

Shameik Moore and Hailee Steinfeld on April 24, 2023.Ethan Miller/Getty

Ethan Miller/Getty

Moore and Steinfeld are expected to reprise their voice roles as Miles and Gwen at least one more time for the upcomingSpider-Man: Beyond the Spider-Verse, which was originally intended to release in March 2024. That film remains in production and does not yet have a release date.

source: people.com