- Tom Holland stated that his 2017 Lip Sync Battle performance of Rihanna's “Umbrella” still receives more compliments than any of his film roles.
- Speaking on Amy Poehler's podcast, Holland detailed the routine, which began with “Singin' in the Rain” before transitioning to “Umbrella” with a costume change into fishnet tights and a wig.
- Poehler suggested the performance's enduring appeal stems from Holland's comfort with his feminine side, linking it to his early ballet training.
- Holland recalled his initial nervousness about the live show and how he felt the audience's energy “deflate” before his costume reveal, which then garnered an ecstatic reaction.
- Despite his father's initial concerns that the performance could harm his career, the clip remains one of Lip Sync Battle's most-viewed, with over 172.5 million views on YouTube.
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