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Benedict Cumberbatch Reveals Difficulties In Babysitting Tom Holland

Alicia D'Aversa

Updated September 8, 2021

I know, just with that title there's a lot to unpack here, but really, it's not that bad.

We all know and love these two people, they star in the massive franchise that is Marvel's Avengers.

Benedict Cumberbatch and Tom Holland were thrown together on the 'Avengers' press tour.

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And the thing is: Tom Holland is known for spoiling things.

So Benedict had one job and one job only: keep those teenage lips sealed.

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He actually failed once or twice, but luckily, it was never anything too bad.

When asked about babysitting Tom Holland on the press tour he had this to say:

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"Difficult. I had to teach the kid how to shave...how to brush his teeth, and the fact that he had to do it both day and night — you know personal hygiene is a real issue with teenagers. Tom's no exception to that rule. So you know, I'd fumigate the rooms...it was tricky.

But he was actually just kidding.

"No, in all instances, he's a real gentleman, brilliant, wise beyond his years, tolerant of me, and a dear friend. I love working with him. Bring on the next project!"

I knew they were buddies!