Actor Tobey Maguire, 49, is reportedly dating model Mishka Silva, 20, leading to criticism over a significant age gap. The controversy intensified as fans pointed out that Silva is just one year older than Maguire’s daughter, Ruby Sweetheart Maguire, born in 2006.
The Details of the Relationship
Maguire and Silva were seen together at the 2024 Super Bowl, fueling speculation about their romance. Silva, a Mexican model who has worked with brands like Steve Madden and Guess, was born in 2005. This makes her almost half Maguire’s age.
Why Fans Are Reacting
Social media users have expressed shock and discomfort with the age difference. One X (formerly Twitter) user wrote, “It looks like Tobey Maguire is with his daughter at the Super Bowl, but it’s his 20-year-old girlfriend.” Another noted that Silva was barely a year old when the last Spider-Man film starring Maguire was released.
A Pattern of Dating Younger Women
This relationship follows a pattern for Maguire, who has been linked to several younger models in recent years. In 2024, he was seen with Lily Chee, then 20, and Babette Strijbos, 25 years his junior. From 2018 to 2021, he dated Tatiana Dieteman, who was 17 years younger than him.
The Broader Context
Maguire’s dating life has drawn comparisons to Leonardo DiCaprio, another actor known for dating women significantly younger than himself. This trend highlights a power dynamic in Hollywood where older, established men often date women at the beginning of their careers or personal development.
The age gap in Maguire and Silva’s relationship raises questions about the ethics of dating someone so close in age to one’s child. While legal, the situation sparks debate over societal norms and the optics of such relationships in the public eye.
