Tom Hardy Applauds Bad Bunny’s Super Bowl Moment — and Starts Learning Spanish

Tom Hardy, the British actor famous for his gritty roles in Venom, Mad Max: Fury Road, and Peaky Blinders, showed a playful new side this week — and sparked a wave of fan excitement along the way. The star revealed he’s been inspired by Puerto Rican music sensation Bad Bunny after the singer’s bold response to critics of his Super Bowl halftime performance.

At a recent event in London, Hardy was asked about the viral moment when Bad Bunny addressed comments about performing primarily in Spanish during the globally watched show. Laughing, Hardy admitted, “I’ve actually started learning Spanish — seriously! If Bad Bunny says we’ve got four months to learn it, I’m in.” The quip referenced Bad Bunny’s playful remark to viewers — “the audience has four months to learn Spanish” — a comment that drew cheers both in the stadium and online.

A Performance That Sparked Conversation

Bad Bunny’s halftime show mixed his global hits like Tití Me Preguntó and Monaco with a proud celebration of Latin culture. While the performance thrilled millions, it also sparked debate among some viewers about the use of Spanish on one of the world’s biggest stages. Bad Bunny responded confidently, reminding fans and critics alike that music transcends language and that Latin artists have every right to claim the spotlight.

For Hardy — an actor known for immersing himself completely in every role, from Bane in The Dark Knight Rises to Alfie Solomons in Peaky Blinders — the moment resonated on a deeper level. “It’s about pride, isn’t it? About standing your ground and expressing who you are. That’s what artists do,” he said.

Fans Love Hardy’s Cultural Curiosity

Hardy’s comments quickly went viral, with fans celebrating his lighthearted enthusiasm and cultural openness. One fan wrote on social media: “Tom Hardy learning Spanish because of Bad Bunny is something I didn’t have on my 2025 bingo card.” Others praised his willingness to embrace something new and show support for Latin music and culture.

The actor even closed his remarks with a phrase in Spanish — “El arte no tiene idioma” (art has no language) — drawing cheers from the audience.

Whether Hardy will surprise fans by speaking Spanish in a future role remains to be seen. But one thing is clear: Bad Bunny’s electrifying Super Bowl performance didn’t just energize the stadium — it inspired one of Hollywood’s toughest stars to embrace a new language and celebrate cultural diversity with charm and humor.