In "Spider-Man: Far From Home" what actress plays Peter's aunt, May Parker?
Answer
Marisa Tomei
Answer
Marisa Tomei
In "Spider-Man: Far From Home," Marisa Tomei plays Peter Parker’s aunt, May Parker.
Tomei’s May is part of the Marvel Cinematic Universe’s version of Peter’s family. Unlike many earlier portrayals, this interpretation presents May as younger, socially active, and increasingly aware of Peter’s life as Spider-Man. In "Far From Home," she knows his secret identity and is involved in a community-focused charity project, while her relationship with Happy Hogan adds a lighter subplot.
Marisa Tomei first appeared as May Parker in "Captain America: Civil War" in 2016, then returned in "Spider-Man: Homecoming," "Avengers: Endgame," and "Spider-Man: Far From Home." She also appeared in "Spider-Man: No Way Home." A common mix-up is confusing Tomei with Sally Field or Rosemary Harris, who played Aunt May in earlier Spider-Man film series. Tomei is specifically the MCU’s May Parker opposite Tom Holland’s Peter Parker.
Source: Wikipedia · fact-checked Aug. 2026