Jacob Batalon reacts to viral ‘CEO’ meme and opens up about engagement with Veronica Leahov

Jacob Batalon discusses the viral ‘CEO of Sex’ meme, his engagement to Veronica Leahov, and personal growth.

Jacob Batalon recently addressed the viral "CEO of Sex" meme during an interview while promoting his upcoming movie Novocaine. The meme, which humorously claims Batalon holds the title of "CEO of Sex," has captured widespread attention across social media. 

#Novocaine’s Jacob Batalon lets @AshCrossan know what he thinks of the CEO of Sex meme 😆 pic.twitter.com/IhaFycYeMu

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When asked about it, Batalon responded, “First of all, it's an honor. I feel like people come to me for sex advice all the time.” He joked that he wasn’t sure how the meme originated but thought it was “an ironic thing.” However, he expressed that he wasn’t bothered by it and even mentioned that his fiancée, Veronica Leahov, was “very much intrigued” by it as well.

Alongside the viral meme, Batalon has been making headlines for his recent engagement to Leahov. He shared the joyous news on Instagram, saying, "The beginning of the rest of our lives together ❤️‍🔥♾️🔐👸🏼👩🏼‍❤️‍👨🏽🤞🏽🌎," while Leahov added, "All mine forever ♾️🥂💍❤️‍🔥❤️‍🔥🔒."

In a separate interview with Entertainment Tonight, Batalon spoke highly of Leahov, describing her as one of the most supportive people in his life. He shared, "She loves to see me win, and I love to see her win. She's just inspired me to be a better person and to work harder at my job."

As Batalon continues to gain attention for both his viral meme status and his personal milestones, fans are excited to see his future projects, including Novocaine, where he stars in a key role.