A playful moment involving Jason Momoa and a plate of pasta has turned into a viral talking point after a TikTok video showed the actor surprising a diner by stealing a bite of her food.
The clip, shared by TikTok user @maceyw_x, shows a woman seated at a restaurant when Momoa approaches from behind, reaches for her fork, takes a big mouthful of pasta and casually walks away, leaving her visibly stunned.
The video’s caption reads, “POV: Your mom gets robbed by Jason Momoa,” and the woman filming can be heard laughing as her mother processes what just happened.
The interaction appears playful and brief, with Momoa smiling as he exits the frame. The post circulated widely on TikTok, where users framed the moment as an example of the actor’s easygoing public persona and his ability to turn an unexpected interruption into a joke.
Online reactions leaned heavily toward amusement rather than outrage.
In one cluster of responses highlighted by viewers, a TikTok user wrote, “He can have it all.”
Another joked, “I’m keeping the fork.”
A third commenter focused on the missed opportunity, asking, “Why isn’t he feeding you the food.”
The comments reflected a shared view that the surprise was less an intrusion and more a brag-worthy encounter.
‘Tons of spaghetti’
Momoa’s reputation for being relaxed and approachable has been reinforced in other media coverage.
In an interview with Men’s Health, he described his laid-back relationship with food, saying, “I’ve got two different directions—a dirty, hungover breakfast and a clean breakfast,” a remark that underscored his casual attitude toward eating, according to the outlet.
That openness about food extended to more unconventional preferences as well.
Discussing a homemade dish, he said, “Tons of spaghetti, half a stick of butter, tons of sea salt on that, and sunny side up eggs and then a tin of caviar,” before adding, “Eggs on eggs is what we call it. That’s the f***ing banger,” according to Men’s Health.
Already Known for Fan Interactions
The comments, while unrelated to the restaurant clip, provided context for why a spontaneous bite of pasta might fit neatly into his public image.
Coverage of Momoa’s fan interactions has also emphasized his willingness to play along with attention. A WKDQ article discussing his popularity with fans noted the appeal of his humor and approachability, often striking humorous poses with the fans who come to take photos with him.
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For @maceyw_x and her mother, the moment appears to have been taken in stride, preserved as a humorous anecdote rather than a complaint. As the video continues to circulate, the brief pasta theft has become another small example of how celebrity encounters, when handled with humor on both sides, can quickly turn into viral entertainment rather than controversy.
Newsweek has reached out to @maceyw_x for comment via TikTok. We could not verify the details of the case.
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