In a twist no one saw coming, soul-singer-turned-superstar Teddy Swims revealed the exact moment he realized he had finally made it in Hollywood—and no, it wasn’t selling out arenas, going viral on TikTok, or topping the charts with his hit single “Lose Control.” It was meeting none other than Daryl Sabara, the redheaded childhood icon who played Juni Cortez in the early-2000s cult classic Spy Kids.
Yes. Spy. Kids.
In a raw and hilarious confession that’s now setting social media ablaze, Swims opened up on the Zach Sang Show about the surreal moment he came face-to-face with one of his lifelong heroes. And let’s just say—he did not keep it together.
“I was like… this is it. I’ve officially made it. I met Juni from Spy Kids,” Swims said, practically glowing. “I was freaking out. My inner child was just SCREAMING.”
Wait… Teddy Swims, the heavily tattooed, soul-baring vocalist with one of the most powerful voices in the industry today, LOST IT over Spy Kids?
Yes. And the internet cannot get enough.
Teddy Meets Juni: The Unexpected Crossover of the Century
It happened at a mutual friend’s gathering in Los Angeles, where Swims—real name Jaten Dimsdale—was enjoying a chill evening when he locked eyes with someone strangely familiar. It was him. The one. The only. JUNI CORTEZ.
“I turned around and I was like, ‘Bro… no way… you’re Daryl Sabara,’” Swims recounted with excitement. “And I was like, ‘Dude, you have no idea how much you meant to me as a kid.’ And he was SO cool, man. Just, like, humble and sweet and… man, it meant everything to me.”
Sabara, who has mostly stayed out of the limelight in recent years—aside from marrying pop star Meghan Trainor—was reportedly “incredibly kind” and even took time to chat with Swims about his music, his journey, and yes, the legacy of Spy Kids.
“He was just so normal. So grounded. But to me? It felt like I just met Brad Pitt,” Swims joked. “Juni was my hero growing up. I wanted to be a Spy Kid SO bad.”
Fans are calling it the crossover event of the year. Swims x Sabara? No one saw it coming, and yet it feels like the healing 2000s nostalgia we all desperately needed.
From Bedroom Covers to Hollywood Hangouts
Swims has had a meteoric rise. He started off doing viral R&B and soul covers on YouTube, charming the world with his velvet voice, rugged look, and unmistakable sincerity. Fast forward to 2024, and he’s now a household name, collaborating with big names like Thomas Rhett, performing on national TV, and touring internationally.
But fame hasn’t gone to his head. If anything, his down-to-earth personality has made him even more lovable to fans. And this recent confession about being starstruck by Daryl Sabara has only cemented that.
“He’s just like us,” one fan wrote on X (formerly Twitter). “This man met Juni and said ‘I’ve peaked.’ I love him.”
Another said, “Teddy Swims crying over Spy Kids is the most human thing I’ve seen all week.”
Even Meghan Trainor chimed in, reposting a clip of the interview with the caption:
“My husband is a LEGEND. Teddy, you’re the realest.”
And Swims? He was floored. “She reposted me. Meghan reposted me, bro. What is life right now?”
Why Spy Kids Still Hits Home
What’s truly wild about this moment is how deep it resonates with a generation that grew up worshipping the absurdly cool world of Spy Kids. In a time before iPads and TikTok, kids were glued to their boxy TVs, dreaming of gadgets, lava pits, thumb henchmen, and sibling spies with sunglasses cooler than any adult.
For someone like Teddy Swims—who grew up in Georgia surrounded by music, cartoons, and a whole lot of grit—meeting Juni wasn’t just a nostalgic flashback. It was personal. It was the symbolic full circle: from a kid watching heroes on screen to becoming a hero to others on stage.
“It reminded me why I started doing all this,” Swims said. “Why I wanted to be something bigger. It started with movies like that, people like Juni, who made me believe it was possible to do something wild and fun and meaningful with your life.”
What’s Next for Teddy?
After this viral heartwarming moment, Swims isn’t slowing down. His Lose Control tour continues to sell out across the country, and he’s teasing a new album that fans say is even more raw and emotional than his last.
But even with the fame, the fandom, and the fast-paced lifestyle, Teddy Swims remains firmly grounded.
“Moments like that keep me humble,” he said. “It’s not always about the awards or the numbers. Sometimes it’s just about a moment. Meeting someone who shaped your childhood. That’s magic.”
And we couldn’t agree more.
Fans Are Demanding a Collaboration
With buzz reaching fever pitch, fans are now begging for the unthinkable: a Teddy Swims x Daryl Sabara collab. Whether it’s a cameo in a music video, a TikTok duet, or even just a fun podcast appearance, the internet wants MORE.
Some even joked, “Teddy needs to remake the Spy Kids theme song. We’re BEGGING.”
And honestly? We’d stream it on repeat.
In a world obsessed with clout and numbers, Teddy Swims reminded us that sometimes, success is simply meeting your childhood hero—and letting your inner kid scream a little.
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