Dylan Sprouse and his wife Barbara Palvin are speaking out after a recent home invasion in their California residence. Reports indicate that the actor tackled the intruder as they waited for authorities to arrive. Despite the alarming situation, the former Disney star responded with his signature humor, downplaying the incident and even showing off karate moves.
Dylan Sprouse And Barbara Palvin Rely On Humor
On April 20, Dylan Sprouse and Barbara Palvin attended the premiere of “The Devil Wears Prada 2” in New York. On the red carpet, the couple broke their silence on the home invasion that occurred at their California residence only days prior.
When E! News reporter Erin Lim Rhodes hinted at the incident, Sprouse said that he planned to address it by doing “performative karate” moves, but Palvin told him that it would be “cringe,” so he didn’t do it. “It’s dealing with the trauma with jokes and fun and all that,” the model said, to which her husband added, “I thought it was funny.”
The Former Disney Star Showed Off His Karate Moves
Rhodes then asked the couple whether it was “too soon” to talk about the incident or if they had reached the point where they could discuss it with humor. As Sprouse said, “This is actually to my detriment, but I’m not a ‘too soon’ guy in general,” adding that he and Palvin laugh about many things soon after they happen.
“You’ve got to have levity in life. Thankfully, no one was hurt, and there was no more violence than what happened. So, it’s all okay,” Sprouse explained. Palvin added that they’re just happy to be in New York to watch the movie premiere.
In another red carpet interview, this time with Entertainment Tonight, the couple was asked how they were doing. “We’re good. We’re happy,” Palvin said, smiling. Meanwhile, her husband started doing karate chops before saying, “‘Nuff said.”
Dylan Sprouse Reportedly Held The Man At Gunpoint
At about 12:30 a.m. on April 17, 911 received a call from Palvin about an attempted burglary at the home she shared with Sprouse. As reported by The Blast, Sprouse tackled the trespasser on the lawn before his wife called for help. A source told TMZ that the actor held the man at gunpoint before the authorities arrived at the scene.
Authorities noted that the intruder didn’t make it inside the house, but was on the property. As a result, the situation was not considered a burglary but rather a trespassing incident. The unnamed suspect was arrested on outstanding warrants that were not related to the home invasion.
TMZ obtained the arrest footage showing the man being handcuffed in front of Sprouse’s property, which clearly had “Private Property” and “No Trespassing” signs on the gate.
The Actor’s Bravery Sparked Mixed Reactions
Many online users praised Sprouse’s quick action, with one saying, “Talk about being at the wrong place at the wrong time. Respect. Protecting his home and family.” “That’s when you say ‘I have a man at home’ dude is a super hero,” another person added.
One user pointed out Sprouse’s transition, saying, “I love how bro got older and literally became a Man… do you know what it means to apprehend a trespasser? Because anything could go wrong.” Another commented, “Dylan Sprouse went full John Wick on a trespasser… From Suite Life kid to Hollywood Hills protector defending his wife like that? Zack grew up and became THAT guy. Real man behavior,” referring to his character, Zack, on Disney’s “The Suite Life of Zack & Cody.”
Others, however, pointed out how the situation could have gone awry. One user said Sprouse thought he was in an action movie, adding, “Holding someone at gunpoint isn’t bravery, it’s just a rich guy in the Hollywood Hills desperate to prove he’s more than a former Disney kid.” Another person shared the same sentiment, writing, “People are really celebrating this like it’s heroic, but pulling a gun and playing vigilante could’ve gone sideways real fast this isn’t a movie.”
Inside Dylan Sprouse And Barbara Palvin’s Relationship
Sprouse and Palvin first met in 2017, but it wasn’t until the following year that they started dating. The two appeared in several public events together, with Sprouse supporting his model girlfriend at fashion shows and other events. Sprouse and Palvin often share glimpses of their relationship on social media, posting photos together and writing sweet captions on special occasions.
The couple tied the knot in July 2023 in a church ceremony, followed by a reception at Palvin’s parents’ property in Hungary, where the model is originally from. “This past weekend was supposed to be an intimate event, but we ended up having 115 guests in the end because there are a lot of people we care about,” Palvin posted on Instagram.
