SPIT-GATE debunked: Chris Pine explains why it looked like Harry Styles spat on him at 'Don't Worry Darling' premiere
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA: After last year's whirlwind press tour for 'Don't Worry Darling,' Chris Pine has addressed the 'spitting incident' with Harry Styles at the Venice Film Festival. In a recent interview, Pine clarified that Styles did not spit on him at the 'Don't Worry Darling' premiere in September 2022.
Pine even went so far as to praise his co-star, describing him as a "very, very kind guy." According to Pine, the gesture, which was misconstrued as spitting, was actually just a joke by Styles, who leaned down to him and said, "It's just words, isn't it?" reports Esquire. Pine explained that Styles' remark was merely a harmless joke told by the cast of 'Don't Worry Darling' about dealing with the media during the promotion of the film, which was the main objective of their presence at the Venice Film Festival.
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What was the Spit-gate incident?
On September 5, 2022, during the Venice Film Festival, a video surfaced on social media showing Harry Styles walking up to Chris Pine to sit next to him during a thriller screening. In the video, Styles moves quickly to his seat while making a discreet "puh" motion with his mouth, hinting at a possible spitting action. Pine, who briefly interrupts his applause, glances down at his lap before shaking his head and smiling, as if the two stars were playing a private joke on each other. The video has since attracted a lot of attention on the Internet.
Amid the hubbub caused by the viral video, which has now been removed due to copyright issues, one Twitter user added to the speculation by sharing a slow-motion GIF from the footage, along with the caption "He 100 per cent spit on Chris Pine." While some users offered alternative explanations for Pine's reaction, such as that he was looking for his sunglasses after clapping, the exact sequence of events that took place between the two actors remains unclear.
Chris pine just wondered where his sunglasses were after the applause. And he zoned out (likes he’s been doing all day) and realised it’s in his lap. So I am sorry to say harry styles did not spit on him. pic.twitter.com/7b4GoCvnHJ
— priscilla (@cinemazietgeist) September 6, 2022
'Don't Worry Darling' controversies
While Florence Pugh's performance in the upcoming movie 'Don't Worry Darling' has received critical acclaim, it's the off-camera drama that has captivated people's attention. The controversies range from alleged on-set romances and rumored feuds, to possible spitting incidents between cast members, and even casting issues. Director Olivia Wilde's recent interview with Variety added to the drama, as she claimed to have fired Shia LaBeouf from the lead role, only for LaBeouf to refute her statement and provide evidence to support his version of events. More recently, there have been suggestions that Pugh and Wilde may be at odds with each other. The constant buzz surrounding the film has yet to subside.