Frank (Chris Pine, right) is beloved by Bunny (Olivia Wilde), Dean (Nick Kroll) and the rest of the Victory community in "Don't Worry Darling"
Chris Pine has finally addressed the speculation surrounding the alleged spitting incident with his co-star, Harry Styles, during the "Don't Worry Darling" Venice premiere. In a recent TikTok video with Esquire, Pine laid to rest the "spitgate" debate once and for all.
The video, released months after the rumors first surfaced, features a caption that declares Pine's intentions to settle the controversy. According to Pine, Styles never spit on him. Instead, it was a harmless moment during a press event where they were all tired and grasping for coherent answers. Pine explains, "it's just words, isn't it?" - a playful reference to their inside joke.
The Origins of the Spit Rumors
The rumors began at the Venice Film Festival premiere of "Don't Worry Darling." Various audience members captured footage of Styles returning to his seat beside Pine and appearing to spit on his co-star's hand. Social media erupted with analysis, dissecting the video from every angle and offering their own interpretations.
While Pine seemed to playfully acknowledge the alleged incident by stopping his applause and smiling, his representative quickly dismissed the story as "ridiculous." Pine's representative clarified that there is nothing but respect between the two actors and any suggestion otherwise is a deliberate attempt to fabricate drama.
Harry Styles and Olivia Wilde Respond
Styles himself made light of the situation during a concert at Madison Square Garden, teasing the audience by jokingly admitting, "I just popped very quickly to Venice to spit on Chris Pine." Olivia Wilde also addressed the controversy on "Colbert," referring to it as "another one of our weird rumors." She emphasized that people tend to see what they want to see, even if video evidence suggests otherwise. Wilde stated that Styles did not actually spit on Pine.
Drama Surrounding "Don't Worry Darling"
The spit rumor was just one of many dramatic events tied to the movie's release. From explicit scenes in the trailer to legal issues at CinemaCon, the director's personal relationships, and clashes with cast members, the film had its fair share of scandalous headlines. However, the real buzz surrounding "Don't Worry Darling" failed to live up to the hype, as the psychological thriller offered more style than substance.
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