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Months after the alleged expectorant exchange between Harry Styles and Chris Kieferthe don’t worry darling According to a Harry Styles fan account, the co-stars ended all talk about a Gob-based beef after meeting in São Paulo, Brazil on Dec. 5. In the photos posted to social media, Harry, 28, and Chris, 42, smiled as they hugged warmly before chatting briefly. The “As It Was” singer dressed in black and wore a topknot, while Chris looked comfortable in a white tee and a full beard.
Harry and Chris Pine are reuniting today in São Paulo, Brazil! – December 5th pic.twitter.com/lwL61IIwse
— HSD (@hsdaily) December 5, 2022
The “Spit Gate” drama began in September during the don’t worry darling Premiered at the Venice Film Festival. A viral video apparently showed Harry spitting on Chris’ lap. As Harry walks over to sit next to his co-star, he seemingly pauses before sitting down. Chris looks at this group, stops clapping and has an amused look on his face. The angle of the video didn’t show Chris’ lap, but many wondered: Did Harry spit on Chris?
Apparently no. “This is a ridiculous story – a complete fabrication and the result of a weird online illusion that is clearly deceptive and open to silly speculation,” said a representative for Chris PERSONS. “Just to be clear, Harry Styles didn’t spit on Chris Pine. There is nothing but respect between these two men, and any other suggestion is a blatant attempt to create drama that just doesn’t exist.”
Harry joked about the alleged incident during his Sept. 7 show at Madison Square Garden. The Venice premiere took place during Harry’s stay at MSG, and while standing on stage he told the crowd: “It’s wonderful, wonderful, wonderful to be back in New York. I just rushed to Venice to spit on Chris Pine.”
The film’s director – and Harry’s now ex – Olivia Wilde denied spitting during a performance on September 21 The late show with Stephen Colbert. “He didn’t,” Olivia said. “I think it’s a perfect example of people looking for drama wherever they can. Harry actually didn’t spit at Chris.”
don’t worry darling was plagued by rumors prior to its release. There was drama over whether or not Olivia fired Shia LaBeouf, 36, who was originally cast for Harry’s role in the film, or whether he quit. Then there were rumors of a falling out between Olivia and Florence Pugh when the latter skipped many of the film’s press dates.