That was a sticky spituation.
A rep for Chris Pine shot down the wild theory that Harry Styles spat on him as he made his way to his seat at the “Don’t Worry Darling” premiere Monday during the Venice Film Festival.
“This is a ridiculous story — a complete fabrication and the result of an odd online illusion that is clearly deceiving and allows for foolish speculation,” Pine’s rep told People Tuesday.
“Just to be clear, Harry Styles did not spit on Chris Pine,” the rep continued. “There is nothing but respect between these two men, and any suggestion otherwise is a blatant attempt to create drama that simply does not exist.”
Styles’ rep didn’t immediately return Page Six’s request for comment.
The “As It Was” crooner, 28, went viral after a clip from the screening had fans convinced that he had spit at the “Wonder Woman” actor, 42. After Styles appeared to aim his saliva at Pine, the long-haired actor froze mid-clap and stared into his lap with a smile before engaging in a somewhat shocked chuckle.
As soon as the former One Direction member sat down, he looked everywhere but at Pine, giving fans more credence to believe in the alleged assault.
The “Contractor” star’s behavior throughout the film festival trip became fodder for headlines, as he was seen dissociating while Styles answered questions at a press conference that their co-star Florence Pugh skipped.
People began to believe that Pine seemingly had taken a side in the rumored feud between Pugh, 26, and director Olivia Wilde, which may have led to Spitgate, but it now just looks like he doesn’t care enough about the project to engage.