Coverage dated September 5, 2022 to September 7, 2022

Harry Styles Breaks His Silence About the Chris Pine #SpitGate Incident

Headline from NBC Chicago, on the newest of 2 developments

The brief clip, taken of the actors at the film’s world premiere at the Venice Film Festival on Sept. 5, appeared to show Pine stop clapping as Styles pursed his lips in the actor’s direction as he sat down.

NBC Chicago's own description from its feed. We collect headlines and these descriptions, not full articles; read the original reporting below.

Developments in this update

2 dated developments, oldest first, newest marked. Each is named by one outlet's own headline; open its reports to see every outlet that covered it.

  1. Harry Styles Apparently Did Not Spit on Chris Pine at Venice Film Festival

    Headline from NBC10 Philadelphia ·

  2. Newest

    Harry Styles Breaks His Silence About the Chris Pine #SpitGate Incident

    Headline from NBC Chicago ·

Reports & sources

30 articles, oldest first.

  1. The Daily Dot

    Did Harry Styles really spit on Chris Pine at the 'Don't Worry Darling' Venice premiere? (opens The Daily Dot)

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    The Daily Dot's feed description

    'Don't Worry Darling' is already the most scandalous movie of the year - but did this spitting incident actually happen? We investigate.

  2. Forbes

    Fans Are Convinced That Harry Styles Spit On Chris Pine During ‘Don’t Worry Darling’ Premiere (opens Forbes)

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    Forbes's feed description

    The drama surrounding Olivia Wilde’s 'Don’t Worry Darling' reached new heights during the film’s premiere at the Venice International Film Festival.

  3. Fox News

    'Don't Worry Darling' star Harry Styles 'did not' spit on Chris Pine: 'Foolish speculation,' rep says (opens Fox News)

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    Fox News's feed description

    "Don't Worry Darling" star Harry Styles was accused of spitting on Chris Pine before the screening of Olivia Wilde's movie at the Venice Film Festival Monday.

  4. Newsweek

    Mystery Woman may have conclusive footage of Harry Styles Chris Pine "spit" (opens Newsweek)

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    Newsweek's feed description

    The internet has been rocked by footage showing Styles allegedly "spitting" on "Don't Worry Darling" co-star Pine.

  5. The Guardian

    Don’t dribble, darling: did Harry Styles really spit at Chris Pine? (opens The Guardian)

    Published

    The Guardian's feed description

    The internet was already frothing at the mouth over the backstage wrangles on Olivia Wilde’s new film. And then its stars started opening their mouths

  6. The Guardian

    Harry Styles denies spitting on Chris Pine at the Don’t Worry Darling premiere (opens The Guardian)

    Published

    The Guardian's feed description

    The singer turned actor had been the focus of a viral clip that allegedly shows him spitting on his co-star at the Venice film festival

  7. The Daily Caller

    People Seem Pretty Convinced Harry Styles Spit On Chris Pine In Viral Video (opens The Daily Caller)

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    The Daily Caller's feed description

    A video shared Sunday seemed to show Styles spitting on Pine's lap at the Venice, Italy, premiere of their new movie "Don't Worry Darling."

  8. Polygon

    Did Harry Styles really just spit on Chris Pine? (opens Polygon)

    Published

    Polygon's feed description

    A viral video of the Don’t Worry Darling stars made ‘Zapruder’ trend, as internet-friendly beef overshadows one of the fall’s big releases

  9. Newsweek

    Harry Styles' "cringe" quote on films goes viral amid Chris Pine spit rumor (opens Newsweek)

    Published

    Newsweek's feed description

    "I thought this was a joke," one person wrote via Twitter.

  10. Southern Minnesota

    Chris Pine’s representative says ‘ridiculous’ Harry Styles spit claims are ‘odd online illusion’ (opens Southern Minnesota)

    Published

    Southern Minnesota's feed description

    Chris Pine’s representative has rubbished speculation that Harry Styles spat on him at the premiere of 'Don’t Worry Darling'.

  11. Lamag

    Don't Worry Darlings, Chris Pine Says Harry Styles Didn't Spit on Him (opens Lamag)

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    Lamag's feed description

    “There is nothing but respect between these two men,” says Pines' representative, so don't add him to the list of “Darling" dramas

  12. NBC10 Philadelphia

    Harry Styles Apparently Did Not Spit on Chris Pine at Venice Film Festival (opens NBC10 Philadelphia)

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    NBC10 Philadelphia's feed description

    A viral clip that many believed showed the pop singer spitting on his “Don’t Worry Darling” co-star drew intense speculation online.

  13. Newsweek

    Harry Styles 'Spitgate' Rages On Despite Chris Pine Rep's Denial (opens Newsweek)

    Published

    Newsweek's feed description

    The actor's rep says it is a "ridiculous story," but fans are still riveted by the drama surrounding the premiere of Olivia Wilde's "Don't Worry Darling."

  14. NBC Chicago

    Harry Styles Breaks His Silence About the Chris Pine #SpitGate Incident (opens NBC Chicago)

    Published

    NBC Chicago's feed description

    The brief clip, taken of the actors at the film’s world premiere at the Venice Film Festival on Sept. 5, appeared to show Pine stop clapping as Styles pursed his lips in the actor’s direction as he sat down.

  15. Glamour

    Harry Styles Jokes He ‘Just Popped to Venice to Spit on Chris Pine’ (opens Glamour)

    Published

    Glamour's feed description

    The singer addressed the 'Don't Worry Darling' premiere conspiracy theory at his Love on Tour show in New York.

  16. Newsweek

    Harry Styles demolishes Chris Pine "spit" rumor at New York gig (opens Newsweek)

    Published

    Newsweek's feed description

    After Harry Styles and Chris Pine broke the internet over "#Spitgate" at the "Don't Worry Darling" premiere, Styles mentioned the moment during a show.

  17. Fox News

    Harry Styles jokes he went to Venice 'to spit on Chris Pine' during New York City concert (opens Fox News)

    Published

    Fox News's feed description

    "Don't Worry Darling" drama continues to press on as Harry Styles discussed in a video his quick trip "to Venice to spit on Chris Pine," during a concert in NYC.

  18. Hiawatha World Online

    Harry Styles pokes fun at Chris Pine spit-gate as he returns to stage (opens Hiawatha World Online)

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    Hiawatha World Online's feed description

    Harry Styles has made light of going viral for allegedly spitting on Chris Pine.

  19. The Daily Caller

    Harry Styles Addresses Chris Pine Spitting Rumors In The Most Epic Way (opens The Daily Caller)

    Published

    The Daily Caller's feed description

    Harry Styles just broke his silence on the Chris Pine spitting rumors in the most hilarious, unsuspecting way.

Identical headlines usually mean shared wire copy. They are counted as separate articles but are not independent confirmation.

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