Don't Worry Darling

Fans are convinced that Harry Styles spit on his co-star Chris Pine's lap during the "Don't Worry Darling" premiere at the Venice Film Festival.

[ provided a possible explanation](https://twitter.com/cinemazietgeist/status/1566992856950218763), writing, “Chris pine just wondered where his sunglasses were after the applause. And he zoned out (likes he’s been doing all day) and realised [sic] it’s in his lap. 12 [Up Next](https://pagesix.com/2022/09/05/britney-spears-reacts-to-son-jaydens-hateful-interview/)

Recently, there have been controversies around the film, including claims that star Florence Pugh and director Olivia Wilde had a falling out. "As for all the ...

I don't think there'll ever be a time when the idea of controlling someone's body is not relevant to fight against," Wilde said. the kind of revolutionary who's willing to sacrifice everything to do what's right," she added. "In terms of the future, I try not to think about it too much... Shortly after, the Transformers actor claimed he "quit the film due to lack of rehearsal time." There's aspects of acting where you're drawing from experience, but for the most part, you're pretending to play someone else. [Shia LaBeouf denies being fired from Don't Worry Darling](https://www.news24.com/channel/movies/news/shia-labeouf-denies-being-fired-from-dont-worry-darling-20220827) [E!

The first red carpet for the highly anticipated "Don't Worry Darling" movie took place at the Venice Film Festival on Monday.

She wore a black jumpsuit to the red carpet in Venice.Ernesto Ruscio / Getty ImagesGemma Chan, who took part in the press conference earlier in the day, was seen walking the carpet at the Venice Film Festival.Chan plays another 1950s housewife, Shelley.Ernesto Ruscio / Getty ImagesChandler, Chan, and Pugh also took pictures together on the carpet.They each play housewives who appear to be monitored and controlled in a utopian experimental community.Franco Origlia / Getty ImagesMarvel star Marisa Tomei made an appearance on the Venice red carpet.Tomei wore netted leggings over her heels to the event.Stefania D'Alessandro / WireImageAnother Marvel star, Tessa Thompson, also appeared on the "Don't Worry Darling" red carpet.Thompson looks gorgeous in her green glossy dress.Stefania D'Alessandro / WireImageFinally, Pugh brought her grandma to the "Don't Worry Darling" premiere, and the pair posed for a few pictures.Pugh previously said during an episode of "Running Wild with Bear Grylls: The Challenge" that her grandma is an "adrenaline junkie." "Don't Worry Darling" cast and director Olivia Wilde at the Venice Film Festival premiere.Stephane Cardinale - Corbis / Corbis via Getty ImagesThe "Don't Worry Darling" world premiere took place at the Venice Film Festival on Monday.Despite the drama surrounding the movie, the stars were smiling as they posed on the red carpet.Florence Pugh, who missed the press conference for the movie, stunned in a sparkly dress.Florence Pugh, who plays lead character Alice Chambers, skipped the press conference for "Don't Worry Darling" but made a stunning entrance at the premiere.Pugh arrived in Venice as the press conference was taking place.Kate Green / Stringer / Getty ImagesEven Pugh's costars Nick Kroll, Gemma Chan, and Chris Pine couldn't help but admire her sparkly dress.The image of Pine taking a picture of Pugh with a disposable camera quickly went viral on social media.Ernesto Ruscio / Getty ImagesHarry Styles, who plays the other lead character, Jack Chambers, came to the red carpet in a blue suit with a big shirt collar.Styles, Gemma Chan, Olivia Wilde and Chris Pine took part in the Venice Film Festival press conference without Pugh.Elisabetta A. Villa / Getty ImagesOlivia Wilde, director of the film, arrived in a yellow dress.She also stars in the film as another 1950s housewife neighbor of Alice called Bunny.Ernesto Ruscio / Getty ImagesNick Kroll, who stars in the film, also made an appearance at the Venice premiere.A video of him kissing Styles after the movie premiered has gone viral on social media.Stefania D'Alessandro / WireImageChris Pine walked the carpet in a brown suit jacket and bow tie. Stefania D'Alessandro / WireImageRising star Sydney Chandler plays Violet in "Don't Worry Darling." Pine plays the villain of the film, Frank.Frank has been described as a cult leader in the community of "Don't Worry Darling."

Chris Pine fully disassociated and left his body at the premiere of Don't Worry Darling, and Twitter simply couldn't handle it.

This content is imported from Twitter. He confirmed this important piece of information back in March 2022, [saying](https://twitter.com/joshuahorowitz/status/1509513693201063949) "I had a flip phone for four years, or three years, and I just got an iPhone because I felt pummeled by how difficult being analog… You may be able to find the same content in another format, or you may be able to find more information, at their web site. [over this way,](https://www.cosmopolitan.com/entertainment/movies/a41017843/dont-worry-darling-drama-explained/) because this movie has been doing the most for weeks. I may immediately go back to a flip phone. Also, before you ask, yes: Chris is likely aware of said drama due to the fact that he recently gave up his beloved flip phone for an iPhone. But, having just gotten this crack machine, it’s really bad. These machines are really, really, really bad.

The internet is dissecting a clip which some people think shows Harry Styles "spitting" on Chris Pine at "Don't Worry Darling's" premiere at Venice Film ...

Social media users focused on Pine's lack of reaction as they sat next to each other in an interview as Styles said his favorite thing about Don't Worry Darling is that it "feels like it's a movie." "Someone needs to begin a full fledged investigation into what happened on that Don't Worry Darling set," wrote @korysverse on Twitter, sharing a short gif of the moment when the alleged spitting occurred. "Chris Pine just wondered where his sunglasses were after the applause," wrote @cinemazietgeist. [TikTok](https://www.newsweek.com/topic/tiktok) users have been focusing on a clip of Styles sitting down for a screening of Don't Worry Darling next to co-star Pine. As he moves to sit down, social media sleuths claim that Styles "spits" on Pine, which leads the Star Trek actor to react in disbelief. Styles and Wilde have also been under the microscope after the couple [arrived separately](https://www.newsweek.com/olivia-wilde-harry-styles-arrive-separately-dont-worry-darling-panel-1739849) at the events in Venice.

Did Harry Styles spit on Chris Pine as he took his seat for the premiere of Don't Worry Darling in Venice? Probably not, but it's a slow news day.

[had a different story](https://variety.com/2022/film/news/shia-labeouf-denies-fired-olivia-wilde-dont-worry-darling-1235350529/), saying LaBeouf’s process “was not conducive to the ethos that I demand in my productions.” So Shia brought the receipts, which included screenshots and a video of Wilde begging him to stay. [Florence Pugh](https://www.denofgeek.com/florence-pugh/) as Alice Chambers and Styles as her workaholic husband Jack, and is set in the 1950s. But as Styles finally took his seat next to Pine to watch Don’t Worry Darling in Venice, a video of the event emerged that has now been slowed down and zoomed in on more times than the Zapruder film in JFK. [Chris Pine](https://www.denofgeek.com/chris-pine/) is there. [Harry Styles](https://www.denofgeek.com/harry-styles/) spit on Chris Pine at the premiere of the pair’s beleaguered new thriller, Don’t Worry Darling. On the flipside, Don’t Worry Darling really didn’t need any of that expensive PR, because people have been talking about this thing nonstop.

After weeks of behind-the-scenes controversy, "Don't Worry Darling" finally premiered at the Venice Film Festival. Here is what critics had to say.

– But the explanation weirdly winds up being one of the strengths of the film, because Wilde brings to it enough captivating grisliness that the twist effectively reframes most of what's come before." The biggest problem with 'Don't Worry Darling' is that it ends in the wrong place: This could have been a reasonably effective dystopian chiller, but it takes a sharp swerve into feminist triumph that feels patched-on and facile." "More frustrating is that the film also offers stunning craft work, a wonderfully immersive quality, and one of star Florence Pugh's best performances yet. Arianne Phillips' retro-chic fashion-spread costumes and Katie Byron's swanky midcentury-modern sets (Palm Springs, California, is the direct reference) are a glossy visual feast, even if there's a hint of Ryan Murphy-style art-directorial excess." "As Victory's revered leader, only Chris Pine seems interested in and able to face off with Pugh, to go toe-to-toe. "What is convincing is how easily Styles sheds his pop-star flamboyance, even as he retains his British accent and takes over one party scene by dancing as if he were in a '40s musical. Everything he does on-screen practically evaporates from one scene to the next." "With her finely calibrated mixture of ferocity and doubt, Pugh grounds the film as a woman who won't be gaslit but may find that the alternatives are even worse. "Hearing all the rumors of a troubled set, of actors falling out with the director, one might have expected a cacophonous, cobbled-together catastrophe. "Don't Worry Darling" is so clearly, so obviously not set in an idyllic '50s community that to say the film packs a twist is not a twist at all. "If 'Don't Worry Darling's' back story has become the year's most appalling Hollywood train wreck, the movie itself, to some relief but also some disappointment, is nothing of the sort.

The psychological sci-fi thriller, starring Florence Pugh and Harry Styles, premiered this week at the Venice film festival, amid mounting reports of behind-the ...

(It was later clarified that this was because her flight landed after the fact.) LaBeouf denied this, sharing a video from the time which appears to show Wilde asking him to stay on, and referring to Pugh as “Miss Flo”. [Terms of use,](https://www.independent.co.uk/service/user-policies-a6184151.html) [Cookie policy](https://www.independent.co.uk/service/cookie-policy-a6184186.html) and [Privacy notice.](https://www.independent.co.uk/service/privacy-policy-a6184181.html) Ratner denied all of the allegations. He apologised for the homophobic slur, but the scandal had taken a toll on Tower Heist’s prospects. [Privacy policy](https://policies.google.com/privacy?hl=en) and [Terms of service](https://policies.google.com/terms?hl=en) apply. The interview prompted widespread condemnation over moments such as Ratner boasting about his sexual prowess, and discussing having sex with Lindsay Lohan. At the time, people suspected that Phoenix was going off the rails – Two Lovers got all but completely drowned out by the noise. He then memorably began jumping up and down on Oprah Winfrey’s furniture. [zone out during the press conference for the film and at the premiere later that evening have gone viral](https://www.independent.co.uk/arts-entertainment/films/news/chris-pine-dont-worry-darling-olivia-wilde-harry-styles-b2160600.html). [interview with The Independent](https://www.independent.co.uk/arts-entertainment/films/news/liam-neeson-rape-black-man-attack-cosh-cold-pursuit-sexual-assault-interview-a8760866.html). [here for a timeline of the behind-the-scenes controversies that have surrounded the film](https://www.independent.co.uk/arts-entertainment/films/news/dont-worry-darling-venice-controversy-b2160035.html).

Harry Styles, Olivia Wilde, Chris Pine and Florence Pugh stole the show at the Venice Film Festival — read more.

While Wilde has asserted that she fired the Even Stevens alum, telling Variety that his “process was not conducive to the ethos that I demand in my productions” as her priority was “creating a safe, trusting environment” for the cast, [LaBeouf disagrees.](https://www.usmagazine.com/entertainment/news/shia-labeouf-says-he-quit-dont-worry-darling-wasnt-fired/) “If she really commits, if she really puts her mind and heart into it at this point and if you guys can make peace — and I respect your point of view, I respect hers — but if you guys can do it, what do you think? “You know, I think this might be a bit of a wake-up call for Miss Flo, and I want to know if you’re open to giving this a shot with me, with us,” Wilde said, referring to Pugh, in August 2020. “You and I both know the reasons for my exit. While she was in attendance, she skipped the press conference, opting to fly in later with an Aperol Spritz in hand. “I know, as a director, how disruptive it is to lose an actor even for a day, so I’m very grateful to her, to [Dune director] Denis Villeneuve for helping us.

A director vs. star feud, desperate lip locks and errant spit made for one of the most buzzy promo tours in recent memory.

[crowed](https://twitter.com/romansgerri/status/1566792386772180993?s=20&t=_U5TxtoYfhpJ1UHuFiUh6Q) the Internet. A suspicious movement around Styles’ mouth supported the theory that he had, in fact, spit on Pine, and Twitter [fairly](https://twitter.com/PatchNavillus/status/1566972597207797760?s=20&t=CqskHd7uUKzpXynicCS5ng) [exploded](https://twitter.com/ItsWhitneyLeann/status/1566964791327039492?s=20&t=57TJjfrjQdpsKBBJ_hKEPQ) [with](https://twitter.com/been_herde/status/1566962799217188871?s=20&t=CqskHd7uUKzpXynicCS5ng) [jokes](https://twitter.com/indiespicee/status/1566982189547458560?s=20&t=CqTF9cJAOy74n2AtoZ_5zA). [joked](https://twitter.com/trinawatters/status/1566856718348439557?s=20&t=CqTF9cJAOy74n2AtoZ_5zA) Twitter user Trina Watters. [pointed out](https://twitter.com/BeeBabs/status/1567083709068726273?s=20&t=2dXgmGvgr017GbQGUddYGw), Pine “made no move to wipe” any spit from his lap. Plus, in [zoomed-in versions](https://twitter.com/matildashome/status/1566998365900079104?s=20&t=CqskHd7uUKzpXynicCS5ng) of the clip, Styles’ lips seem to be pressed together. And so, we come to the end of the Don’t Worry Darling Venice saga—but not nearly to the end of the DWD saga as a whole. [he said](https://twitter.com/leohoratio/status/1566840901019832321?s=20&t=OQ00vMiA2HSjdbQCZAABbA) in another interview as his co-star looked on. Cue another [timeless meme](https://twitter.com/goldenheartvhes/status/1566772285729562625?s=20&t=EWoLohOIXMtsDHSMQfP0FQ). [Magnetically DockingMode Electric Toothbrush](https://go.linkby.com/QOGPMLFJ) [sharing evidence](https://www.avclub.com/shia-labeouf-claims-not-fired-from-dont-worry-darling-1849461353?_ga=2.70244048.1978060498.1662473619-1488648406.1652714420) that suggested he was not fired from the movie, as Wilde had claimed. As a matter of historical record, what follows is a recap of all the petty drama that occurred on Sunday, September 5. (“Last time I followed a news event in real time this closely was Jan 6th,”

Harry Styles Has Been Accused Of Spitting On Chris Pine And Florence Pugh Appeared To Reference That Olivia Wilde Feud At The Seriously Messy “Don't Worry ...

In the clip, Harry first of all notices Olivia’s body language and turns to see who it is aimed at. Others wondered if this was an inside joke between the two men as they pointed out that Chris didn’t seem angry about it, with one person saying of the video: “When i look at this i see an inside joke i don’t know about. In one final turn of events, Harry didn’t leave before kissing his costar, Nick, on the lips. Olivia, Harry, and Chris have yet to post about Monday’s premiere on social media. In a clip, Olivia can be seen looking in Florence’s direction by peering behind the three people who are standing between them. She hinted that Florence wasn’t able to get to Venice before that evening’s premiere, saying: “Florence is a force and we are so grateful she’s able to make it tonight despite being in production on Dune. The glance at his lap also appeared to perfectly coordinate with where Harry’s spit would have landed on him. Harry is perhaps best known for being one-fifth of One Direction and a Grammy Award–winning solo musician. I’m so lucky that I get to do that, especially in this role.” “Can you just clear the air and address if there’s been a falling out there and if so why? I don’t feel the need to contribute, I think it’s sufficiently well nourished.” Olivia was joined by Harry, Chris Pine, and Gemma Chan as a moderator fielded questions from journalists.

Olivia Wilde's Don't Worry Darling has been the subject of some drama, and now there's a wild rumor about Harry Styles and Chris Pine.

And that might inspire folks to go see it in theaters and see what all the fuss is about. And amid various cases of Don’t Worry Darling drama, now fans think Harry Styles spit on Chris Pine during the premiere. Don’t Worry Darling will arrive in theaters on September 23rd. After working in administrative theater for a year in New York, he started as the Weekend Editor at CinemaBend. This clip definitely turned a few heads, and some folks truly think that Harry Styles spit on his Don’t Worry Darling co-star before sitting down. But now another controversy has been added to the list, as some fans think that Styles spat on Pine before sitting down. Plenty of folks online made it their mission to find out the truth of the situation. This includes some folks who slowed down the clip to get to the truth. They say any publicity is good publicity, and there’s certainly been plenty of chatter about Olivia Wilde’s new movie. While it remains to be seen if Pine or Styles’ team will respond to this rumor, it's yet another reason why folks are invested in what’s happening with Don’t Worry Darling. [the movie’s world premiere at the Venice Film Festival](https://www.cinemablend.com/movies/dont-worry-darling-earns-5-minute-applause-at-venice-film-festival-but-the-early-reviews-are-more-mixed), despite the drama and rumors surrounding the project. The ensemble recently assembled for

While the duo have an apparently perfect relationship, Victory hides a dark secret, which Alice begins to uncover. Chris Pine, Gemma Chan, and Olivia Wilde ...

Styles, as he did in Christopher Nolan's "Jack is a one-dimensional figure, and the One Direction star fails to give him any hidden depth. Directed by Olivia Wilde, it superciliously pinches ideas from other films without quite understanding how and why they worked in the first place. (It's not like we watch Chris Pine's speech and think, "What a good dude!" "Ultimately, the film raises far more questions than it answers, and is deeply unsatisfying as a result. It's just a shame all the effort has gone into a script without much of that 2019 debut's disarming freshness." [Variety](https://variety.com/2022/film/reviews/dont-worry-darling-review-florence-pugh-harry-styles-olivia-wilde-1235360429/) (opens in new tab) – Owen Gleiberman More frustrating is that the film also offers stunning craft work, a wonderfully immersive quality, and one of star Florence Pugh's best performances yet. She's required to disintegrate then galvanize – a trick that does at times evoke the emotional trajectory she nailed in "Pine seems to have the most fun, though, as a silver-tongued guru whose compliments and advice are delivered as smiling threats. While the duo have an apparently perfect relationship, Victory hides a dark secret, which Alice begins to uncover. Florence Pugh is being highly praised, and critics agree that the film's visuals are top-notch, but there's criticism aimed at the plot, particularly a big twist, and opinions on Harry Styles' performance vary.

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

Gossip-hungry fans, however, seem to have been having fun; compared to some of the nastier stories that come out of Hollywood, the Don’t Worry Darling gossip is comparatively lighthearted. This claim was disputed by LaBeouf, who insisted that he had quit the movie of his own accord. Of course, Pugh’s careful timing only fueled the flames of gossip. Pine does seem to react to something - perhaps his phone lit up with a notification, or maybe the sunglasses on his lap shifted. To many viewers, the viral clip appeared to show Styles spitting on Pine’s lap, while others dismissed the claim as ridiculous. The clip shows Styles pursing his lips, before taking his seat beside Pine - Pine quickly glances down at his lap, seemingly in disbelief.

From Florence Pugh and Olivia Wilde's 'feud' to Harry Style's accent, Don't Worry Darling has been causing controversy.

Styles and Pine have yet to comment on the incident. A video of Styles taking his seat at the Don't Worry Darling premiere next to co-star Chris Pine went viral after some Twitter users alleged that the former One Directioner spat on Pine. In the clip, which you can watch above, Styles takes a seat and Pine stops clapping and looks bemused at something. "This might be a bit of a wake-up call for Miss Flo, and I wanna know if you're open to giving this a shot with me," she says in the video, asking LeBeouf to return to set. He has a process that, in some ways, seems to require a combative energy, and I don’t personally believe that is conducive to the best performances." "If she really commits, if she really puts her mind and heart into it at this point and if you guys can make peace – and I respect her point of view and I respect yours – what do you think? "We are just so grateful that she is able to make it tonight despite being in production on He added: “I think the fun part is you never know what you’re doing. He then released a private video he received from Wilde in order to back up his side of the story – in the video, it appears Wilde is asking LeBeouf to return to the production. She added: "Ultimately, my responsibility is to the production and to the cast to protect them. "His process was not conducive to the ethos that I demand in my productions. Ahead of the film's release, Don't Worry Darling has been the subject of several controversies – with the majority taking place at the 79th Venice Film Festival, where the movie had its world premiere.

Florence Pugh has starred in everything from blockbusters to indie films to period dramas – here is everything you need to know about her filmography so far ...

She portrays the character of Yelena Belova, a sister figure to Johansson's Natasha Romanoff. After being inundated with movie offers, the actress bagged herself a role within the Marvel Cinematic Universe – joining the likes of Tom Holland, Chris Evans and Don't Worry Darling co-star Harry Styles (more on that later). [Florence Pugh Wants People To Focus Less On Her Sex Scenes With Harry Styles](https://www.capitalfm.com/news/florence-pugh-harry-styles-sex-scenes-dont-worry-darling/) She marked the start of this huge year in her career with Fighting with My Family, which certainly put her on the map! Florence Pugh's career began in 2014 when she landed her first role in the mystery drama The Falling with Masie Williams – and she was still at college at the time, impressive! The star first burst onto the scenes when she was just 18, and her star is set to soar to new heights with the release of the Olvia Wilde-directed flick,

A timeline of Olivia Wilde, Harry Styles, and Florence Pugh's rumored drama on 'Don't Worry Darling,' their new film out September 23 after premiering at ...

(Notably, Timothée Chalamet, Dune 2’s [angsty lead](https://www.thecut.com/2022/09/timothee-chalamet-societal-collapse-venice.html?#_ga=2.26791290.659604080.1662352621-348769112.1662188860), has time to do press for his film, [Bones and All](https://www.vulture.com/2022/08/timothe-chalamet-bones-and-all-movie-cast-release-date-trailer.html), at the festival.) [reportedly](https://variety.com/2022/film/news/florence-pugh-olivia-wilde-dont-worry-darling-venice-ovation-1235337824/) premieres to a four-minute standing ovation, during which Pugh makes a point of clapping for Wilde. Sudeikis [maintains](https://www.vulture.com/2022/08/olivia-wilde-jason-sudeikis-custody-papers-on-stage.html) that he did not want the documents to be served so publicly and regrets the way it happened. [a report](https://people.com/movies/olivia-wilde-and-harry-styles-close-friendship-quickly-turned-romantic-on-movie-set/) claiming that Wilde and Styles made their relationship obvious on the set of Don’t Worry Darling. [Page Six” suggests](https://pagesix.com/2022/07/30/florence-pugh-upset-over-olivia-wilde-harry-styles-affair/) that Wilde and Styles’s relationship started as an affair. She expresses that she is “heartbroken” and not ready to give up on him. For example, she emphasizes her desire to portray “female pleasure,” dismisses the rumored pay disparity as “invented clickbait,” and expands on her displeasure with the CinemaCon incident with Sudeikis’s custody papers. I’m the happiest director in the world,” she [tweets](https://twitter.com/oliviawilde/status/1253756488847290368). [“You got the cinema / I bring the pop to the cinema”](https://www.vulture.com/2022/05/harry-styles-harrys-house-lyrics-olivia-wilde.html)Photo-Illustration: Vulture. [Instagram caption](https://www.instagram.com/p/B_YFrFQFjId/) reacting to the news. [Per “Page Six](https://pagesix.com/2021/01/04/olivia-wilde-harry-styles-spark-dating-rumors-by-holding-hands/),” 28-year-old Harry Styles and 38-year-old Olivia Wilde are dating. Wilde marketed Don’t Worry Darling as a rare showcase of “female pleasure” and seemed to frame the production itself as an empowering workplace — one where her “no assholes” rule could cause LaBeouf’s exit in order to protect Pugh.

'Don't Worry Darling" stars Harry Styles and Chris Pine have a dramatically mouthwatering moment for the scandal-addled film at the Venice Film Festival.

[ scandal-addled production](https://www.latimes.com/entertainment-arts/movies/story/2022-09-02/dont-worry-darling-movie-explained-olivia-wilde-harry-styles-jason-sudeikis-florence-pugh-shia-labeouf) continued to be a spitballing sport all over social media instead. “do i think harry styles purposely spit on chris pine? do i think it’s absolutely hilarious to pretend he did? [tweet](https://twitter.com/jiawnah/status/1567163129020252164). Then Pine looks down at his own lap and pauses for a moment, then appears to laugh. But as the former One Direction frontman readies himself to sit to Pine’s left, he briefly appears to pucker his lips. [the lukewarmly received film](https://www.latimes.com/entertainment-arts/movies/story/2022-09-05/dont-worry-darling-review-olivia-wilde-florence-pugh-harry-styles) continued after director Wilde and actor Shia LaBeouf [squabbled during the making](https://www.latimes.com/entertainment-arts/movies/story/2022-08-26/not-so-fast-olivia-wilde-shia-labeouf-wants-to-clear-the-air-i-quit-your-film) of the high-profile project and Pugh, who was at the center of that spat, [cut back on her press events](https://www.latimes.com/entertainment-arts/story/2022-09-04/florence-pugh-venice-film-festival-dont-worry-darling-premiere) before and during the premiere. The clip showed Styles, 28, arriving to take his empty seat next to Pine, 42, who is smiling while joining Wilde and the crowd in applause. Earlier, [an awkward,](https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-news/harry-styles-olivia-wilde-dont-worry-darling-venice-1235212421/) [Florence Pugh-less press conference](https://www.latimes.com/entertainment-arts/story/2022-09-04/florence-pugh-venice-film-festival-dont-worry-darling-premiere) and footage of Pine [“astral projecting”](https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-news/harry-styles-spitting-dont-worry-darling-venice-1235212785/) [during a joint interview](https://twitter.com/ShadowKnightPK/status/1567159980867862528) with Styles further cemented that sentiment. [quipped](https://twitter.com/Mac70J/status/1566958343461249024). [brief clip](https://twitter.com/SteveRogers1943/status/1566959109928325120) that showed [the alleged spit take](https://twitter.com/therealsupes/status/1566967137952219136) while Styles took his seat in the Sala Grande. [poring over several angles](https://www.tiktok.com/@varietymagazine/video/7140084976686615850) of [footage of its stars](https://www.tiktok.com/@zeroisurher0/video/7140084779826941227?is_from_webapp=v1&item_id=7140084779826941227&lang=en) Harry Styles and Chris Pine at the Venice International Film Festival.

The film's off-screen drama gripped the Venice Film Festival over the weekend, from the alleged discord between director Olivia Wilde and star Florence Pugh ...

“As for all the endless tabloid gossip and noise out there, the internet feeds itself. (This is to say nothing of the multiple controversies already besieging the film, including a public dispute between Wilde and former DWD star Shia LaBeouf about whether or not he was fired.) Here, a study guide for the events of the past few days. I think it’s sufficiently well nourished.” Subsequent questions about LaBeouf were swiftly shut down by a moderator. But her absence only fueled rumors of a rift with Wilde, [reportedly](https://puck.news/worry-darling-worry-a-lot/) over Pugh’s frustration with Wilde and Styles’s on-set romance; [the hyper-sexual nature of the trailer](https://www.harpersbazaar.com/culture/film-tv/a40772062/florence-pugh-dont-worry-darling-interview/) (in which Styles’s Jack goes down on Pugh’s Alice); and a video released by LaBeouf [to Variety](https://variety.com/2022/film/news/shia-labeouf-denies-fired-olivia-wilde-dont-worry-darling-1235350529/) in which Wilde, in attempting to keep LaBeouf from leaving the film, says that his impending departure “might be a bit of a wake-up call for Miss Flo.” [the film’s](https://www.vogue.com/article/venice-film-festival-dont-worry-darling-review) off-screen drama gripped the Venice International Film Festival over the weekend.

Olivia Wilde responded to the Florence Pugh tabloid drama during the press conference for Don't Worry Darling.

"Alice (Pugh) and Jack (Styles) are lucky to be living in Victory, the experimental company town housing the men who work for the top-secret Victory Project and their families. In addition to being the director and writer, respectively, both Wilde and Silberman serve as producers on the film alongside Miri Yoon and Roy Lee. Don't Worry Darling made its world premiere at the 79th Venice International Film Festival currently being held in the titular city and is set to make its way to US theaters later this month on September 23. [The New York Times](https://www.nytimes.com/2022/09/05/movies/olivia-wilde-florence-pugh-harry-styles-dont-worry-darling.html?referringSource=articleShare), Wilde spoke highly of Pugh, saying that she is "a force" and that she "can’t say enough how honored I am to have her as our lead.” She specifically took aim at all the internet rumors and "endless tabloid gossip" about the two's relationship and issues, saying that "the internet feeds itself. Those at the event have noted that the star and director did not interact with each other, with the pair reportedly being separate at the red carpet and sitting away from each other during the film's screening, with Pugh apparently facing away from the director during the standing ovation. [Don't Worry Darling](https://collider.com/tag/dont-worry-darling/), which featured the director as well as members of the cast.

Did Harry Styles spit on Chris Pine? Is Florence Pugh mad at Olivia Wilde? Here's our guide to the rumors circling the not-yet-released "Don't Worry Darling ...

Did he receive a funny text? Did he really spot spit? Or did he just happen to look down, as humans are prone to do?

Chris Pine is the true star of the film's press tour as the newest subject of the meme machine.

The video essentially paints LaBeouf as a misunderstood artist and co-star Florence Pugh (who Wilde calls “Miss Flo”) as a diva who can’t get along with him. It all sort of feels like watching the popular group of friends self-implode during the final months of senior year, and to quote Olivia Wilde herself: Don’t Worry, Darling was initially set to star Shia LaBeouf, who exited the project during production.

The film stars Harry Styles and Florence Pugh as Alice and Jack, a couple who live in the idealised community of Victory, an experimental company town housing ...

To be eligible to win, entrants must follow How much is Alice willing to lose to expose what's happening in this paradise? But when cracks in their idyllic life begin to appear, exposing flashes of something much more sinister lurking beneath the attractive façade, Alice can't help questioning exactly what they're doing in Victory and why.

Don't Worry Darling is wildly different, a psychological thriller set in 1950s suburbia. It follows a married couple Alice, played by Florence Pugh, and her ...

On the other hand, the movie received praise in the form of a standing ovation at the Venice Film Festival. Plus, the ongoing tension between [Florence Pugh and Olivia Wilde](https://screenrant.com/florence-pugh-olivia-wilde-feud-dont-worry-darling/) comes with rumors of a wage gap, inappropriate relationship dynamics, and the uncomfortable sexualization of the film. Scandals and controversy also breed interest, and it's fair to guess many will watch the movie just to see what all the fuss was about. [Don't Worry Darling's cast by Harry Styles](https://screenrant.com/dont-worry-darling-movie-harry-styles-cast/), and only a few months later, a relationship began between Styles and director Olivia Wilde. Since it was announced back in 2020, Don't Worry Darling has been full of intrigue, at first thanks to its promising director and exciting cast, but more recently because of rumors and reports of drama between its stars and director. With the likes of Chris Pine and Gemma Chan joining in, the cast is packed full of talent.

Curious to know when 'Don't Worry Darling' will be released in cinemas? We have everything to know, including the films streaming details, here.

Comedian Nick Kroll, Pistol star Sydney Chandler and emerging actress Kiki Layne will also be starring in the film. However if heading to the cinemas isn’t for you, although Harry Styles does insist that Don't Worry Darling is a real “go to the theatre movie film”, then you can rest assured that the film may also be getting the streaming treatment. So far, critics have delivered very mixed reviews about the film’s set up and delivery. [Variety](https://variety.com/2022/film/features/olivia-wilde-harry-styles-sex-scenes-dont-worry-darling-1235347929/), Oliva explained that it was her and Florence who “to find their Jack”, with the pair petitioning for Styles to land the role, however the publication cites he was “touring and unavailable”. As for us? Styles stars across Florence as her very sexy husband, Jack, who is employed in the very mysterious ‘Victory Project’ and has a penchant for performing oral sex on his wife—as we saw in that contentious trailer.

Nick Kroll, Florence Pugh, Chris Pine, Olivia Wilde, Sydney Chandler, Harry This is the cast of Don't Worry Darling. Making a chart about who is supposedly ...

[Styles allegedly spit](https://twitter.com/RaminSetoodeh/status/1566972333419536384?s=20&t=TrUCbUgmtEiE0QzT8ZGWHg) on Pine during the seating for the premiere. [interview](https://twitter.com/romansgerri/status/1566792386772180993) with both men, Styles was asked what he liked about the film, and cobbled together a word salad, saying, “My favorite thing about the movie is that it feels like a movie. On Twitter, Corbin-Murray also liked a [post](https://mobile.twitter.com/RCorbinMurray/likes) that defended Pugh and used the hashtag “TimesUpOlivia.” Her stylist, Rebecca Corbin-Murray, also [posted a shot](https://www.instagram.com/p/CiIrTMgDNqD/) of Pugh’s red carpet look with the caption “Miss Flo” — the nickname that Wilde used to refer to Pugh in her video to LaBeouf. That’s all led to chatter about a [possible split](https://www.hitc.com/en-gb/2022/09/06/harry-styles-and-olivia-wilde-split-rumours-swirl-amid-venice-film-festival/), which would give us a fitting, symmetrical end to the movie’s mythology. Fans [spotted](https://www.instagram.com/p/CgSNTldMwak/?utm_source=ig_embed&ig_rid=4a85e0eb-d15b-4b4e-ab5c-4fd5c43302db) that Wilde would [post](https://www.instagram.com/p/CLScxg4n4dO/?utm_source=ig_embed&ig_rid=467d5d35-7e33-48e4-bed1-1f371f2bb5dd) about Pugh but never be reciprocated. [Variety](https://variety.com/2022/film/news/shia-labeouf-denies-fired-olivia-wilde-dont-worry-darling-1235350529/) she had fired LaBeouf because she felt that she could not create “a safe, trusting environment” with him onboard (FKA twigs, who dated LaBeouf, [sued the actor in January 2021](https://www.nytimes.com/2020/12/11/arts/music/fka-twigs-shia-labeouf-abuse.html) and accused him of sexual battery, assault, and infliction of emotional distress). A source close to [Sudeikis told Variety](https://variety.com/2022/film/news/jason-sudeikis-olivia-wilde-served-cinemacon-1235243123/) that the company that processes the papers is responsible for the timing and that Sudeikis had no prior knowledge of when Wilde would be served, but the optics sure seem like all those reports of a friendly breakup were way off, and Wilde agrees. [had an affair on set](https://pagesix.com/2022/07/30/florence-pugh-upset-over-olivia-wilde-harry-styles-affair/), which seems to indicate that the split wasn’t as amicable as the ex-couple’s statement said. [Wilde told Variety](https://variety.com/2022/film/features/olivia-wilde-harry-styles-sex-scenes-dont-worry-darling-1235347929/) in an interview, going into depth about what it was like to get served in front of all those people. [an affair](https://pagesix.com/2022/07/30/florence-pugh-upset-over-olivia-wilde-harry-styles-affair/) on set. The couple, who have two children together, released a statement that said the split was “amicable.” According to a source who spoke to [Entertainment Tonight](https://www.etonline.com/why-olivia-wilde-and-jason-sudeikis-split-after-9-years-together-156395): “They just fell out of love in a romantic way, but still have love towards one another as people ...

The video shows both Olivia Wilde and Chris Pine sitting in their row. When Harry Styles joins them and takes his seat, the singer's body language seemed to ...

[drama involving Florence Pugh, Olivia Wilde and Harry Styles](https://www.cinemablend.com/movies/after-rumors-swirled-about-alleged-drama-between-florence-pugh-olivia-wilde-and-harry-styles-whats-really-going-on). It’s hard to imagine any other kind of drama cropping up ahead of the movie’s release but, then again, we’ve been surprised before. The news outlet also reports that no spitting incident of any kind was called out by anyone attending the premiere. To Variety’s knowledge, there was no sort of tension between the two stars as they promoted their production at the festival. A representative for Pine responded to the viral controversy via a statement sent to When Harry Styles joins them and takes his seat, the singer's body language seemed to suggest that the singer spits on his co-star.

With all eyes on the Venice Film Festival premiere of "Don't Worry Darling," take a look inside every bit of the drama reportedly involving stars Harry ...

“It all adds up to a trifecta for having credibility problems going forward.” [The “Little Women” star did not attend Monday’s press conference and photo call in Venice, but arrived in Italy in time for the premiere.](https://pagesix.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2022/07/olivia-wilde-harry-styles-italy-01.jpg) “I, too, am heartbroken, and I want to figure this out.” He has a process that, in some ways, seems to require a combative energy, and I don’t personally believe that is conducive to the best performances.” Rebecca Corbin-Murray, who dresses the actress, posted a photo of Pugh wearing Valentino Haute Couture ahead of the screening. I quit your film because your actors and I couldn’t find time to rehearse.” On Monday, ahead of the film’s Venice premiere, Pugh may have stayed quiet on social media — but her stylist slyly winked at the whole mess. I don’t feel I need to contribute to it.” “His process was not conducive to the ethos that I demand in my productions. “She was in Marvel properties where she did PR out the ass. [Miss Flo.](https://pagesix.com/2022/09/06/florence-pughs-olivia-wildes-stylists-jump-into-dont-worry-darling-drama/)“ [claiming that he was the one who walked away](https://pagesix.com/2022/08/26/shia-labeouf-denies-being-fired-from-dont-worry-darling/).

Florence Pugh showed up late, sipped Aperol spritz, and did not make eye contact with just anyone. Olivia Wilde sidestepped questions.

Missing from the introductory photo-call was Pugh, who would land after the press conference—allegedly due to her Dune: Part Two filming schedule, [People](https://people.com/movies/florence-pugh-skipping-dont-worry-darling-press-venice-film-festival-will-walk-carpet-exclusive/) wrote. And in recent weeks, controversy about whether Shia LaBeouf [had quit or was fired](https://www.vanityfair.com/hollywood/2022/08/shia-labeouf-denies-olivia-wilde-fired-him-from-dont-worry-darling-i-quit-your-film) from DWD bubbled over. Amid her real-life [relationship](https://www.vanityfair.com/style/2021/01/harry-styles-olivia-wilde-relationship-santa-barbara-chemistry-dont-worry-darling) with Styles, Wilde was reportedly [served custody papers](https://www.vanityfair.com/hollywood/2022/04/report-olivia-wilde-served-with-custody-papers-while-onstage-at-cinemacon) from ex Jason Sudeikis while presenting her film onstage at CinemaCon in April. [steamy onscreen chemistry](https://www.vanityfair.com/hollywood/2022/07/florence-pugh-and-harry-styles-are-a-chaotic-couple-in-dont-worry-darling-trailer) was first unveiled in a series of mysterious trailers. “Florence is a force, and we are so grateful that she is able to make it tonight despite being in production on Dune,” she told reporters. Ahead, a timeline of all the drama at Venice—from strategic water taxi exits to an action-packed standing ovation.

The rollout of Olivia Wilde's thriller has been clouded with rumors of inner-cast feuds.

Styles’ dedicated force of fans have not all been welcoming to Wilde, with some [disparaging](https://www.thedailybeast.com/obsessed/why-do-harry-styles-fans-hate-olivia-wilde) the actress and director online. Wilde and Styles were rumored to be dating in January 2021, shortly after he replaced LaBeouf in the DWD cast and news broke that Wilde had separated from her longtime partner Jason Sudeikis. A video went viral on social media showing Styles leaning over Pine while taking the seat next to him in the theater, and then showing Pine shaking his head and Wilde wincing, which many took as evidence that Styles spit on Pine.A video went viral on social media showing Styles leaning over Pine while taking the seat next to him in the theater, and then showing Pine shaking his head and Wilde wincing, which many took as evidence that Styles spit on Pine. The cast appeared together on the red carpet—with Styles and Wilde separated, so no photos of the rumored couple could be taken, and with Pugh separated from Wilde.The cast appeared together on the red carpet—with Styles and Wilde separated, so no photos of the rumored couple could be taken, and with Pugh separated from Wilde. Wilde said she “doesn’t feel the need to contribute” to the “endless tabloid gossip” at a press conference at the Venice Film Festival, which Pugh is absent for, and a moderator shuts down a follow-up question about LaBeouf’s exit.Wilde said she “doesn’t feel the need to contribute” to the “endless tabloid gossip” at a press conference at the Venice Film Festival, which Pugh is absent for, and a moderator shuts down a follow-up question about LaBeouf’s exit. Rumors of an on-set feud between Wilde and Pugh had already been building, but when The Don’t Worry Darling trailer was released and Pugh didn't share the trailer on her Instagram, the gossip went mainstream.Rumors of an on-set feud between Wilde and Pugh had already been building, but when The Don’t Worry Darling trailer was released and Pugh didn't share the trailer on her Instagram, the gossip went mainstream.

The film generated plenty of buzz during its world premiere as feuds between cast members continued. What happened between Oliva Wilde and Shia LaBeouf?

“Just to be clear, Harry Styles did not spit on Chris Pine,” the rep continued. The internet has been keeping a close eye on Chris Pine, another “Don’t Worry Darling” cast member. “He has a process that, in some ways, seems to require a combative energy, and I don’t personally believe that is conducive to the best performances. Meanwhile, Pine, who was sitting next to him, pauses, looks down on his lap, shakes his head and then grins. (She reportedly had previous obligations for filming “Dune 2” and her flight didn’t land until the press event was over.) I believe that creating a safe, trusting environment is the best way to get people to do their best work. If she really commits, if she really puts her mind and heart into it at this point, and if you guys can make peace — and I respect your point of view, I respect hers — but if you guys can do it, what do you think? I don’t feel the need to contribute. “You know, I think this might be a bit of a wake-up call for Miss Flo, and I want to know if you’re open to giving this a shot with me, with us. Ultimately, my responsibility is to the production and to the cast to protect them. As jolly as that may seem, the cast has been a PR nightmare. The film follows a housewife who suspects her husband’s company is hiding something.

The psychological sci-fi thriller, starring Florence Pugh and Harry Styles, premiered this week at the Venice film festival, amid mounting reports of behind-the ...

(It was later clarified that this was because her flight landed after the fact.) LaBeouf denied this, sharing a video from the time which appears to show Wilde asking him to stay on, and referring to Pugh as “Miss Flo”. [Terms of use,](https://www.independent.co.uk/service/user-policies-a6184151.html) [Cookie policy](https://www.independent.co.uk/service/cookie-policy-a6184186.html) and [Privacy notice.](https://www.independent.co.uk/service/privacy-policy-a6184181.html) Ratner denied all of the allegations. He apologised for the homophobic slur, but the scandal had taken a toll on Tower Heist’s prospects. [Privacy policy](https://policies.google.com/privacy?hl=en) and [Terms of service](https://policies.google.com/terms?hl=en) apply. The interview prompted widespread condemnation over moments such as Ratner boasting about his sexual prowess, and discussing having sex with Lindsay Lohan. At the time, people suspected that Phoenix was going off the rails – Two Lovers got all but completely drowned out by the noise. He then memorably began jumping up and down on Oprah Winfrey’s furniture. [zone out during the press conference for the film and at the premiere later that evening have gone viral](https://www.independent.co.uk/arts-entertainment/films/news/chris-pine-dont-worry-darling-olivia-wilde-harry-styles-b2160600.html). [interview with The Independent](https://www.independent.co.uk/arts-entertainment/films/news/liam-neeson-rape-black-man-attack-cosh-cold-pursuit-sexual-assault-interview-a8760866.html). [here for a timeline of the behind-the-scenes controversies that have surrounded the film](https://www.independent.co.uk/arts-entertainment/films/news/dont-worry-darling-venice-controversy-b2160035.html).

Don't Worry Darling is director Olivia Wilde's second feature film, following her 2019 debut, Booksmart. The movie, which stars Florence Pugh, Harry Styles, ...

"As a communications guy, my gut reaction to this kind of thing when it is on an international stage is that it is all about getting attention," says film and media historian Chris Yogerst. Chris Pine being supportive and taking photos of Florence Pugh on the ‘Don't Worry Darling’ red carpet at the 79th Venice International Film Festival. Analyzing the videos of #Spittake, as some users have put it, has become the Zapruder film of Twitter. The suspicious movement around Styles' mouth made some wonder: Did Harry Styles spit on Chris Pine? Internet speculation didn't stop once the cast went into the theater. Chris Pine's reaction to this moment birthed memes that would pave the way for many more to come. In a video originally posted to On Monday morning ahead of the premiere, Wilde and the film's stars participated in a press conference — most of them, that is. Absent from the panel was Pugh, who flew to Italy from Budapest where she had been filming the sequel to Dune. The film is a psychological thriller set in the 1950s, in the fictional town of Victory, Calif. The movie, which stars Florence Pugh, Harry Styles, Chris Pine, Gemma Chan and Wilde herself, premiered on Monday at the festival and is scheduled for wide release on Sept. "Some aspects of the unfolding interpersonal drama definitely appear like an unwieldy mess," Nicholas Baer, Assistant Professor of Media, Arts & Society at Utrecht University, told NPR.

Posted Sept. 6, 2022, 5:52 p.m.. Olivia Wilde's psychological thriller Don't Worry Darling has caught the attention of the internet, with rumors of feuds, ...

He also shared screenshots of his alleged exchanges with Wilde, as well as a video of Wilde apparently urging LeBeouf to stay with the project and make peace with Pugh – or "Miss Flo" as she calls her – in an attempt to get the production back on track. With all of this erupting right before the Venice Film Festival, it's safe to say that all eyes were on the cast of Don't Worry Darling at the event. You might want to stock up on the popcorn. There was also a rumor that Pugh got paid three times less than Styles for her role in the film, but Wilde later branded that story as "clickbait." He was originally cast in the movie alongside Pine but departed the project six months later. In the footage, Styles strides up to his assigned seat next to co-star Pine and appears to momentarily hover over his lap before sitting down. When people aren't discussing "spit-gate," they're likely talking about one of the many other viral moments coming out of the festival. Chris Pine gets all the awards for trying his best to play it off and not slap this man. Been watching the clip of this incident like it is the Zapruder film. Rather than discussing the movie though, people have been dissecting cast interactions as they seek to understand what has been happening on and off the set. The most recent chapter came out of Venice Film Festival, where the cast descended on the red carpet for the movie's world premiere. The movie's behind-the-scenes drama has become the topic of much debate as online spectators have attempted to unravel the chaos plaguing the picture.

The rumour mill around Don't Worry Darling won't stop spinning. The cast descended on Venice Film Festival on Monday, where the film had its world premiere.

Shortly after, the Transformers actor claimed he "quit the film due to lack of rehearsal time." There are claims that lead Florence Pugh, and director Olivia Wilde had a falling out over her relationship with Styles, who plays the male lead. While controversies around the film were quickly shut down at a press conference, a video started circulating on social media on Tuesday dubbed spit gate.