In 2012, actors Andrew Garfield and Emma Stone’s public display of affection on the streets of New York City ignited rumors of their romantic relationship. Garfield expressed his excitement about working with Stone, describing their on-screen chemistry as wild and thrilling during the shoot. However, their love story took an unexpected turn.
Sadly, like many things in life, the celebrity romance between Andrew Garfield and Emma Stone eventually came to an end in 2015. Despite their breakup, the former couple managed to maintain a close and amicable relationship, proving that even after the love fades, friendship can endure.
Andrew Garfield Lied To Emma Stone About A Role
In a candid moment on the Happy Sad Confused podcast in January 2022, Andrew Garfield admitted to keeping a secret from his former partner Emma Stone regarding his involvement in Spider-Man: No Way Home. Despite Stone’s persistent inquiries about his role in the film, Garfield consistently gave the same response, choosing to keep the surprise under wraps.
“I was like, ‘I don’t know what you’re talking about,‘” he told host Josh Horowitz. Eventually, however, the jig was up. “And then she saw it. She was like, ‘You’re a jerk,‘” Garfield recalled.
Despite the stress and anxiety, Andrew Garfield found a strange sense of enjoyment in keeping the secret of his involvement in Spider-Man: No Way Home. In an interview with The Wrap, Garfield admitted to the challenging nature of the task but remained committed to maintaining the surprise, ensuring no harm was done in his little white lies. Garfield said,
“I would want the actor to do an incredibly good job at convincing me he wasn’t in it,” he said. “And then I would want to lose my mind in the theater when my instinct was proven right. That’s what I would want.”
Spiderman: No Way Home brought together Tobey Maguire from the original Spider-Man series, Tom Holland from the MCU, and Andrew Garfield from The Amazing Spider-Man series.
Emma Stone Called Out Andrew Garfield’s Anti-feminist Remarks
Andrew Garfield faced backlash when he made a controversial comment implying that Spider-Man was being portrayed as feminine for stitching his own costume. The remark disappointed many feminists who saw it as reinforcing gender stereotypes. The incident occurred during an interaction with a curious British child who innocently inquired about the superhero’s costume origins.
In response to Andrew Garfield’s comment, Emma Stone questioned, “It’s feminine how?” Her retort led Garfield to quickly backtrack and offer a feeble explanation that “we all have feminine in us.” Despite the attempt at clarification, his initial remark sparked a debate and raised eyebrows among many who felt it perpetuated harmful stereotypes.
In response, Garfield went on the defensive, exclaiming, “It’s amazing how you took that as an insult.” However, Stone maintained her composure and clarified, “No, I’m not taking that as an insult, I’m asking how it’s feminine.” The exchange left a lingering tension in the air as both actors held their ground.
Spider-Man: No Way Home is available for streaming on Disney+.
Source: Nicki Swift
