Olivia Wilde says Harry Styles spitting on Chris Pine is just "another weird rumour".
Video footage recently went viral of the As It Was singer and his Don't Worry Darling co-star at the premiere of their movie at the Venice Film Festival, with many speculating that Styles spat on Pine.
However, a rep for the latter rubbished the online accusations that the 28-year-old star spat as he took his seat next to his 42-year-old co-star before the screening.
Styles even went on to poke fun at Spitgate during his New York City concert.
And now, the movie's director - who is also Styles' girlfriend - is having her say.
Speaking on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert, Wilde said: "Another one of our weird rumours, 'Spitgate', which you might have heard about, is I think..."
Cobert then firmly butted in and asked: "Did Harry Styles spit on Chris Pine, why or why not? Support your answer."
"But I think it's a perfect example of, like, people will look for drama anywhere they can. Harry did not spit on Chris, in fact..."
The host then teased his guest adding: "Only time will tell."
Wilde smiled back: "No, he really didn't."
Harry Styles, Gemma Chan, Chris Pine and director Olivia Wilde pose for photographers at the photo call for the film Don't Worry Darling during the 79th edition of the Venice Film Festival. Photo / AP
Pine's spokesperson had said in a statement to Variety: "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.
"Just to be clear, Harry Styles did not spit on Chris Pine."
The clip prompted gossip of a rift between the pair.
But the rep confirmed that they have "nothing but respect" for each other and that the speculation was wide off the mark.
The spokesperson added: "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."
As Styles marked his milestone 10th concert at the New York City venue on September 7, the Late Night Talking singer joked about the spitting fiasco.
He told the crowd: "This is our 10th show at Madison Square Garden, it is wonderful, wonderful, wonderful to be back here.
