Harry Styles did not spit on Chris Pines, clarifies actor's representative after indicative video goes viral 

No, Harry Styles did not spit on Chris Pine. On Monday the two actors shared the spotlight at Venice Film Festival, where their film 'Don't Worry Darling' had its world premiere. Hours later, a clip made rounds on the Internet which suggested that Styles spat on Pine before taking a seat next to him during the screening of their film.

Now, a day since the clip went viral, Pine's representative has dismissed the claims and called it a ridiculous story.

The viral clip shows Styles approaching his seat next to Pine, and as he is about to sit, he leans towards Pine and 'spits' on his lap. At the same time Pine, already seated and clapping, pauses midway, smile,s and looks down at his lap. He then grabs his sunglasses and keeps smiling as Styles sits next to him and waves at the audience.

Watch the viral video here:

Now, in a statement issued to Variety, Pine's representative said, "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. 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.”

There were some who defended Styles too.