Regardless of what social media detectives might be saying, Chris Pine’s reps confirm that no, Harry Styles did not spit on his Don’t Worry Darling costar at the Venice International Film Festival. Speculation about the incident ignited when a video started making the rounds on social media in which Styles takes a seat next to Pine, yet Pine stops clapping right after Styles briefly leans over his costar before taking his own seat, with Styles’ body language leading some to think he spit on Pine, which is why Pine stopped clapping. Unsurprisingly, this wasn’t anything more than the Internet trying to spark more drama surrounding the film.

Chris pine just wondered where his sunglasses were after the applause. And he zoned out (likes he’s been doing all day) and realised it’s in his lap. So I am sorry to say harry styles did not spit on him. pic.twitter.com/7b4GoCvnHJ