'This is a ridiculous story': Chris Pine's publicist says Harry Styles did not spit at co-star

'There is nothing but respect between these two men'

Speculation dominated sections of the internet after video footage emerged that appeared to show Styles depositing spittle into Pine’s lap. Picture: Joel C Ryan/Invision/AP)

Sources close to Harry Styles have denied the singer and actor spat on co-star Chris Pine at the premiere of their film, Don’t Worry Darling, at the Venice film festival on Monday.

Speculation dominated sections of the internet overnight and through Tuesday after video footage emerged that appeared to show Styles depositing spittle into Pine’s lap as he took his seat for the world premiere.