IsLa La LandBased on Andrew Garfield and Emma Stone's Relationship? Actor Responds to Fan Theory

Mar. 15, 2025

Andrew Garfield and Emma Stone.Photo:JB Lacroix/WireImage, Everett

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Andrew Garfieldis responding to a fan rumor thatEmma Stone’s 2016 movieLa La Landis based on theformer couple’s relationship.

While speaking withEsquirefor an interview published on Wednesday, Oct. 2, the actor, 41, briefly addressed his four-year relationship with Stone, 35, which began while the pair costarred inThe Amazing Spider-Manmovies andlasted until 2015.

Emma Stone and Ryan Gosling in 2016’s La La Land.Summit Releasing/Everett

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Garfield, who typically keeps tight-lipped about his personal life and romantic history, did not work onLa La Landin any capacity. The movie ultimately won six Academy Awards at the89th Oscarsin 2017, including Stone’sfirst career Oscar win.

Emma Stone and Andrew Garfield on April 10, 2014.Gareth Cattermole/Getty

“I have never, and I won’t ever, speak about or confirm or deny anythingabout my personal life with anyone, ever," Garfield also toldEsquire.

Since Garfield’s relationship with Stone ended (the pairremain friends), the actor was linked to modelAlyssa Millerfrom 2021 to 2022. Most recently, he has reportedly been datingKate Tomas, an author and spiritual advisor. The pair were seenholding handson what appeared to be a double date night withPhoebe Bridgers and Bo Burnhamin Malibu, Calif. back in March and have been seen together a number of times since that outing.

source: people.com