Inside Andrew Garfield's love life as he moves on with 'quiet' new romance

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22-04-2025

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Andrew Garfield, the renowned actor, will be appearing on BBC One's Who Do You Think You Are? tonight at 9pm. This follows rumours that the actor is discreetly enjoying a new relationship with a high-profile actress.
The 41-year-old actor was born in Los Angeles, California and resided there until he was three years old when he relocated to the UK. He spent his childhood in the charming town of Epsom, Surrey with his parents, Lynn, Richard and his older sibling.
Before turning 16, Andrew had initially intended to study business at university. However, a friend suggested he should consider A-Level acting after their class found themselves one person short.
To further his acting ambitions, he studied at the Central School of Speech and Drama, University of London while working his first job at Starbucks, reports Surrey Live.
In 2005, his career began to gain momentum with his television debut in the popular Channel 4 teen drama Sugar Rush. Two years later, he featured in series three of the BBC's Doctor Who, starring in the episodes Daleks in Manhattan and Evolution of the Daleks.
Acting breakthrough
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His big break arrived in 2007 when his performance in Boy A garnered significant attention. He played a notorious killer attempting to start anew after prison, a role that earned him a 2008 BAFTA Award for Best Actor.
Since catapulting to international fame with his iconic portrayal of Peter Parker in The Amazing Spider-Man, the multi-award-winning actor has garnered a staggering 39 accolades for his acting prowess, including prestigious trophies like the Golden Globe, Satellite Award, and Tony Award. He has even scored an Academy Award nomination.
As Andrew once again captures our attention on the small screen, it's hard not to take a glimpse into his romantic history, which has certainly piqued curiosity through the years.
Emma Stone
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Andrew's most talked-about romance was with none other than Emma Stone, his co-star from The Amazing Spider-Man. What initially began as fictional chemistry between Peter Parker and Gwen Stacy blossomed into a real-world love affair, thrilling their fans.
Emerging publicly with unrestrained displays of affection, Andrew expressed his joy to MTV News in 2012 upon discovering Emma would be playing Gwen. He passionately remarked: "She keeps you on your toes and that wakes you up. That was the beginning."
He nostalgically continued: "Those are the days I'd look forward to, you know? For [my character] Peter as well, because Peter goes through some horrible stuff in the movie. There's some joy to be had when experiencing his first love."
Their relationship lasted four years, enduring even through their return as co-stars in The Amazing Spider-Man 2. However, by 2015, news broke that the couple had decided to go their separate ways.
Emma has since found love with Saturday Night Live Director Dave McCary, and the couple now share a daughter named Louise Jean. Despite Emma and her former Spider-Man co-star parting ways years ago, it's reported that they "still have a lot of love for one another".
A source shared with Us Weekly: "They still have a lot of love for one another and they are on good terms with each other and remain close. It just wasn't working."
Their amicable split was evident when Andrew gave Emma a standing ovation as she won the Oscar for Best Actress for her role in La La Land, showcasing there were no hard feelings.
Rita Ora
Towards the end of 2018, Rita and Andrew sparked romance rumours when they were seen walking hand-in-hand in London.
A source told The Sun newspaper that Rita was overjoyed with how their relationship was progressing, saying: "Things have started to heat up, and she says what they have is the real deal. It is still very early days, but they like each other and are seeing what happens."
However, just a few months later, the Take Me Anywhere singer reportedly suffered heartbreak when Andrew ended the relationship due to the intensity of her public lifestyle.
Another source disclosed to The Sun: "Rita is cut up about the whole situation. Andrew split up with her recently and it's been hard going as they had spent a lot of time together.
"They spent Christmas together and she thought things were going well between them. Rita had tried to do that and had kept their romance off social media but things didn't work out."
The same source added: "She is currently on tour in Australia and is using it to distract herself from the whole situation."
Monica Barbaro
Meanwhile, heartthrob Andrew has been linked with rising star Monica Barbaro, celebrated for her Oscar-nominated performance as Joan Baez in A Complete Unknown, where she shone alongside Timothée Chalamet.
The new couple reportedly turned heads while shopping hand-in-hand, dressed in coordinated outfits in Kyoto, Japan, and were later seen at the post-celebration of the prestigious 97th Academy Awards. Despite these appearances, they've yet to officially confirm their relationship.
Still, a source claimed to People! that Andrew and Monica are indeed an item, albeit discreetly. The source stated: "They've been really lowkey and have been spending time together quietly."
Who Do You Think You Are? airs on BBC One tonight at 9pm.