Rumored Couple Monica Barbaro and Andrew Garfield Have 2 Rare Experiences In Common

Okay, so you’ve probably heard that Monica Barbaro and Andrew Garfield are dating and wondering if you missed a few important chapters. Perhaps you didn’t hear the Spider-Man star had split from spiritual philosopher Kate Tomas months before she confirmed the breakup in October 2024. Or maybe you’re still caught up in the Amelia Dimoldenberg fan ship that had the internet in a chokehold for over two years. You might even have heard he was spending time with Demi Moore in Idaho via Deuxmoi! Whatever you thought about Garfield’s dating life was wrong.

On February 21, a source told People that the 41-year-old We Live In Time actor has been spending time with 34-year-old Barbaro, who is currently nominated for best supporting actress at the 2025 Academy Awards for her role as Joan Baez in A Complete Unknown. Garfield has a bit of experience with Oscar campaigns, having been nominated for best actor two times; once for his role in Hacksaw Ridge (2016) and then for his portrayal of Jonathan Larson in the 2021 film adaptation of Tick, Tick… Boom!

Which brings us to another rare thing Barbaro and Garfield have in common: Neither had much musical experience prior to the roles that earned them Oscar nominations. As Barbaro has said in multiple interviews, she learned to sing and play guitar for A Complete Unknown, while Garfield went through vigorous vocal training for Lin Manuel Miranda‘s directorial debut.

So, what do we know about this match made in Hollywood? Here’s a timeline of Andrew Garfield and Monica Barbaro’s alleged relationship, with the most recent updates up top.

February 21, 2025: People reports that Garfield and Barbaro are “quietly” dating. “They’ve been really lowkey and have been spending time together quietly,” a source says, though neither actor has confirmed the report.

February 20, 2025: A fan posts a video of Garfield and Barbaro in the audience of Richard II in London, which currently stars Jonathan Bailey. In the clip, both actors can be seen chatting in baseball caps before the lights dim.

January 4, 2025: The pair pose together at W Magazine’s annual Best Performances Party in Los Angeles, alongside Eddie Redmayne and Lynn Hirschberg.