Andrew Garfield and new girlfriend are the picture-perfect couple at Wimbledon
The Amazing Spider-Man actor Andrew Garfield was spotted looking cosy with his new girlfriend, American actress Monica Barbaro, as they attended Wimbledon's seventh day. The gorgeous couple were seen in the crowd of spectators watching the match between Sonay Kartal and Anastasia Pavlyuchenkova on Sunday.
The 41-year-old We Live In Time actor joined the likes of British actor Tosin Cole, Olympic swimming champions Duncan Scott, Matt Richards and James Guy at the tennis tournament. Other stars at Wimbledon were swimming champion Mark Foster and Trinidadian former international cricketer Brian Lara. Andrew looked dapper in white trousers and a white shirt as he draped a thick knitted sweater over his shoulders.
His girlfriend Monica matched in a spaghetti strap white dress with a low neckline. She completed the Wimbledon look with a brown purse and white heels. The pair were seen clapping and cheering as they watched the tournament.
The Social Network actor and A Complete Unknown's Monica have been 'quietly' dating after they were first spotted at a W Magazine party in Los Angeles.
A source told People in February that "they've been really low-key and have been spending time together quietly". Last year, Andrew told Esquire how he keeps his love life private and won't comment on dating rumours.
"I have never, and I won't ever, speak about or confirm or deny anything about my personal life with anyone, ever," he explained.
In March, Monica and Andrew attended the Oscars but arrived at different times. Fans speculated about their relationship as they noticed they walked the red carpet at the same time.
A month later, the duo were spotted on a holiday in Kyoto, with a fan sharing video footage of the two holding hands as they strolled around the city.
Andrew was last linked to spiritual advisor Dr Kate Thomas, who confirmed their split in October last year.
Meanwhile, Monica has rarely spoken about her love life but previously told L'Officiel Australia in 2023 that she has "a lovely community of friends."
She said: "I love to host at my place and have everyone over for a Sunday morning, wear your PJs and just come, hang out and watch whatever, sports game or chat, catch up....
"Luckily, after abandoning my friends so much and leaving town, they're still willing to come over and hang out."
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