Who is Monica Barbaro after going public in cosy display with Andrew Garfield

Metro

07-07-2025

Monica Barbaro is the talk of the internet after debuting her romance with Andrew Garfield in a very public way.
The actress, 35, was spotted putting on a lovey-dovey display with Spider-Man star Andrew, 41, at Wimbledon today as they caught up on the court action on day 7 of the tournament.
Matching in white outfits, they arrived proudly holding hands before kissing and cuddling in the stands.
Having first sparked relationship rumours earlier in the year, this appears to be the pair's first official outing without trying to avoid the cameras, following their very low-key vibe at Glastonbury last weekend.
But who exactly is the A Complete Unknown breakout star, and what else might you know her from?
The San Francisco-born actress' earlier work includes Unreal (2016), Chicago P.D. (2016–2017), The Good Cop (2018), and Splitting Up Together (2018–2019).
She made her feature film debut in 2021 with indie flick The Cathedral.
However, it was 2022's Top Gun: Maverick that really put Monica on the map.
She played the supporting role of LT Natasha 'Phoenix' Trace in the Tom Cruise action blockbuster, which led her to gain other starring roles.
Next for Monica was Netflix action comedy series FUBAR, which she bagged in 2023, starring as Emma Brunner alongside lead Arnold Schwarzenegger.
Her fame then reached a new height with Bob Dylan biopic A Complete Unknown (2024). She played singer Joan Baez, while Timothée Chalamet took on the role of music legend Bob Dylan.
Having impressed critics and viewers alike with her portrayal of the contemporary folk musician, Monica earned herself a Sag Award nomination, as well as an Academy Award nom for best supporting actress.
Interestingly enough, Monica's next role will be in Luca Guadagnino's Artificial, in which boyfriend Andrew will also appear.
She expertly dodged a question on working together, though, when quizzed by Entertainment Tonight.
'I'm excited to work with the whole cast; it's gonna be a great time,' she responded recently.
As far as her love life is concerned, Monica is famously private, and not much is known about her dating history. However, she was previously linked to actor Connor Tillman.
Monica and Andrew were first photographed together in January this year when attending a W Magazine party with other stars.
With his arm around Monica's waist, Andrew posed with Eddie Redmayne and W Magazine editor-at-large Lynn Hirschberg.
The next month, they attended a play together in London, watching Jonathan Bailey in Richard III.
A source told People at the time of the blossoming romance: 'They've been really low-key and have been spending time together quietly.'
In the months that followed, Monica and Andrew continued to keep things on the down low. They attended the Oscars separately, were seen casually grocery shopping, and escaped for a holiday to Japan.
It wasn't until May that they started braving public attention more, as Andrew was spotted eagerly waiting for Monica after the Met Gala. More Trending
Filmed by Cosmopolitan, the We Live in Time lead, who did not go to the Met or walk the carpet this year, was seen standing in her hotel lobby, greeting her with a hug and a beaming smile when she got back.
Then, of course, came Wimbledon, in which the ultra-stylish pair debuted their relationship properly and in elegant style.
Monica was a vision in a white, low-cut gown, paired with matching heels and a tan bag, while Andrew oozed sophistication in a linen combo with a sweater thrown over his shoulders.
So, it seems after several months of getting to know one another and navigating the early stages of a celebrity romance, Monica and Andrew are finally ready to give us all a glimpse.
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