Emma Stone Reflects Warmly on Working with Ex-Partner Andrew Garfield as a “Special Time in my Life”

16 August 2025

In a rare nod to the past, Emma Stone recently opened up about her memories of co‑starring with ex‑partner Andrew Garfield in The Amazing Spider‑Man, calling the experience “a special time in my life.” The two met while filming the 2012 blockbuster and went on to share both the screen and four years together off it, a chapter she now remembers with grace and gratitude. The moment emerged during an interview for Vogue’s “Life in Looks,” which ran on August 14. Stone singled out not just Garfield but also Sally Field and director Marc Webb as people who made the project unforgettable. She emphasized that what stays with her most isn’t the movies themselves but the connections forged along the way.

Stone’s choice of words feels especially poignant in an industry where personal and professional lives often blur. She described the relationships as more lasting than the characters or scripts, underscoring how The Amazing Spider‑Man campaign became a defining moment in her life. Her ability to honor the past without nostalgia or regret reveals a mature perspective that balances affection with acceptance.

That said, fame’s demands even in adoring environments are not always kind. Stone openly admitted that press tours, once glamourous in retrospect, were anything but easy in reality. She recalled hopping across nine countries in just two weeks while promoting the sequels, leaving her feeling “psychotic” from jet lag and relentless pacing.

While Stone reflected fondly on these experiences, Garfield now happily partnered with actress Monica Barbaro has similarly lauded his time with her. As early as 2021, he described the work together as infinitely meaningful, not least because it introduced him to Emma and Sally Field. Garfield also continues to defy expectations about returning to the Spider‑Man universe, suggesting that only a concept that is “surprising, odd, fun, joyful” could lure him back.

Their candid warmth toward each other continues to set them apart. Stone and Garfield remain part of each other’s larger life arcs sharing mutual respect and professional admiration years after their romantic relationship ended.

Looking ahead, Stone’s reflections serve as a quiet companion to her new film, The Life of a Showgirl, directed by Spike Lee. Set for theatrical release August 15 and dropping on Apple TV+ September 5, the movie marks another chapter in Stone’s evolving path.

In a culture that often sensationalizes celebrity relationships, Stone’s grace makes her remarks feel refreshing. She looks back without longing, forward without bitterness, and always with a steady acknowledgment that some of life’s most meaningful chapters unfold before the cameras crafted by connection, not just the craft itself.