Andrew Garfield’s approach towards his romantic relationships has evolved over the years since he dated Shannon Woodward.

British-American actor Andrew Garfield, who is known for his ability to pull off various genres of movies and characters, is also known for his romantic interests. Starting from his early days in Hollywood to this day, Garfield’s love life has been a topic of interest for his fans and media.

Andrew Garfield with Emma Stone | Image by Eva Rinaldi, licensed under CC BY-SA 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons

But there is something different about the way Garfield used to talk about his relationships back in the day. It seems like the actor has evolved his approach towards his relationships over the years, after going through some high-profile ones.

Andrew Garfield’s Relationship Evolution

Shannon Woodward | via Shannon Woodward’s Instagram

Before becoming Peter Parker, Andrew Garfield was an upcoming actor trying to make it in Hollywood. It was during this time that Garfield dated Shannon Woodward.

Westworld and Raising Hope fame Woodward came into the limelight, especially after The Riches where she played the role of Di Di Malloy. She started working as a 𝘤𝘩𝘪𝘭𝘥 actor on shows like Clarissa Explains It All, Family Reunion: A Relative Nightmare, and Tornado. Woodward also got nominated for BAFTA and SAG Awards for her performances in The Last of Us: Part II and Westworld.

Garfield wasn’t shy about his feelings for Woodward back when he was dating her. In a 2010 interview with Parade magazine (via L’OFFICIEL USA), he openly confessed,

She travels with me when she is not working. Whenever we have time, we’re together.

The kind and sweet statement shows how Garfield approached his relationship back then, openly and quite candidly. But their romance didn’t last much longer. After spending 3 years together, Garfield and Woodward parted ways in 2011.

According to Us Weekly, Garfield got too involved with filming The Amazing Spider-Man, which eventually began his next relationship with Emma Stone.

Garfield’s relationship with Stone was his most popular relationship. Both the actors met while shooting, fell in love, and became one of the most known and loved couples in Hollywood. But during this high-profile romance, Garfield started to become more secretive about his personal life.

Even while dating Stone, Garfield never openly admitted to being in a relationship with her. Both the stars were spotted together on various occasions and both have publicly shown their appreciation for each other. However, their relationship also ended around 2015.

In an interview with Bustle, Garfield opened up about his views on monogamy and having such a private life even after being that popular. He said,

I’m not in the public eye to a great degree because I’ve designed it that way for myself. For my work, I’m fine with it, but otherwise I fight for my right for a private, personal life. My right to be ordinary. My right to be a mess.

Talking about monogamy, the actor said that there lies something very beautiful in the “sacrifice of other possibilities” in such relationships that makes them sacred.

Garfield has been linked with various celebs since Stone, like Rita Ora, Phoebe Dynevor, and Olivia Brower. However, he has never commented or confirmed dating any of them and has been very private about his love life.

Who Is Andrew Garfield Dating Now?

Dr. Kate Tomas | via Dr. Kate Tomas’ website

It seems the friendly neighborhood Spider-Man has found love with Dr. Kate Tomas, who is a spiritual advisor and philosopher.

According to Daily Mail, they were first spotted together enjoying a double date with friends in March 2024, in Los Angeles. Since then, they have been seen quite a lot in London and even attended Wimbledon together.

Dr. Kate Tomas is not a usual Hollywood girlfriend. According to her website, Dr. Tomas has two degrees from Oxford University and she has a business as a spiritual reader and advisor.

Despite Garfield’s love of privacy, the public spotlight has been hard on Tomas. Talking about the challenges of dating a celebrity, she said to The Sunday Times,

No matter how accomplished or impactful a woman is, it’s always going to be more interesting if they are in a relationship with a man.

Tomas even had to address rumors that she used “magic” to seduce Garfield. On her podcast (via Us Weekly), she clarified that true seduction “is not about magic spells or manipulation” but about being “authentically themselves and confidently anchored in that.”

From openly expressing his love for Shannon Woodward to his current private relationship with Dr. Kate Tomas, the love life of Andrew Garfield appears to have evolved a lot, and hopefully, it will work for the best for him and his partner.