Guess what? Star Magazine got one right! While I understand the inclination to dismiss Star out of hand, I’ve been doing this long enough to see when one of the lower-tier tabloids actually has the thread of something true. And last week’s Andrew Garfield-Emma Stone breakup story felt true. And guess what? The top tier tabloids are now confirming it, which means someone’s publicist gave the nod. People Magazine reports:

The rumors are true – Emma Stone and Andrew Garfield are on a break, a source tells PEOPLE. After three years of dating, the actors seem to have fallen victim to the perils of a long distance relationship. Garfield, 31, is currently shooting Martin Scorsese’s new film, Silence, on location in Taiwan – and was noticeably absent from the Golden Globes and Oscars, where Stone was nominated for Best Supporting Actress.

“He’s thrown himself in the project to the detriment of all else,” the source says of Garfield’s work on the film. “But it’s too early to say the relationship is over.Emma understands his work anxieties – it’s why she originally pulled out of Cabaret last year and only did it this year – but they’re taking a break from seeing each other. They’re both a slave to their schedules. This time last year they were privately discussing marriage.”

Meanwhile, the former Superbad sweetheart, 26, has been seen spending time with her brother, Spencer, in Los Angeles after wrapping up production on her new film Aloha, starring Bradley Cooper. Still, there is hope for the Amazing Spider-Man costars to reconcile once Garfield finishes filming in May.

“It’s one of those situations where only Andrew and Emma quite know if they’ll pick up where they left off or they’ve separated,” the source says.”

Another insider confirms that the split is temporary and not an official breakup.

“They are just separated for work,” the source says. “Andrew is overseas. They are both busy with their careers and have not seen each other.”

[From People]

Basically the same thing Star said last week. I was surprised that so many of you were anti-Garfield in general, because I do tend to give him more of a break about some of the dumb stuff he says. I also believe that he really, really cared (and cares) about Emma, perhaps realizing that she’s the “perfect girlfriend” ideal for many, many men. Will they get back together? Eh. Maybe. But I think this is the beginning of the end. Even if they get back together, it won’t last for much longer. Just my opinion.

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