Why is Spider-Man with Gwen not MJ?

Traditionally, Mary Jane did not appear in the first few years of the Spider-Man comics, so there was no specific reason that she had to be included in a Spidey origin film. With Mary Jane out of the picture, the writing team instead decided to focus on Gwen Stacy.
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Why does Amazing Spider-Man have Gwen and not MJ?

Sure enough, despite Woodley having filmed scenes as the character, Spidey's best-known love interest was nowhere to be seen when the film hit theaters the following year. Webb cited wanting to keep the focus on Peter Parker (Andrew Garfield) and Gwen Stacy's (Emma Stone) relationship as the reason for MJ's absence.
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Is Spider-Man with Gwen or MJ?

Following the events of the original clone saga, Peter realizes that Mary Jane is the girl he has always loved, and the two begin dating again. Despite loving Peter, MJ does not wish to be tied down. Yet, she allows the relationship to progress and is left with a difficult decision when Peter proposes to her.
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Why was MJ cut from The Amazing Spider-Man?

Mark Webb thought the focus should be on Gwen and Peter

The director explained that she did great work as MJ, but the tough decision to cut her character was made in the editing room. He continued that there was "too much on the table" with Peter and Gwen to introduce another love interest.
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Is there an MJ in Andrew Garfield's Spider-Man?

Andrew Garfield said that his character saving MJ was part of the reason he wanted to be in the film. Garfield described the moment as "really beautiful" in an interview with Variety.
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Does Peter Parker Date MJ or Gwen first?

Peter Parker's true first love was Gwen Stacy, although she was not his first girlfriend. She was also his greatest tragedy as she died in his arms when he was unable to save her. That made Peter Parker's romantic relationship with Jill Stacy so awkward.
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Why does Mary Jane call Peter Tiger?

It was here that Peter finally asks Mary Jane why she calls him “Tiger.” In typical MJ fashion, Mary Jane laughs, “Oh, Petey – I call you tiger 'cause you're not!” It's a playful response from a party girl model who's inexplicably attracted to a studious nerd.
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Who is Spider-Man's best girlfriend?

Mary Jane Watson is Spider-Man's most widely known love interest and is played by Kirsten Dunst in the Sam Raimi trilogy. Mary Jane has been neighbors with Peter Parker (played by Tobey Maguire) for years, but the two rarely speak at first. Peter never makes it easy for Mary Jane, especially after going steady.
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Why is MJ called Michelle in Spider-Man homecoming?

At the end of Homecoming, Michelle tells her debate team that her friends call her “MJ,” despite not having any friends. But Zendaya's character's name is definitely Michelle, not Mary Jane. According to Marvel Studios boss Kevin Feige, the nickname MJ is just a fun homage to the beloved Mary Jane Watson character.
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Did Doctor Strange forget Peter Parker?

There's also the chance that Strange only remembers the first spell he tried to cast for Peter, which was meant to make the entire world forget about Peter being Spider-Man. But with Strange no longer remembering Spider-Man's secret identity, perhaps he has no memory of who the individual behind the mask was.
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Does MJ forget Peter?

Spider-Man: No Way Home ends with everyone forgetting about Peter Parker, but MJ might still remember their MCU past together after all. Spider-Man: No Way Home's ending makes everyone forget who Peter Parker is, but it might also tease Zendaya's MJ still remembers him.
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Does Doctor Strange still remember Peter?

Doctor Strange references the last Spidey movie when he mentions having some multiverse experience. But beyond that, does anyone else remember that multiversal mishap of that movie? Strange's spell erased everyone's memory of Peter Parker, we know that.
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Who is the hottest Spider-Man girlfriend?

15 Women Spider-Man Has Romanced
  • 8 BETTY BRANT.
  • 7 CARLIE COOPER.
  • 6 MICHELLE GONZALES.
  • 5 ANNA MARIA MARCONI.
  • 4 GWEN STACY.
  • 3 BLACK CAT.
  • 2 SILK.
  • 1 MARY JANE WATSON.
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Who came first MJ or Gwen?

Gwen Stacy came first, created by Stan Lee, modeled on his beloved wife Joan. She was a staple of early issues of Amazing Spider-Man, until she was tragically killed by the Green Goblin in Amazing Spider-Man #125.
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Which Spider-Man girlfriend dies?

Spiderman stands right at the top of the list of such superheroes. He lost his girlfriend, Gwen Stacy, when she from a tall building after being knocked off by Green Goblin, Spiderman's arch enemy. It was a tragic moment, particularly to the superhero's steadfast fans.
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Who did Peter Parker love more?

1. Mary Jane Watson. Mary Jane Watson is the love of Peter's life. She was a blind date that turned out to be the girl of his dreams.
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What does MJ always say in Spider-Man?

In Marvel's latest 'Spider-Man: No Way Home', Peter Parker's girlfriend MJ has a simple philosophy: “If you expect disappointment, then you can never really be disappointed.”
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Will MJ and Ned remember Peter?

Whether it's in a potential Spider-Man 4 or later, MJ will remember who Peter is and they'll live happily ever after. This was little more than fan fiction for a while, but now the official script has been released as part of the movie's awards campaign (via Deadline).
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Why did Gwen break up with Peter?

Gwen breaks up with Peter when she is tired of him denying her autonomy, she schools him on introductory electrodynamics that prove essential in the climactic battle with Electro, and for two movies she has come in to save the day despite protests from both her father and Peter.
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What happened to Peter Parker and Mary Jane's baby?

But when Mary-Jane went into labor in 1996's Amazing Spider-Man #418, by Tom DeFalco and Steve Skroce, the doctors informed her that the child was stillborn and didn't survive. In reality, the baby was alive but was taken under orders from Norman Osborn.
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Who did Peter Parker marry?

in Amazing Spider-Man Annual (1964) #21

Peter Parker and Mary Jane Watson wed in holy matrimony!
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Will MJ remember Peter again?

The official script for Spider-Man: No Way Home reveals Michelle Jones/MJ may remember Peter Parker at the end of the film. Over a month since the film's release in theaters, Marvel Studios, and Sony have decided to drop the full No Way Home script online.
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Does Peter Parker still have Edith?

Peter still has the E.D.I.T.H. glasses that Tony Stark created. Peter acquired the glasses in "FFH." In "NWH," the high-tech accessory can be seen in the apartment when federal agents stop by with a warrant for Peter's arrest.
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Does Doctor Strange hands stop shaking?

The spell initially appears to destroy his hands, but then proceeds to (painfully) regrow them. With his fresh fingers, Strange's trademark tremble is gone. The injury that's plagued him since the fateful car crash that started him on the path of becoming Doctor Strange has been healed.
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