Olivia Wilde Opens up About Harry Styles 'Backlash'
Wilde said the public was upset by the 10-year age gap and the timing of the relationship after Styles joined her film.
- On Wednesday, June 17, 2026, actress and director Olivia Wilde discussed the intense public backlash surrounding her past relationship with singer Harry Styles on the Call Her Daddy podcast.
- The pair began dating in 2021 after meeting on the set of Don't Worry Darling, facing criticism over their 10-year age gap and the timing following Wilde's split from Jason Sudeikis.
- Describing their two-year relationship as "sweet" and "beautiful," Wilde explained they maintained a private "bubble" to shield themselves from judgment, which she called a "miracle."
- Recalling the public disapproval, Wilde noted people were "f--king pissed" when they started dating, though she admitted remaining confused by the intensity of the response.
- While suggesting societal attitudes toward women dating younger men fueled criticism, Wilde emphasized the scrutiny never affected their bond before they separated in late 2022.
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Olivia Wilde Says Harry Styles Romance Made ‘People F—ing Pissed’ and 10-Year Age Gap ‘Really Upset’ Them: I Was Called a ‘Slut’ for Dancing at His Shows
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Olivia Wilde breaks silence on Harry Styles romance saying 'it upset people'
As Harry Styles continues his residency at Wembley, his ex Olivia Wilde has spoken for the first time about what it was like to date him and how she dealt with fans' reactions to their age gap
Olivia Wilde calls Harry Styles romance a 'miracle' for surviving public scrutiny
Olivia Wilde has revealed it was a "miracle" that the intense public scrutiny surrounding her relationship with Harry Styles never managed to impact their bond. The American actress and director, 42, and the former One Direction star, 32, dated for nearly two years before their separation at the clo...
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