Olivia Wilde Calls Out Scrutiny Over Relationship With Ex Harry Styles: ‘People Were F***ing Pissed’
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 breaks silence on Harry Styles fans and their brutal reaction to their 10-year age gap romance
Olivia Wilde revisited the firestorm that engulfed her romance with Harry Styles, revealing fans were "f---ing p-----" about the 10-year age gap relationship.Wilde and Styles began a whirlwind romance after meeting on the set of "Don't Worry Darling" in 2020. The two dated for nearly two years before going their separate ways in November 2022.Wilde reflected on the intense scrutiny that surrounded her relationship with Styles, arguing that fans'…
The actress visited the podcast "Call Her Daddy" and recalled the media pressure she experienced in 2021 for her romance with the former member of "One Direction"
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NBC New YorkOlivia Wilde breaks silence on Harry Styles romance backlash: 'People were f------ pissed'
Olivia Wilde is speaking out for the first time on her former romance with Harry Styles. The actress and director opened up to Alex Cooper on Thursday’s episode of the “Call Her Daddy” podcast and reflected on the backlash she received while dating Styles due to their age gap. “Men, who are in positions of power, date younger women all the time, and everyone’s like… And? There’s no question,” host Alex Cooper highlighted. “What do you think was …
Too much difference in age! Much too fast someone new again! The relationship between Olivia Wilde and Harry Styles was severely criticized. Now she tells how she was, and compares with ex-partner Jason Sudeikis.
Olivia Wilde Says She Had the “Loveliest” Relationship With Harry Styles, But Knows It "Upset People"
She and the singer dated following her split from Jason Sudeikis.The GistOlivia Wilde appears on the latest episode of "Call Her Daddy."She discussed her controversial relationship with Harry Styles.They dated following her split from Jason Sudeikis.Olivia Wilde is fondly looking back on her romance with Harry Styles. In a new interview, the House alum spoke candidly about their controversial relationship.Wilde, who is a decade older than the "W…
'People Were Triggered': Olivia Wilde On Harry Styles Romance Backlash And Online Fury
Olivia Wilde says people were 'triggered' by her relationship with Harry Styles, arguing that the backlash to their high‑profile romance exposed deeper issues around fan culture, gender expectations and how society views mothers. Reflecting on the reaction on the Call Her Daddy podcast, the actress and director suggested much of the fury said more about audiences' 'parasocial' attachment to celebrities than about the couple themselves. Speaking …
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