Olivia Wilde finally commented on one of her most controversial relationships.
The actress gained widespread attention in 2021 when she began dating Harry Styles , who is ten years younger than her. Naturally, the age difference sparked controversy, and their dating history only added fuel to the fire.
Olivia Wilde's romance with Harry Styles surfaced earlier this year amid his engagement to actress Zoe Kravitz.
Olivia Wilde doesn't fully understand the backlash to her romance with Harry Styles.
In a recent podcast, published on June 17, Wilde spoke candidly about her controversial relationship with Styles. When asked why her romance with the former One Direction member was so upsetting, she admitted:
«"Oh, I don't even know. But it really upset people… It was crazy. I don't yet understand how that's even possible.".
On the "Call Her Daddy" podcast, Wilde told Alex Cooper that she believes the backlash is less about her and more about society as a whole. She emphasized that she's not the first person to be attacked for dating a younger man, noting that other women have faced similar situations over the years.
The actress blames the current situation on the type of relationship that has developed between fans and the singer.
Wilde reiterated that she understood the hatred was never about her personally, but rather reflected the fans' intense love for Styles. She described their bond as "a kind of parasocial relationship," noting that it's a burden all singers bear and praising Styles for handling it gracefully.
However, she never understood the hatred because she truly enjoyed dating the "Watermelon Sugar" singer. "It's incredible because we had the most wonderful relationship, so sweet, so beautiful, really very homey, kind, and charming," Wilde enthused.
The director of the film "Booksmart" continued to wax lyrical about their love, recalling how they lived in their own world and felt no negative reactions. "It seemed like their happiness angered them," she reflected, noting that she went to Styles' concerts and danced, but fans were upset by her appearance.
The former couple met on the set of the director's film.
Wilde and Styles first met on the set of her 2022 film Don't Worry, Darling, in which the singer starred alongside Florence Pugh in a supporting role. He joined the cast in September 2020, replacing actor Shia LaBeouf, who dropped out due to scheduling conflicts.
Two months later, news broke of Wilde's split from her fiancé Jason Sudeikis, but no third-party involvement was mentioned. In December 2020, Wilde and Styles continued to display the characteristic director-actor connection when she praised his acting skills and "non-toxic" masculinity.
Rumors of their romance began circulating in January 2021, when the then-couple were spotted holding hands at a wedding. At the time, they were attending Styles' agent's wedding in Montecito, California, and a source told PEOPLE that "they were being affectionate with each other among friends.".
The couple broke up after almost two years of dating.
After they were first spotted holding hands, the then-couple gave fans plenty to talk about, from traveling together to effusive declarations of love. They also supported each other: Wilde was spotted dancing at one of Styles' concerts and promoting his unisex nail polish, Pleasing.
After nearly two years of romantic flings, a source confirmed that Styles and Wilde took a break from their relationship in November 2022. The source said the couple decided to spend time apart in a friendly atmosphere and remain "very close friends," but ultimately, the split was final.
That same month, another source claimed Wilde was "disappointed" with the way her relationship with Styles ended. The singer eventually began a relationship with actress Taylor Russell, and then found love again with Zoë Kravitz, his supposed fiancée.
How Olivia Wilde reportedly felt about Harry Styles' relationship with Zoe Kravitz.
In May, The Blast reported that Wilde was back in the spotlight due to Styles' budding romance with Kravitz. A source claimed she was struggling after her split with the singer, who was also deeply hurt by their breakup.
A source claimed their breakup was the hardest the artist had ever endured, and he allegedly poured out his feelings on an entire album that never saw the light of day. Fortunately, he found love again with Kravitz.
Regarding Wilde's relationship with Styles' new romance, The Blast reported that sources said she was extremely unhappy with the situation. She allegedly found the relationship "awkward" because the singer had previously been linked to women in her social circle, such as Emily Ratajkowski.
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