Olivia Wilde Reflects on Past Relationship with Harry Styles

In a new interview, actress and director Olivia Wilde has reflected on her past relationship with singer Harry Styles, describing it as a happy and private period that faced intense public scrutiny. Wilde, 42, made the comments during an episode of the "Call Her Daddy" podcast released on Wednesday, June 17, 2026.

Wilde said the backlash, which she believes was fueled in part by their ten-year age gap and the parasocial relationships some fans have with Styles, did not ultimately affect their bond. "It really did upset people," Wilde said. "It was crazy. I don't know how much I understand it yet. I understand it had very little to do with me. People were pissed."

She praised Styles for handling the unique pressures of global fame with grace, calling the burden of parasocial attachment "very weighty" and "an enormous responsibility that all those stars have to carry." Despite the external noise, Wilde characterized their nearly two-year romance, which began in late 2020 and ended in late 2022, as "the loveliest relationship." She described it as "so sweet and beautiful, and really very domestic and kind and lovely."

The couple met on the set of Wilde's film "Don't Worry Darling,"...