Olivia Wilde says she realized breakup with Jason Sudeikis

In a new interview, actress and director Olivia Wilde has described the pivotal moment she realized her nearly decade-long relationship with actor Jason Sudeikis was over. Wilde, 42, revealed the conversation occurred on March 10, 2020, while driving home from a birthday party her friends had thrown for her.

She recalled asking Sudeikis if he had gotten her a birthday gift, to which he responded, "What would I get you, Olivia? I don't know you." Wilde stated that his remark was not wrong, acknowledging that they no longer knew each other. She described it as a tough realization that brought them to a mutual understanding their relationship was ending.

The couple, who began dating in 2011 and became engaged in 2013, share two children: son Otis, 12, and daughter Daisy, 9. Their separation was complicated by the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic just days after that conversation, forcing them to continue living together during the initial lockdown for the sake of their children. They officially announced their split in November 2020.

Wilde spoke about the challenges of navigating a highly public breakup, particularly the perceived double standards in media coverage. She recalled a...