Olivia Wilde Refutes Claims of On-set Conflict With Florence Pugh
WHO:
TMZ - Olivia Wilde, Florence Pugh
Variety - Olivia Wilde, Florence Pugh, Harry Styles
US Magazine - Olivia Wilde
WHAT:
TheWrap - Olivia Wilde stated, “I deeply hate the feeling of being misunderstood,” reflecting on her experiences during the media storm surrounding "Don't Worry Darling."
TheWrap - Wilde mentioned that she was told during the promotion of "Don't Worry Darling," “Don’t say a f–king word. Just go out there and smile,” which she resented.
TheWrap - Wilde clarified that she felt she had become “the full-on villain. Like Cruella” in the public eye after the events surrounding "Don't Worry Darling."
TheWrap - Reports indicated that Florence Pugh allegedly contacted New Line Cinema to ensure she would not have to “participate in the film’s life cycle in any way.”
The Cut - Wilde described her relationship with Harry Styles as “loving and wonderful and joyful,” stating they dated for around two years until late 2022.
The Cut - Wilde's film "The Invite" sparked a 72-hour bidding war at Sundance, with A24 reportedly paying more than $12 million for distribution, marking one of the festival's largest sales.
The Cut - Wilde stated, “I don’t think you know what you’re made of until you fall apart,” reflecting on her personal growth after the challenges she faced following "Don't Worry Darling."
The Cut - Wilde mentioned that she has been spotted with art dealer Caspar Jopling in London since late last year and expressed excitement about being in a “really lovely relationship now.”
TMZ - Olivia Wilde denied having a "screaming match" with Florence Pugh on the set of "Don't Worry Darling."
Variety - Wilde stated that a "screaming match" never occurred and that she was "not available on set" as rumored.
NY Post - Wilde addressed the rumored on-set conflict, stating she was advised not to speak on the alleged tensions.
US Magazine - Wilde claimed, "I have never had a screaming match on my set. I was never not available on set."
WHEN:
US Magazine - The profile addressing the rumors was published on "Wednesday, June 24."
WHY:
Variety - Wilde reflected on the chaos surrounding her 2022 psychological thriller amid rampant tabloid rumors.
HOW:
Variety - Wilde was advised to "not say a f—ing word" regarding the rumors at the time.
(UPDATED June 25, 2026 11:51 UTC)
Olivia Wilde has opened up about her feelings of being misunderstood during the media frenzy surrounding "Don't Worry Darling," stating, “I deeply hate the feeling of being misunderstood.” She also revealed that she was advised to keep quiet during promotions, being told, “Don’t say a f–king word. Just go out there and smile,” which she found frustrating. Additionally, reports suggest that Florence Pugh reached out to New Line Cinema to ensure she would not have to “participate in the film’s life cycle in any way.”
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(UPDATED June 25, 2026 08:07 UTC)
Olivia Wilde recently opened up about her past relationship with Harry Styles, describing it as “loving and wonderful and joyful,” and revealing they dated for around two years until late 2022. In other news, her film "The Invite" created quite a buzz at Sundance, sparking a 72-hour bidding war that ended with A24 reportedly paying more than $12 million for distribution, one of the festival's largest sales. Wilde also reflected on her personal growth, stating, “I don’t think you know what you’re made of until you fall apart,” and shared her excitement about being in a “really lovely relationship now” with art dealer Caspar Jopling, whom she has been spotted with in London since late last year.
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(UPDATED June 24, 2026 23:22 UTC)
Olivia Wilde has denied allegations of a "screaming match" with Florence Pugh on the set of her film "Don't Worry Darling," stating that such an incident never occurred and that she was "not available on set" as rumored. In a recent profile, Wilde emphasized that she has never had a screaming match on her set and was advised not to comment on the alleged tensions at the time. This discussion comes amid the chaos surrounding her 2022 psychological thriller, which has been the subject of rampant tabloid rumors.