'Sadly, it was not something that was entirely surprising to me' - Olivia Wilde recalls painful breakup with Jason Sudeikis

Flashback to August 2022, a time when "It was really upsetting," as actor and director Olivia Wilde recalls the public serving of custody papers during her CinemaCon presentation. This painful ambush was just one piece of the turbulent tapestry of Wilde's personal life, which unfolded in the glare of the public eye.

Olivia Wilde's 'Vicious' Public Scandal at CinemaCon

"In any other workplace, it would be seen as an attack," Wilde told Variety, vividly recollecting the shocking day at CinemaCon. A woman, out of nowhere, handed her an envelope containing custody papers pertaining to her dispute with ex-partner Jason Sudeikis, right amidst her presentation of her upcoming film, Don't Worry Darling.

Aiming to professionally weather the storm, Wilde continued with her presentation, but the incident undeniably cast a shadow. "I hated that this nastiness distracted from the work," she shared. As reported by The Guardian, the episode wasn't just a shock to Wilde but an unsettling moment for the industry insiders present at the starry Las Vegas conference.

Turbulent Ties, Custody Battles, and Movie Controversies

The period following her separation from Sudeikis, whom she dated from 2011 to 2020, was fraught with emotional turbulence and a custody dispute over their two young children. Wilde expressed her worry for her kids, stating, "For me, it was appalling, but the victims were an eight- and five-year-old, and that’s really sad."

Amidst these personal upheavals, Wilde also found herself embroiled in a professional controversy. She dismissed allegations of a pay disparity between Harry Styles and Florence Pugh, her 'Don't Worry Darling' co-stars, stating there was "absolutely no validity" to such claims.

Despite her personal and professional hurdles, Wilde did not back down from her directorial pursuits. Her highly anticipated thriller, Don't Worry Darling, premiered at the Venice Film Festival the same year, affirming her unwavering commitment to her craft.

As Wilde looks back at these challenging times, she reflects, "Sadly, it was not something that was entirely surprising to me." While her journey was marked with poignant episodes, it stands as a testament to her resilience in both her personal and professional life.

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