Olivia Wilde said she hit "rock bottom" during her romance with Harry Styles amid intense public backlash.
Wilde's reflections provide a rare look at the psychological toll of high-profile celebrity scrutiny and the intersection of personal life and professional promotion.
Speaking on SiriusXM’s *Call Her Daddy* podcast, Wilde said the reaction to her relationship with Styles was "crazy and upset." She specifically noted the intensity of the public's anger, saying, "People were f--king pissed."
The romance began on the set of the movie *Don’t Worry Darling*, which was released in 2022 [2]. The relationship lasted approximately two years [1] and ended around 2023 [1]. Wilde said the period of most intense scrutiny occurred while she was promoting the film.
While some reports suggest the romance began in 2021, others link the start of the relationship specifically to the production of the 2022 film [2]. Wilde used the interview to explain how she navigated the hate she received, and the process of recovering after reaching her lowest point.
Regarding the timeline of the split, sources vary. Some reporting indicates the relationship ended in 2023 [1], while other accounts suggest more than three years have passed since the breakup [3]. Despite the differing timelines, Wilde said she has since moved forward from the experience.
“"People were f--king pissed."”
Wilde's comments highlight the volatility of modern celebrity culture, where the promotion of a creative project can be eclipsed by the public's fixation on a performer's romantic life. By framing her experience as hitting 'rock bottom,' she underscores how social media backlash can transition from professional criticism to a perceived personal crisis.
