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Hollywood star Olivia Wilde’s 2nd directorial featureDon’t Worry Darlingwas one of the most talked about movies in more ways than one. Firstly, the psychological thriller made waves and connected with the audiences for its hard-hitting themes of sexism, toxic masculinity, and a dire need for societal change along with depicting misogyny in American marriages.
While Wilde succeeded in creating the right kind of stir through her narrative, the film also faced backlash leading to a domino effect of issues that were magnified even more on social media. From her affair with lead star Harry Styles, her rumored feud with Florence Pugh and Shia LeBoeuf which resulted in the latter departing the film, to her separation from Jason Sudeikis during promotions, Olivia Wilde addressed the roller coaster journey of her film.
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Don’t Worry DarlingGave Olivia Wilde A Lot Of Worries
Olivia Wilde’sDon’t Worry Darlingstarring Harry Styles andFlorence Pughreceived huge hype upon its release and quickly became one of the most discussed films of the year. While it made Wilde a director to watch out for with its powerful and realistic take on relationships and societal discrimination, the film also became infamous for the events that happened off-screen. This included Olivia Wilde’s shocking affair with Harry Styles and her rumored misunderstanding with Pugh regarding a graphic intimate scene that theOppenheimerstar was reportedly uncomfortable with.
With theTronstar’s marriage to Jason Sudeikis also in shambles at the same time, Wilde expectedly went through a torrid period with her personal and professional life under criticism. Addressing the rumors and recalling the difficult time of navigation for her and her co-stars, Wilde said,
Despite facing multiple hurdles and a hit to her reputation, Olivia Wilde still managed to make a long-lasting impression on audiences for her bold effort to address tough themes of patriarchy and misogyny.
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Olivia Wilde Was Rejected To Star Opposite Leonardo DiCaprio
Olivia Wilde’s directorialDon’t Worry Darlinghad running themes that questioned gender discrimination and parochial thought in a male-dominated world. While this was a work of fiction, it is quite possible that Wilde may have been inspired to create the story from her own experiences. TheLife Itselfactor was originally considered to star opposite Leonardo DiCaprio inThe Wolf Of Wall Streetbut was shockingly rejected owing to a baffling reason.
“I had heard for a part that I was too sophisticated. I was like, oh, that sounds nice … and then I found out later that they actually said ‘old.’”
Despite being nine years younger than DiCaprio, Olivia Wilde’s look and physical appearance were not considered to be age-appropriate. While the role ultimately went to Margot Robbie, director Martin Scorsese eventually made up for his refusal by casting Wilde for the HBO seriesVinylbased on her impressive audition forThe Wolf Of Wall Street.
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Sharanya Sankar, Writer for FandomwireHaving completed her Masters degree in Journalism and Mass Communication, Sharanya has a solid foundation in writing which is also one of her passions. She has worked previously with Book My show for a couple of years where she gained experience reviewing films and writing feature articles. Sharanya’s articles on film and pop culture have also been published on Film Companion, a popular film-based website. Apart from movies and pop culture, her interests include music and sports. She has contributed over 650 articles to Fandomwire so far.
