From coworkers to so much more! Olivia Wilde and Harry Styles took fans by surprise with their whirlwind romance, which began when they met on the set of Don’t Worry Darling.
The duo made headlines when they were photographed holding hands at Styles’ manager’s wedding in January 2021. A source exclusively told Us Weekly at the time that the twosome sparked a connection when they started working together.
“Harry and Olivia had chemistry almost instantaneously on set,” the insider said. “It was only a matter of time before they got together.”
Wilde’s romance with the British singer came two months after she split from fiancé Jason Sudeikis and three months after Styles joined her film. Sudeikis and the Booksmart director, who were together for over a decade, share two children: son Otis and daughter Daisy.
When reports of the relationship first emerged, a source told Us that Styles was not the reason for the House alum’s split from the Ted Lasso star.
“Harry did not break up an engagement,” the source said.
Although Styles didn’t come inbetween Wilde and Sudeikis, the new couple still tried to keep their relationship quiet on set in the beginning.
“Olivia and Harry were able to keep their relationship under wraps for a bit before it became public knowledge,” an insider told Us in January 2021. “They were very careful about it and even sleuthy at times, although the small group of people who were on set with them every day eventually figured it out.”
The psychological thriller, which revolves around a housewife in the 1950s, also stars Florence Pugh, Chris Pine, Gemma Chan, KiKi Layne and Nick Kroll.
After filming wrapped in February 2021, Wilde joined Styles in London, where they enjoyed some time to themselves.
“People tend to respect people’s privacy in London, so they probably feel comfortable walking around by themselves and don’t feel like they need a bodyguard,” an insider told Us in April 2021.
The duo were “spotted at local pubs” during their London getaway.
“They were walking close to each other and had their arms linked together,” added an insider, who bumped into the duo on one of their casual strolls. “They seemed very couply and cuddly with one another.”
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Styles was cast in Don’t Worry Darling as Pugh’s husband. The musician replaced Shia LaBeouf, who was fired from the role by Wilde for reportedly clashing with the cast and crew.
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The duo were spotted holding hands when they attended Styles' manager Jeffrey Azoff’s nuptials in California together.
A source told Us that the former One Direction member even referred to Wilde as his "girlfriend" during his wedding speech.
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The pair were seen returning to Styles' home in Los Angeles after they first made their relationship public.
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Styles and Wilde continued to show off their new romance during a stroll in Santa Barbara, California. Photos published in January 2021 showed the actor reaching out to caress Wilde's waist as they walked side by side.
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As filming for Don’t Worry Darling started to wrap, the New York native took to social media to celebrate her cast.
"Little known fact: most male actors don’t want to play supporting roles in female-led films," Wilde wrote via Instagram in February 2021. "The industry has raised them to believe it lessens their power (i.e financial value) to accept these roles, which is one of the reasons it's so hard to get financing for movies focusing on female stories. No joke, it is harrrrrd to find actors who recognize why it might be worth it to allow for a woman to hold the spotlight."
She continued: "Enter: @harrystyles, our 'Jack.' Not only did he relish the opportunity to allow for the brilliant @florencepugh to hold center stage as our 'Alice,' but he infused every scene with a nuanced sense of humanity. He didn't have to join our circus, but he jumped on board with humility and grace, and blew us away every day with his talent, warmth, and ability to drive backwards. 👊 #dontworrydarling."
The couple also posed next to one another in a cast photo.
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The filmmaker subtly celebrated her beau after his Best Pop Solo Performance win at the 2021 Grammys.
Wilde posted a Polaroid-style photo of Paul McCartney taking a big bite out of a watermelon slice, hinting at Styles' song "Watermelon Sugar." Wilde captioned the Instagram post with a raised-hands emoji.
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Styles was cast alongside Emma Corrin in My Policeman — and PDA-filled pics from set sent fans into a frenzy. However, an insider told Us that Wilde didn't mind at all.
“[Olivia’s] not bothered by Harry's on-camera romance with Emma. This isn't the first time she's been in a relationship and had to deal with her partner kissing other actresses,” the source shared in May 2021. “If anything, she's excited about his role in the film and thinks he's doing an amazing job. Plus, she's confident in their relationship as they're going very strong!”
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"Olivia's really smitten by Harry,” an insider exclusively told Us after the couple were spotted packing on the PDA on vacation in Italy. “He makes her really happy. It's like he's brought out this giddy side of her. The thing that works for them is that they don't hide their relationship from the public. They don't care who's around watching them pack on the PDA."
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"Olivia and Harry have an ease to their relationship, they love and support each other, but also let each other be free and work on their own," a source told Us about the duo's strong connection.
The insider also noted that Wilde and Styles have been in "constant communication when they’re not together" amid separate professional projects.
"Both of them respect the other's work and never want to get in the way of each other," the source added.
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