Florence Pugh Addresses Buzz Around Harry Styles, 'Don't Worry Darling' Sex Scenes & Navigating Privacy

Manori Ravindran International Editor Olivia Wilde isn’t commenting on alleged tensions between her and Florence Pugh, the lead of her movie. When asked at a Venice press conference whether Wilde can “clear the air” about the rumors surrounding their strained relationship, the director said: “Florence is a force. We are so grateful she’s able to make it tonight [for the red carpet]. I’m grateful to her, and to [‘Dune’ director Denis Villeneuve] for helping us. I can’t say how honored I am to have her as our lead. “As for all the endless tabloid gossip out there, the Internet feeds itself. I don’t feel the need to contribute; I think it’s sufficiently self-nourished,” said Wilde.

Olivia Wilde landed in Italy Sunday separately from boyfriend Harry Styles ahead of the "Don't Worry Darling" movie premiere at the Venice Film Festival Monday night, where Florence Pugh will not be in attendance for the press conference post screening. Wilde, who marks her second time in the director's chair with the new thriller, seemed to be in high spirits as she touched down at the Italian airport wearing a cream-colored suit.

The awkwardness continues for Olivia Wilde, Harry Styles, and Florence Pugh amid the Don’t Worry Darling press run and publicity period…

Florence Pugh will not be joining co-star Harry Styles and director Olivia Wilde at the Venice International Film Festival press conference for their new film “Don’t Worry Darling”.

We still not haven’t heard from the horse’s mouth what the true origin is of the feud between Olivia Wilde and Florence Pugh, but every other day it seems we’re getting more evidence of it!

It seems not a day goes by that we’re not talking about the apparent feud between Florence Pugh and Olivia Wilde, who worked together on the upcoming psychological thriller Don’t Worry Darling. So much has happened between when the cast was first announced to now, and as the film approaches its premiere at the Venice Film Festival on September 5, 2022, it wouldn’t be surprising if you’re struggling to keep up or completely unaware what the controversy is in the first place. This is the Olivia Wilde-Florence Pugh feud explained, plus why we think it sounds more legitimate than ever.

EXCLUSIVE: The Olivia Wilde directed movie doesn’t open until Sept. 23, but on tracking, Don’t Worry Darling is off to a promising start, tracking hot with 17-24 year-old women and also young guys. In sum, Harry Styles fans.

The drama keeps on going. Olivia Wilde and Florence Pugh’s feud gets tenser. A source close to the Don’t Worry Darling director and star reveals the real reason why there’s a rift between the two.

The drama just keeps getting deeper for Olivia Wilde and Florence Pugh.

Beef behind the scenes. Olivia Wilde hasn’t been getting along with Florence Pugh, the star of her film Don’t Worry Darling, which premieres on September 23.

The drama surrounding Don’t Worry Darling continues. Apparently, Florence Pugh was mad director Olivia Wilde kept “disappearing” to canoodle with her boyfriend, Harry Styles, on set.

A new report says that Florence Pugh will only make one press appearance to promote her upcoming movie Don’t Worry Darling.

With under a month until its premiere, "Don't Worry Darling" is already garnering an abundance of press. Florence Pugh snagged the lead role as Alice, but layers of controversy surrounding her leading man are just heating up.  The role of Jack, played by Harry Styles, was originally offered to and accepted by Shia LaBeouf.

Variety that she originally envisioned the “Watermelon Sugar” singer for the role of Jack, the sketchy husband of a suburban housewife named Alice, but Styles, 28, had already hit the road for a global tour. Thus, LaBeouf, 36, was cast instead. But by early production in 2020, Wilde said the “Honeyboy” actor had to go.

Olivia Wilde is speaking up about a recent report that stated a pay gap between Florence Pugh and Harry Styles, in reference to their latest film ‘Don’t Worry Darling.’The director of the highly anticipated film talked about the ongoing rumor during her interview with Variety, as it was reported that the singer was getting paid three times more than the actress.Now Olivia is denying all reports regarding the salary of the two stars, including a rumor that claimed Pugh was “unhappy about Wilde and Styles’ relationship.”“There has been a lot out there that I largely don’t pay attention to,” Olivia said. “But the absurdity of invented clickbait and subsequent reaction regarding a nonexistent pay disparity between our lead and supporting actors really upset me.”The filmmaker went on to say that she has been an advocate for equal payment in the entertainment industry, and had a great experience working with both actors.“I’m a woman who has been in this business for over 20 years, and it’s something that I have fought for myself and others, especially being a director.

Olivia Wilde showers Florence Pugh with compliments in a profuse manner for 's cover story, perhaps in an effort to dispel rumors the two are on the outs. But despite all the adulation, Wilde has been met with silence from Pugh.The 38-year-old director opened up about why she decided to cast the star for the lead role of Alice in the psychological thriller, , starring Pugh, Wilde's boyfriend, Harry Styles, and Chris Pine. According to, the studio had set its sights on another actress, but Wilde, following a lunch meeting with Pugh, knew she had found her Alice.«I had been blown the f**k away by her,» says Wilde, while referencing the 2019 horror.