Olivia Wilde Addresses 'Endless Tabloid Gossip,' Avoids Shia LaBeouf Question at 2022 Venice Film Festival

Olivia Wilde addressed all the drama surrounding her film "Don't Worry Darling" during a late night TV experience. Wilde confirmed that Harry Styles did not spit on Chris Pine at the Venice Film Festival in early September while speaking to Stephen Colbert. "Spit-Gate," as Wilde referred to it, occurred after a video of Styles heading to his seat went viral on the internet.

Another day, another news story about the drama surrounding “Don’t Worry Darling.” Is anyone else sick of hearing about the rumors swirling around this movie? Well, director Olivia Wilde is now sick of it too, and she said as much during her recent interview with Stephen Colbert on “The Late Show.” READ MORE: ‘Don’t Worry Darling’ Review: Olivia Wilde Goes The Mystery Box Route With ‘The Stepford Wives’ Meets ‘The Matrix’ [Venice] Variety reports that Wilde touched upon almost everything in her interview with Colbert.

Harry Styles spat on Chris Pine at the Don’t Worry Darling premiere.The director was interviewed by Stephen Colbert on The Late Show and was asked about several rumours surrounding the film during its premiere at the Venice film festival, including a video many interpreted as Styles spitting on his co-star Pine.“Another one of our weird rumours, Spit-Gate, which you might have heard about, is I think …” Wilde began, before Colbert cut her off and asked from a notecard: “Did Harry Styles spit on Chris Pine? Why or why not? Support your answer.”“No, he did not. But I think it’s a perfect example of, like, people will look for drama anywhere they can.

Olivia Wilde is shutting down a big rumour that emerged from the Venice International Film Festival during Wednesday night’s appearance on “The Late Show”.

Olivia Wilde waves to fans after her appearance on The Late Night Show with Stephen Colbert in New York City on Wednesday (September 21).

Shia LaBeouf issued an official response to Olivia Wilde‘s comments about him and his involvement in Don’t Worry Darling.

“Don’t Worry Darling” had its world premiere at the Venice Film Festival earlier this week, with most of the world watching to see if any drama unfolded between Olivia Wilde and her cast. And the premiere didn’t disappoint; or, at least the internet’s perception of it didn’t.

or did he quit? This profile of Wilde seems to indicate that it was kind of, well, both. First, Wilde said—as she has before—that she fired LaBeouf after Florence Pugh complained about his on-set behavior. “My responsibility was towards her. I’m like a mother wolf.

Willem Dafoe and Christoph Waltz have joined the raft of famous faces making appearances at the Venice International Film Festival. The Hollywood heavyweights were pictured in apparent good spirits, as they arrived for the event on Tuesday evening ahead of the premiere of their film Dead For A Dollar. The pair star in the Western, which is written and directed by Walter Hill, alongside actress Rachel Brosnahan.

Chris Pine's rep is denying a fan theory. In a statement to ET, the 42-year-old actor's rep shuts down claims that Harry Styles spit on Pine at the premiere of their flick, at the Venice Film Festival. «This is a ridiculous story… a complete fabrication and the result of an odd online illusion that is clearly deceiving and allows for foolish speculation,» Pine's rep tells ET.

Following the premiere of Olivia Wilde’s new film Don’t Worry Darling at the 2022 Venice International Film Festival, one piece of footage prompted fierce online debate. The clip in question, however, wasn’t from the film itself but from its screening’s aftermath, and it depicts what many are convinced is Harry Styles spitting on his co-star, American actor Chris Pine.

Anna Tingley If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, Variety may receive an affiliate commission. There’s been no lack of drama at this year’s Venice Film Festival thanks to the behind-the-scenes tabloid gossip circulating around Olivia Wilde’s “Don’t Worry Darling,” which premiered on Monday. So, it’s only fitting that Harry Styles landed in Venice in a dramatic fit. Styles, who stars as the cunning suburban husband to Florence Pugh’s Alice in the retro thriller, arrived at the Venice Airport sporting a ’70s-inspired ensemble courtesy of Gucci, who Styles has been in collaboration with since last June. He sported the Italian label’s double-breasted jacket in burgundy, monogram sweater vest, flare jeans and Adidas x Gucci Gazelle sneakers.

If you thought Harry Styles and Olivia Wilde were set to be the hottest couple at the Venice Film Festival, you've got the wrong person!!! During the standing ovation for the couple's forthcoming film,  Styles planted a kiss on none other than his co-star Nick Kroll.  In video from the event, you can see Styles and Kroll finding each other in the crowd after the film's premiere. The two actors, both looking dapper in blue suits, kiss each other on the lips and embrace as onlookers cheer. Harry Styles kisses Nick Kroll during the standing ovation for #DontWorryDarling.

Olivia Wilde’s-highly anticipated Don’t Worry Darling had its world premiere at the Venice Film Festival this evening. Flanked by stars Harry Styles, Chris Pine, Gemma Chan — and Florence Pugh who flew in late from the Budapest set of Dune 2 — Wilde saw her film receive a spirited five-plus minute ovation.

Florence Pugh made a sparkling statement on the 79th Venice International Film Festival red carpet on Monday. The actress is in Italy for the premiere of Olivia Wilde's forthcoming film  where Pugh stars opposite Harry Styles. Pugh brought her grandmother as her date for the premiere, and the two walked the red carpet in perfect style.

Harry Styles shows off his sharp fashion style on the red carpet at the premiere of Don’t Worry Darling during the 2022 Venice International Film Festival on Monday (September 5) in Venice, Italy

Olivia Wilde arrived on the Lido Monday morning for the hotly-anticipated press conference for her latest film Don’t Worry Darling. Wilde was joined by her principal cast, including Harry Styles, Gemma Chan, and Chris Pine. As previously reported, Florence Pugh, the film’s lead, was not in attendance because her flight from the Budapest set of the Dune sequel didn’t land in Venice until after the presser began. Pugh is expected to attend the film’s evening premiere.

“Don’t Worry Darling” actress Florence Pugh — and dodged a question about Shia LaBeouf — at the Venice Film Festival.The director attended a press panel on Monday alongside the film’s stars, Harry Styles, Gemma Chan and Chris Pine.A journalist asked Wilde to “clear the air” about a “falling out” with Pugh, who was absent — as previously expected — from speaking to the press but would attend the movie’s premiere on Monday. “Florence is a force and we are so grateful that she is able to make it tonight despite being in production on ‘Dune,'” Wilde said.

Olivia Wilde declined to speak in detail about those Florence Pugh feud rumours as she appeared at a Venice Film Festival press conference to discuss her new movie “Don’t Worry Darling”.