Hollywood Hit‑List: Olivia Wilde Gets Custody Papers During Movie Promo
Olivia Wilde was in the middle of promoting her brand‑new psychological thriller, Don’t Worry Darling, at Cinemacon in Las Vegas when the universe decided to throw her a… custody‑related surprise. Picture the scene: She’s standing on the red carpet, flashing for the cameras, and suddenly a legal envelope pops out of the corner of a hallway. Talk about an awkward moment!
What Went Down
- Olivia, a 38‑year‑old star‑turned‑director, was proudly showing off the film that stars Harry Styles, Florence Pugh, and Chris Pine.
- She had just been served papers from her former fiancé, Jason Sudeikis, while on what should have been a chill promotional outing.
- Jason and Olivia share two adorable kids: Otis, 8 and Daisy, 5.
- Olivia describes the whole thing as a “vicious move” that invaded her personal space even during a high‑profile industry event.
- “It was my workplace, and in any other workplace it would be… I’d say it’s an attack,” she told Variety, hinting at how the timing and location felt like a deliberate provocation.
- She’s also pointing fingers at a security lapse—a huge breach that made her feel the whole situation was “really scary.”
- From the nooks of multiple badges to “special Covid tests” and wristband prerequisites, the event was a theater of its own, yet the “custody papers” slipped right through the cracks.
Olivia’s Take
“You know, I’ve worked hard on every single frame of this movie, and I’m not one to let distractions derail me,” she said, strongly asserting she has a job to do. The director expressed anger over how the episode “shadowed the film” and managed to drown out the collective efforts of the crew and studio.
She also hinted that the mishap felt “vicious” and wasn’t a surprise—after all, “there’s a reason I left that relationship.” The talk of sabotage? She said there were “nasty attempts” to dial up drama, but she was ready to roll it off and keep hustling.
Jason’s Response
Responding separately, Jason Sudeikis denied any knowledge of when or where Olivia was served. A spokesperson noted, “He had no prior knowledge of the time or place the envelope was delivered. It would solely be up to the process service company, and he would never condone such an inappropriate delivery.” A clear stance that the service company was the supposed culprit.
What’s Next?
Olivia and Jason’s custody battle remains in the headlines, but Hollywood’s spotlight remains glued to Don’t Worry Darling. The film’s team hopes its success will drown out any lingering “legal drama drama”—and maybe that’s the best revenge we can ask for when life throws a lawsuit at a promo run.
