Olivia Wilde discusses public reaction to her past relationship with Harry Styles in an interview on the “Call Her Daddy” podcast. Wilde, who is reported to be 10 years older than Styles, says people reacted strongly to the relationship after it became widely discussed. She tells host Alex Cooper that many fans appeared “pissed,” adding that the age gap “really did upset people.” Wilde links some of the backlash to parasocial dynamics, saying Styles already carried a “burden” from fans’ perceptions and that dealing with those expectations is a responsibility for celebrities. She also reflects on her own response and regret, describing how she felt disconnected from how the relationship was being portrayed. While Wilde characterizes that time with Styles as a “loveliest,” “sweet” and “beautiful” relationship, she says judgment sometimes stayed outside their “bubble.” She also recounts being criticized for apparently appearing happy in public, including people calling her derogatory names over dancing and smiling at Styles’ shows. Styles previously described working with Wilde on “Don’t Worry Darling” as a “gift,” and did not publicly comment extensively on the relationship.