Olivia Wilde doubled down on her claim that she fired Shia LaBeouf from "Don't Worry Darling," alleging he gave her an "ultimatum" with Florence Pugh.
[told Variety](https://variety.com/2022/film/features/olivia-wilde-harry-styles-sex-scenes-dont-worry-darling-1235347929/) that she had fired the actor to “protect” Pugh. The director and the “Ted Lasso” star, 47, share two kids — Otis, 8, and Daisy, 5 — and are [in the midst of a nasty custody battle](https://pagesix.com/2022/04/29/olivia-wilde-mortified-after-being-served-with-legal-papers/). Yes,” she added, noting that a video of her [asking LeBoeuf, 36, to stay on the film](https://pagesix.com/2022/08/26/olivia-wilde-begs-shia-labeouf-to-stay-on-movie-in-video/) was “taken out of context.” “You and I both know the reasons for my exit,” he reportedly wrote to Wilde in an email. “I, too, am heartbroken, and I want to figure this out.” It is not the truth.” “Early on in the process of making the film, as the director, I tried to mediate a situation between people to try to see if they could work together happily,” Wilde explained. “Florence Pugh is as good at dramatic work as she is at action. I have nothing against her for any reason.” “I have nothing but respect for Florence’s talent. “She is sensational in this film. “When he gave me the ultimatum of, you know, him or Florence, I chose Florence.”
And no, she says, 'Harry did not spit on Chris.'
Styles even [joked about it](https://www.vanityfair.com/hollywood/2022/09/harry-styles-addresses-chris-pine-spitting-rumor) while performing at Madison Square Garden the same week. Harry did not spit on Chris, in fact…” After wild speculation that Styles spit on Pine at the film’s Later in the interview, Wilde brought up “another one of our weird rumors, Spitgate, which you might have heard about.” Colbert then interrupted her to ask, “Did Harry Styles spit on Chris Pine? She stopped by The Late Show on Wednesday, where Stephen Colbert questioned her about reported tension [with Darling star Florence Pugh](https://www.vanityfair.com/hollywood/2022/09/florence-pugh-is-still-not-excluded-from-dont-worry-darlings-drama-narrative), Shia LaBeouf’s [controversial exit](https://www.vanityfair.com/hollywood/2022/08/shia-labeouf-denies-olivia-wilde-fired-him-from-dont-worry-darling-i-quit-your-film), and–naturally— [Spitgate](https://www.vanityfair.com/style/2022/09/harry-styles-olivia-wilde-and-our-ever-increasing-participation-in-celebrity-drama). “We had to replace Shia,” Wilde continued. At the time, was I bummed that we weren’t able to make it work?
Olivia Wilde has had her say on the 'Don't Worry Darling' premiere spit-gate.
Anyone who has dealt with conflict knows that there are levels to it before there's a conclusion,” Wilde tells Stephen Colbert.
“The film is about the narratives we are fed and whether we choose to accept them or question their sources. He tells Wilde at one point it must be “particularly frustrating to have people talking about a lot of things that aren’t the film itself.” All jokes aside, however, Wilde is clearly more than aware of Don’t Worry Darling’s behind-the-scenes intrigue—and in some ways, sees it as an allegory for the film. At the time, was I bummed that we weren’t able to make it work? “Once it became clear that it was not a tenable working relationship, I was given an ultimatum. “Early on in the process of making the film, as the director, I tried to mediate a situation between people to try to see if they could work together happily,” Wilde explains.
The "Don't Worry Darling" director also denied feuding with Florence Pugh.
“They’re really not.” “I have nothing but respect for Florence’s talent,” Wilde said. I have nothing against her for any reason.” “People can look at a video that shows evidence of someone not spitting on someone else and they’ll still see what they want to see, and that is the creation of drama. “That’s exactly what I mean though,” Wilde responded. Harry did not spit on Chris, in fact.”
Don't worry about all that “Don't Worry Darling” drama, Olivia Wilde insisted Wednesday night during an appearance on “The Late Show.”
“And that was him feeling like he was stepping away and me feeling like we were moving on without him.” And when he gave me the ultimatum of him or Florence, I chose Florence,” she said. If she really commits, if she really puts her mind and heart into it at this point and if you guys can make peace — and I respect your point of view, I respect hers — but if you guys can do it, what do you think? At the time, was I bummed that we weren’t able to make it work? “Once it became clear that it was not a tenable working relationship, I was given an ultimatum,” she told Colbert. I have nothing against her in for any reason,” Wilde said before pointing out that a male director would never have to face down questions like this.
Olivia Wilde danced like no one was watching at boyfriend Harry Styles' NYC concert Sept. 21. Find out more about her night out below.
[Gemma Chan](https://www.eonline.com/news/gemma_chan), [Nick Kroll](https://www.eonline.com/news/nick_kroll) and Sydney Chandler, for a Q&A discussion on the upcoming film. "Olivia is trying to steer the focus onto the film and "There's many different sides to each mini drama," a source close to Olivia told E! The banner read, "HARRY STYLES 15 Consecutive Nights at the Garden." [Florence Pugh](https://www.eonline.com/news/1347011/heres-why-florence-pugh-and-chris-pine-missed-the-dont-worry-darling-event-in-new-york) and [Chris Pine](https://www.eonline.com/news/chris_pine), who also star in the film, did not attend the panel due to [scheduling conflicts](https://www.eonline.com/news/1347011/heres-why-florence-pugh-and-chris-pine-missed-the-dont-worry-darling-event-in-new-york). [MSG residency](https://www.eonline.com/news/1342961/why-harry-styles-missed-the-2022-mtv-vmas)—honoring him by bringing out host [Gayle King](https://www.eonline.com/news/gayle_king) to unveil a massive banner that was hanging in the rafters.
Olivia Wilde was spotted dancing to "Music For a Sushi Restaurant" at Harry Styles' history-making 15th consecutive concert at New York City's Madison ...
(Pine’s rep confirmed to Billboard at the time that Styles absolutely did not spit on the actor.) While on the show, she [Harry Styles](https://www.billboard.com/artist/harry-styles/) just made history at [Madison Square Garden](https://www.billboard.com/music/pop/harry-styles-banner-raised-msg-rafters-15-show-run-1235142875/), and who better to cheer him on from the audience than Olivia Wilde? And when Styles reached the track’s jubilant, brassy instrumental section, the 38-year-old Booksmart filmmaker began jumping up and down to the beat. 21) at the famed New York City venue, where he was later honored with a rare banner celebrating his 15 consecutive sold-out shows. Only three acts have had a banner raised in their honor thus far: Styles, Phish and Billy Joel.
Olivia Wilde was spotted dancing at Harry Styles' concert in Madison Square Garden, where he was presented with a banner for performing 15 consecutive ...
I don’t personally believe the hateful energy defines his fan base at all.” “I just wanted to sing. Video footage showed them leaving in the same car. There is video on red carpet of them all and Chris Pine and Gemma moving strategically around Harry so he didn’t stand next to O but nobody else wanted to either do that was awkward…” [tweeted at the time](https://twitter.com/stylinarts/status/1567147234612879361). 13
In the video, Wilde, wearing a boa and a white maxi dress, excitedly sings and dances along as her 28-year-old boyfriend wowed the sold-out crowd with a ...
"I want to thank you for being there for me." "I think it's a perfect example of people who look for drama anywhere they can. "There's so many people, again, tonight, who have supported me both professionally and personally throughout my life and I just want to say to all of you, thank you. As [Harry Styles](https://www.etonline.com/people/harry-styles) played his final concert at New York City's Madison Square Garden on Wednesday, fans captured video of the 38-year-old actress thoroughly enjoying the show. The night was a big one for Styles, who was wrapping his 15-night residency at the iconic NYC venue. "There's a lot of people in the room tonight, on nights like this, that are so special for me and I just want to thank," Styles told the crowd, after wiping away tears.
Harry Styles' mom Anne Twist praised her son and his girlfriend Olivia Wilde after seeing "Don't Worry Darling" in theaters.
Some lucky North American fans did, however, get to see the film a little bit early when a special IMAX screening of the film was staged in 100 or so locations around the continent. And while French moviegoers got a two-day head start, UK and North American viewers still have to wait a little over 24 hours before they’ll have the chance to see Don’t Worry Darling when it hits theaters Friday (Sept. 21) to praise the 28-year-old [pop](https://www.billboard.com/t/pop/) star’s performance in his first lead acting role along with the work of director [Olivia Wilde](https://www.billboard.com/artist/olivia-wilde/) — who just so happens to also be her son’s [girlfriend](https://www.billboard.com/lists/harry-styles-olivia-wilde-relationship-timeline/). “Well done baby @harrystyles for being a fabulous Jack. “First time in the French cinema .. After seeing the