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Wilde: "We didn't know each other anymore."
17 Jun
Summary
- Wilde realized the relationship was over when Sudeikis claimed not to know her.
- Her film 'The Invite' was inspired by the realization of growing apart.
- Wilde believes separation improved their co-parenting dynamic.
Olivia Wilde has offered a rare insight into the end of her seven-year engagement with actor Jason Sudeikis, which concluded in November 2020. The couple, who share two children, Otis Alexander and Daisy Josephine, had been navigating a difficult period in their relationship.
Wilde recalled a specific moment when driving home from a birthday party, she asked Sudeikis if he had a gift for her. His response, "What would I get you, Olivia? I don't know you," starkly highlighted their growing distance. This realization that they had become strangers to each other marked the definitive end of their relationship.
This personal experience served as a significant inspiration for Wilde's film, 'The Invite.' She explained that relationships can reach a point where partners cease to know or be curious about one another. While ending the relationship with Sudeikis was challenging, she felt it was necessary.
Furthermore, Wilde believes that their separation has positively impacted their roles as parents. She stated that they now function as effective co-parents, ensuring their children consistently receive the best from both of them, a dynamic she found difficult to achieve when they were together.
