Olivia Wilde Credits Pamela Anderson for Support During 'Don't Worry Darling' Drama
Originally published Jun 20, 2026
By Jack Dunn · Variety
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Key points
- Olivia Wilde discussed Pamela Anderson's support during the release of 'Don't Worry Darling' on the 'Call Her Daddy' podcast.
- Wilde described the backlash she faced as 'insanely disproportionate' to the actual situation.
- The film was surrounded by rumors and scrutiny about Wilde's personal and professional life.
- Wilde did not provide specific details about how Anderson helped her, calling it 'so crazy.'
Olivia Wilde recently shared on the 'Call Her Daddy' podcast how Pamela Anderson helped her navigate the challenges surrounding the 2022 release of her film 'Don't Worry Darling.' The movie faced significant scrutiny and rumors about Wilde's personal and professional life. Wilde described the backlash as 'the pummeling that I took was so insanely disproportionate.' She credited Anderson for offering guidance during this difficult time, though she did not elaborate further on their interactions.
Read the original story: Variety — by Jack Dunn