Thursday 22 September 2022 09:08 AM Olivia Wilde hits back at reports of a feud with 'sensational' Florence Pugh trends now
Olivia Wilde has hit back at reports of a feud with her 'sensational' Don't Worry Darling leading actress Florence Pugh.
The director, 38, addressed the pair's widely-rumoured falling out on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert on Wednesday, insisting she has 'nothing but respect' for Florence, 26, despite by being plagued by claims to the contrary.
Olivia gushed about Florence's performance in the controversial movie, and suggested being questioned about the feud is sexist because it's not something her 'male director colleagues are answering'.
The actress also doubled down on claims she fired former leading actor Shia LaBeouf, 36, insisting he issued her an 'ultimatum' of choosing between him and Florence: 'I chose Florence.'
Film director: Olivia Wilde shot down rumors of a feud with Florence Pugh while addressing drama around Don't Worry Darling on Wednesday on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert
'People say you are feuding with Florence Pugh. Is there anything you want to say to that?,' Stephen bluntly asked her.
Olivia chalked it up to 'another weird rumor' surrounding the film along with 'spitgate' involving her boyfriend Harry Styles, 28, and Chris Pine, 42.
Stephen referred to his notes, which included the question, 'Did Harry Styles spit on Chris Pine? Why or why not? Support your answer.'
A laughing Olivia said, 'He did not, but I think it's a perfect example of people will look for drama anywhere they can.'
She definitively added, 'Harry did not spit on Chris, in fact,' while Stephen joked, 'Only time will tell.'
Leading lady: The 38-year-old director while dressed casually chic in a white T-shirt and loose black trousers was asked by Stephen, 58, about her relationship with her leading lady Florence, shown in a scene from Don't Worry Darling
'No, he really didn't!' Olivia said with a laugh.
She said the video was an example of people seeing what they want to see and described it as 'clickbait'.
'So no tension between you and Florence Pugh?,' Stephen then followed up.
Numerous rumors: Stephen referred to his notes, which included the question, 'Did Harry Styles spit on Chris Pine? Why or why not? Support your answer'
'I have nothing but respect for Florence's talent. She's fantastic. She's on the set of her movie Dune right now. There's nothing cooler than a busy actress. I have nothing against her for any reason,' Olivia said.
'People pointed out that she was
