Olivia Wilde: Dating, Double Standards & Dealing with Scrutiny
Summary
Alex Cooper sits down with Olivia Wilde to discuss her new film, Screen Time Zero, and its exploration of modern relationships guided by Esther Perel. Wilde reflects on her unconventional upbringing, early marriage, and career-defining roles in The O.C. and House. The conversation also covers the pressures of beauty standards, the complexities of motherhood, and Wilde’s evolving views on marriage and self-worth.
Topics discussed
Sponsors: SoFi, Sephora, and Clorox
Introduction and discussing the movie 'Hit Man' with Esther Perel
Sponsors: Revolve, Rakuten, and ZipRecruiter
Olivia's upbringing, parents, and early life influences
Olivia's first marriage, divorce, and views on relationships
Reflecting on 'The O.C.' and 'The L Word' roles
Sponsors: Ritual and Clorox
Beauty standards, self-objectification, and public scrutiny
Transitioning from acting to directing and 'Booksmart'
Parenting, co-parenting, and navigating divorce with kids
The public narrative surrounding Olivia's separation
Deep dive into 'Hit Man': intimacy, contempt, and endings
Closing remarks and final sponsor reads
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