Olivia Wilde's Comeback: How Sex-Forward Comedies Follow the Don't Worry Darling Controversy
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Jesse Hassenger
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Olivia Wilde's career trajectory is examined, focusing on how she navigated the controversy surrounding her 2022 film Don't Worry Darling (which was plagued by gossip despite box office success) and is now staging a comeback with a pair of boldly sex-forward comedies that re-engage with her sex-symbol image. The article contrasts the critical success of her directorial debut Booksmart with the tabloid-driven narrative around Darling, and positions her new work as a deliberate artistic and public relations pivot.
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DeciderOlivia Wilde's Comeback: How Sex-Forward Comedies Follow the Don't Worry Darling Controversydecider.comKey quotes
· 3 pulledDon't Worry Darling should have been the precise opposite of a sophomore slump — if not for the endless swirl of gossip that surrounded the production
Here was a starry, ambitious, high-profile release featuring Florence Pugh, singing sensation Harry Styles, and Chris Pine, among other stars
Olivia Wilde has recovered from the Don't Worry Darling episode (and engaged with her sex-symbol past) with a pair of boldly sex-forward comedies
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