A Timeline Of Everything Happening With Don't Worry Darling

Some movies come out of nowhere and take the world by storm. Others? They need a little hyping before people are on board with the idea. Amazingly, it seems ‘Don’t Worry Darling’ has created a media storm all of its own - and it might not be for the best reasons.

The psychological thriller is director Olivia Wilde’s second go at stepping behind the camera as she attempts to recreate the first success after years of being an actress. With an all-star cast, it seemed Wilde had everything she needed. So why does the film keep ending up in the wrong headlines? It could be time for a timeline of everything happening with ‘Don’t Worry Darling.’

September 11, 2020: Harry Styles replaces Shia LaBeouf

Shia LaBeouf was once a name we saw everywhere. Still, things have changed, and he’s been further away from the limelight than ever before. Hearing he would be in ‘Don’t Worry Darling’ was enough to get many excited about Shia’s grand return to the big screen. That was until it was announced he was being replaced by Harry Styles due to “scheduling conflicts.” 

December 11, 2020: A lawsuit is brought against Shia LaBeouf

Karolyn Pho and FKA Twigs hit the headlines when they brought a lawsuit against Shia LaBeouf, claiming he abused the pair of them during their separate relationships. To start, Shia denied the accusations and said he merely hurt those around him during his lowest period. However, the actor has since taken accountability for what happened. 

December 24, 2020: Don’t Worry Darling announces they dropped LaBeouf

It seemed things weren’t going to quieten down with Shia and ‘Don’t Worry Darling’ anytime soon. In December 2020, Variety reported Shia didn’t quit - he was fired from the movie. It was said “His style clashed with the cast and crew,” and Shia was allegedly “off-putting.”

January 4, 2021: Harry Styles and Olivia Wilde are spotted together

Two months after Olivia Wilde split from her fiancé, reports emerged that she attended a wedding with ‘Don’t Worry Darling’ star, Harry Styles. The twist? They were reportedly dating, with an insider telling TMZ that their relationship “quickly turned romantic” as Harry “wasn’t able to stay away” from the director.

April 27, 2022: Olivia Wilde is handed custody papers during her speech

Things took another turn in the ‘Don’t Worry Darling’ timeline when the film’s director was giving a speech about it all at CinemaCon in Las Vegas. Here, Olivia Wilde was on stage in front of thousands of people when a process server walked up and handed her custody papers for her children from Olivia’s ex-fiancé, Jason Sudeikis. 

August 11, 2022: Florence Pugh is notably missing from press events

For months, there has been talk about something brewing between Olivia Wilde and ‘Don’t Worry Darling’ star, Florence Pugh. Things got more heated when people noticed Florence was missing from the movie’s press tour, with her reps stating she was busy working on the sci-fi movie ‘Dune: Part Two.’

August 26, 2022: Shia LaBeouf claims to have proof he quit Don’t Worry Darling

It seems Shia LaBeouf is determined to clear his name, as he recently released alleged messages and videos that prove he quit ‘Don’t Worry Darling’ and Olivia Wilde was begging him to stay. One of these clips also reportedly shows Olivia and Florence Pugh don’t get on, with the director supposedly calling the actress “Miss Flo.” 

September 5, 2022: Olivia Wilde and Harry Styles arrive at Venice Film Festival separately

They have been linked together for months, but many think there’s trouble in the waters between Harry Styles and Olivia Wilde. That’s because the pair notably arrived separately at the Venice Film Festival in September 2022. Yet again, Florence Pugh was nowhere to be seen until after the press event, claiming it was filming conflicts with her other project. Olivia used her panel time to brush off questions about a feud between the pair. 

September 5, 2022: Chris Pine is dragged into it all after a video goes viral

Chris Pine, another star of ‘Don’t Worry Darling,’ had done pretty well to keep out of the headlines surrounding the movie. That was until the Venice Film Festival. A video quickly took the internet by storm, as it seemed to show Harry Styles spitting on his co-star’s shoe as he returned to his seat. The moment, dubbed “spitgate,” has been denied by everyone, including Olivia Wilde.

It seems that no matter what happens, there’s a chance ‘Don’t Worry Darling’ will end up in the wrong headlines at every turn. While a lot of work has gone into making the movie and bringing the all-star cast to life, many fear the drama behind the scenes might have overshadowed ‘Don’t Worry Darling’ one too many times.