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A Timeline of Harry Styles and Olivia Wilde's Relationship

Fans can now see the couple's new film Don't Worry Darling, in theaters today.

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If you haven't heard, prepare to be heartbroken because Harry Styles is officially a taken man. Photos of the singer holding hands with actress and director Olivia Wilde made headlines earlier this week, which were followed by confirmed reports that the couple have been seeing each other for some time now. While neither the notoriously private Styles nor Wilde have publicly commented on their romance, sources says this new love is more than rumor. To mourn the once-in-a-fan-fiction chance of finding love with the "Golden" singer yourself, L'OFFICIEL has compiled this timeline with everything you need to know about the pair's new relationship.

2018—Harry Styles and Camille Rowe split.

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Camille Rowe photographed by Daniyel Lowden for L'OFFICIEL Paris February 2020; top ALAÏA, necklace CARTIER.

In 2018, the singer and model Camille Rowe parted ways after a year together. Following the break-up, Styles featured a voicemail from his former love on his album Fine Line, which was heavily inspired by their relationship.

September 2020—Harry Styles cast in Olivia Wilde's new film Don't Worry Darling.

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Harry Styles on the set of 'Don't Worry Darling.'

On September 11, 2020, news broke that Styles had been cast in Wilde's upcoming thriller Don't Worry Darling to replace actor Shia LaBeouf. He will play opposite Florence Pugh as Jack and Alice, a 1950s married couple with stirring secrets. Shooting began in October, but production of the project was paused momentarily in November after a COVID-19 outbreak on set. 

For the "Watermelon Sugar" singer's December 2020 Vogue cover story, Wilde opened up about her shared excitement with the film's costume designer Arianna Phillips over Styles' casting. “[Phillips] and I did a little victory dance when we heard that we officially had Harry in the film, because we knew that he has a real appreciation for fashion and style," explained Wilde. "And this movie is incredibly stylistic. It’s very heightened and opulent, and I’m really grateful that he is so enthusiastic about that element of the process—some actors just don’t care.”

November 2020—Olivia Wilde and Jason Sudeikis announce split.

Wilde and ex-beau Jason Sudeikis together on the red carpet

After nine years together, it was reported that the Booksmart director and actor Jason Sudeikis had broken up in early 2020. The couple, who got engaged in 2013, share two children together, Otis. 6. and Daisy. 4. An insider close to the couple told People"It's been amicable and they’ve transitioned into a great co-parenting routine. The children are the priority and the heart of the family’s relationship."

January 2021—Harry Styles and Olivia Wilde spotted holding hands at a wedding.

Styles and Wilde holding hands while at a friends wedding

Monday, January 4, photos of the singer and actress holding hands while attending the wedding for Styles' manager Jeff Azoff together were released. People quoted a source that said the couple "have dated for a few weeks." According to Us Weekly, the former One Direction member even referred to Wilde as his "girlfriend" during a toast at the ceremony. 

While keeping their relationship a secret from the public, the couple leaned on friends like James Corden for support. “Harry had been staying at James Corden’s house near Palm Springs during filming, and so they were able to be alone and keep their relationship very secret," said a source at Page Six. "So everyone was really surprised—and rather delighted—when Harry brought Olivia as his date to the wedding, and introduced her as his girlfriend.”

The Sun also reported on the burgeoning relationship, quoting a source about their attraction and how they couple with the 10-year age difference (Styles is 26, while Wilde is 36). “They clicked immediately—they’re both very artistic, passionate people and it was one of those things where straight away everyone could see they had a spark," said the insider, who also added, “Clearly they’re enjoying themselves and the age gap really isn’t a thing. Harry has obviously famously had a thing for older women but he’s just extremely mature himself, you’d never think there was a decade between them.”

February 2021 — Olivia Wilde posts Valentine's Day tribute in honor of Harry Styles.

 

Perhaps Styles' biggest supporter for his acting ventures, Wilde made an Instagram post a day after Valentine's Day praising the acting prowess and professionalism of her rumored beau. 

July 2021 — Olivia Wilde and Harry Styles take a PDA-filled vacation in Monte Argentario.

The couple seen smooching on a boat together

After spending a few months together in London, the duo were spotted being loved up on a yacht in Italy. 

August 2021 — Olivia Wilde and Harry Styles make a temporary move to Los Angeles.

Wilde and Styles get cozy while on a walk together

After getting word of the couple's move from London to Los Angeles during the filming of Wilde's film Babylon, Styles and Wilde were spotted on a lunch date confirming their new location.

November 2021 — Social media sleuths spy Olivia Wilde sporting one of Harry Styles' gold necklaces in an Instagram post.

 

After Wilde made a post tagging Italian luxury brand Gucci, for which Styles is an ambassador, fans were quick to notice that same necklace being worn by Styles at one of his concerts. This comes a couple of months after Wilde was spotted having a great time at one of his shows in L.A.

December 2021 — The families of Olivia Wilde and Harry Styles finally become intertwined around the holiday season, according to close sources.

 

Reports of the couple's holiday plans were shared with Peoplestating that Styles was getting closer to Wilde's kids — further solidifying the serious nature of their relationship.

February 2022 — Olivia Wilde and Harry Styles celebrate his 28th birthday.

Olivia Wilde posing for a selfie

During Styles' birthday celebration in London, Wilde posts a mirror selfie captioned with "Happy happy" in a '70s inspired jumpsuit on her Instagram story, presumably at the party.

September 2022 — Harry Styles and Olivia Wilde stayed apart during the 2022 Venice Film Festival.

A group actors smiling at the camera.

The Don't Worry Darling cast appeared at the 2022 Venice Film Festival and the public immediately noticed weird placement and awkward tension between some members. After the drama around Shia LaBeouf being fired and then leaking messages and videos of Wilde begging him to come back to set—even though she claimed to be in solidarity with the film's star Florence Pugh—rumors started to circulate about the potential drama between Pugh and Wilde.

During this year's Venice Film Festival, Styles and Wilde weren't captured sitting next to or even talking to each other the whole time. With the behind-the-scenes drama and rumors, social media quickly questioned if the couple had broken up.

September 23, 2022 — Olivia Wilde spotted at Harry Styles' final Madison Square Garden show.

Harry Styles in a shiny red outfit while singing on stage.

Regardless of what drama happened during the film festival, the couple's relationship seems to be in the clear. Wilde was spotted last night cheering on Styles as he performed the final show of his Madison Square Garden residency.

November 18, 2022

Less than two months since the premiere of their film and close to two years since their relationship began, Styles and Wilde are reportedly "taking a break." A source close to the couple told People, "He's still touring and is now going abroad. She is focusing on her kids and her work in L.A.," before continuing to say, "It's a very amicable decision...They're still very close friends." Another friend of the pair added, "Right now, they have different priorities that are keeping them apart."

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