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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Lifestyle
Nicole Vassell

Olivia Wilde doesn’t deserve the internet’s hatred – I’m glad she’s stood up for herself

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What a drag it must be to be an ex of a Hollywood “nice guy”. One moment, you’re half of a revered celebrity power couple; the next, Twitter users name their hate accounts after you. Right now, thoughts and prayers should be directed towards Olivia Wilde, whose split from Jason Sudeikis has made her the internet’s favourite punching bag – and it’s completely unfair.

In November 2020, Wilde and Sudeikis announced they were ending their decade-long relationship after a seven-year engagement and the births of two children. Though fans were mostly supportive-to-neutral on the former couple when they were together, it wasn’t long before online commenters took sides in the break-up – and Team Sudeikis made themselves known with gusto.

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