Olivia Wildehas called receivingcustody papers on stage at CinemaConearlier this year “appalling” and “vicious.”
The filmmaker addressed the incident publicly for the first time in a new cover story withVarietypublished Wednesday.
“In any other workplace, it would be seen as an attack.
Jason Sudeikis and Olivia Wilde.Michael Loccisano/Getty Images
It was really upsetting.
It shouldn’t have been able to happen.”
“There was a huge breach in security, which is really scary,” Wilde continued.
Olivia Wilde at CinemaCon in April.VALERIE MACON/AFP via Getty Images
She continued, “To take a stab at sabotage that was really vicious.
But I had a job to do; I’m not easily distracted.
But, you know, sadly, it was not something that was entirely surprising to me.
I mean, there’s a reason I left that relationship.”
Wilde added, “I chose to become an actress; I willingly walked into the spotlight.
But it’s not something my children have asked for.
And when my kids are dragged into it, it’s deeply painful.”
While Wilde was speaking, awoman handed her a mysterious manila envelope.
she said), before responding, “Okay, got it.
Thank you,” and then proceeding with her presentation.
It was later confirmed that Wilde had been served custody papers from Sudeikis.
Wilde filed a motion to dismiss the custody petitionlast week.
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