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Olivia Wilde Heeds Pamela Anderson's “Stay Soft” Advice

6/21/2026

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Wilde Heeds Advice

Olivia Wilde said Pamela Anderson told her to “stay soft” as she faced criticism of “Don’t Worry Darling.”
Wilde contacted Anderson after watching Anderson’s Netflix documentary “Pamela, A Love Story,” which premiered in January 2023.
Wilde said the advice helped her avoid rebuttals and stay focused on the film.
Anderson later discussed her career resurgence at the Fashion Trust U.S. 2026 Awards in Los Angeles.

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Wilde Faces Rumors

The 2022 release of *Don’t Worry Darling* was clouded by rumors of director Olivia Wilde’s personal and professional turmoil.
Wilde said hundreds of cast and crew worked through COVID-19 restrictions to finish the film.
Advisers warned that denying the rumors publicly would not help.
She stayed silent despite frustration.
She called the backlash ‘insanely disproportionate’, noting Netflix’s *Pamela, A Love Story* premiered four months after the theatrical launch, linking events.

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Wilde Heeds Advice

Olivia Wilde said Pamela Anderson told her to “stay soft” as she faced criticism of “Don’t Worry Darling.”
Wilde contacted Anderson after watching Anderson’s Netflix documentary “Pamela, A Love Story,” which premiered in January 2023.
Wilde said the advice helped her avoid rebuttals and stay focused on the film.
Anderson later discussed her career resurgence at the Fashion Trust U.S. 2026 Awards in Los Angeles.

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