Olivia Wilde Sparks Romance with Actor Dane DiLiegro After Heartbreak

LOS ANGELES, Calif. — Olivia Wilde appears to be moving on from her past relationship with Harry Styles as she sparks romance rumors with actor Dane DiLiegro. The couple was spotted enjoying a basketball game on January 23 between the Los Angeles Lakers and the Boston Celtics, a public outing that insiders say reflects Wilde’s readiness to embrace new love.

According to a source who spoke to Life & Style, Wilde, 40, is ‘totally smitten’ with DiLiegro, 36, describing him as incredibly attractive, funny, and kind. The insider shared, ‘This is the first guy she’s really fallen for since Harry. For so long she had Harry as the be-all and end-all; no one could come close, and then she met Dane.’

The pair was seen sharing an affectionate moment, with Wilde gazing up at DiLiegro while he wrapped an arm around her shoulder. The source emphasized that this relationship is significantly different for Wilde, who had previously expressed difficulties in the dating world since her split from Styles in November 2022.

‘They’re taking things slow, but it’s going well so far, and everyone’s hopeful that this will stick,’ the insider added. ‘She’s very private, so it’s a big deal that she went to the Lakers game with him; it means she’s ready to be more public.’

Wilde’s friends are reportedly supportive of the budding romance. ‘Her friends are definitely rooting for this,’ the insider stated. ‘She was left pretty heartbroken by Harry, so they want to see her find someone decent that can help her get past that.’

Wilde’s relationship history includes a nearly two-year romance with Styles, 31, which began in January 2021 and ended late last year. Prior to that, she was engaged to Ted Lasso star Jason Sudeikis from 2013 to 2020, with whom she shares two children: son Otis, 10, and daughter Daisy, 8.

The insider noted that finding a stable relationship is important for Wilde, given her busy schedule as a single mother. ‘Even better if [Dane is] a long-term bet; having a partner is much better than the hamster wheel of dating,’ they added. ‘But the first step is forgetting about Harry for good, and Dane seems to be helping her accomplish that.’

The actress faced challenges during her previous relationship with Sudeikis, including a notorious incident in April 2022 when she was served with custody papers onstage during a presentation of her film, Don’t Worry Darling. She later described the event as ‘really vicious,’ stating, ‘But I had a job to do; I’m not easily distracted.’

As Wilde and DiLiegro continue to explore their relationship, fans and friends alike are hopeful for a positive path forward for the actress after a tumultuous past few years.