Olivia Wilde maintained her composure during the Venice Film Festival press conference for her film "Don't Worry Darling," opting not to address alleged tensions with cast member Florence Pugh or discuss the circumstances surrounding Shia LaBeouf's departure from the project. Wilde praised Pugh, expressing her gratitude for Pugh's commitment amidst her busy schedule filming "Dune: Part Two." She emphasized her admiration for Pugh's performance in "Don't Worry Darling," describing her as a "force" and commending her work in the movie.

Wilde sidestepped questions about rumored conflicts and LaBeouf's exit by attributing such narratives to the endless cycle of tabloid gossip. She stated that the internet is already "sufficiently well nourished" with speculation and declined to add fuel to the rumors. The session moderator, Giulia D'Agnolo Vallan, also played a role in redirecting the conversation, swiftly moving the discussion on when further probing about LaBeouf's exit arose. This controlled approach ensured the focus remained on celebrating the film and its cast.