Olivia Wilde didn’t just arrive at Sundance with new films to promote — she also arrived with a new romance that quickly became the real headline. The 41-year-old actress spent the festival weekend in Park City balancing premieres, press, and private moments with a man whose identity didn’t stay hidden for long.
Wilde debuted two projects during the packed schedule. On January 23, she presented the erotic thriller I Want to Have Sex With You, starring opposite Cooper Hoffman. The following day brought the premiere of the comedy The Invitation, where she appeared alongside Seth Rogen, Edward Norton, and Penélope Cruz. The film marks her third directorial effort, adding another layer to an already intense weekend.
Photos Wilde shared from Sundance captured the mood: glamorous portraits, street snapshots with co-stars, and playful Polaroids. In one image she wore a black top with a plunging neckline and a small badge reading “The ice is broken.” Nearby lay two additional pins stamped with bold words — part humor, part attitude, entirely intentional.
But the image that sparked the most curiosity showed Wilde nestled comfortably in the arms of a mystery man. Eyes closed, smiling softly, she leaned into him while his face was cropped from the frame. The caption referenced both of her films, but the photo said more than the text.
It didn’t take long for tabloids to identify him as Caspar Jopling, a 34-year-old art dealer previously married to British singer Ellie Goulding. The pair have reportedly been seeing each other since they were spotted walking together in London last October.
Wilde’s relationship history has always drawn attention. She was previously married to filmmaker Tao Ruspoli before their divorce in 2011. Soon after, she began a long relationship with actor and comedian Jason Sudeikis, with whom she shares two children, Otis and Daisy. The couple separated in 2020.
She later dated musician and actor Harry Styles for nearly two years, a relationship that remained heavily scrutinized but ended on friendly terms.
Jopling’s own past has stayed in the public eye as well. He married Ellie Goulding in 2019, and they welcomed a son, Arthur, in 2021. The couple divorced in early 2024. Goulding is now expecting a second child with actor Bo Minnier.
Wilde’s Sundance appearance blended career momentum with personal revelation. Two premieres, a public embrace, and a quiet confirmation that a new chapter is underway — all in a single weekend.
