Olivia Wilde and Dane DiLiegro were spotted getting cozy at the Los Angeles Lakers game on January 23, sparking speculation about their potential romance. Wilde, 40, exuded casual elegance dressed in a big white hoodie, jeans, and her favorite maroon LA Dodgers cap. Sitting courtside at Crypto.com Arena, the pairs’ laughter and easy conversation were captured during the Lakers' victory over the Boston Celtics.
DiLiegro, 36, also dressed for comfort with his green sweatshirt, black cap, and tan pants, as the two enjoyed the basketball game. Despite their friendly rapport, neither party displayed overt romantic gestures, leaving fans and observers pondering the true nature of their relationship. Both Wilde's and DiLiegro's representatives were unavailable for comments at the time.
According to sources close to Wilde, she is dating casually and having fun following her split from pop star Harry Styles. "She’s dating and having fun," the insider told Page Six, emphasizing Wilde's focus on work and not seeking anything serious. Since her breakup with Styles, with whom she ended her two-year relationship late last year amid several public controversies surrounding their film, Wilde has remained somewhat elusive about her personal life.
Before her time with Styles, Wilde was engaged to actor Jason Sudeikis, with whom she shares two children: Otis, 10, and Daisy, 7. The tumultuous nature of their split, including reports of a messy custody battle, has led Wilde to focus on herself and her career. She expressed in earlier interviews her desire to keep relationships out of the public eye to protect their integrity. "I'm not going to say anything about it because I've never seen a relationship benefit from being dragged Into the public arena," she once stated.
Meanwhile, DiLiegro, who pivoted to acting after playing professional basketball for eight years, mostly overseas, has gained recognition for his roles and his stature, being over six feet tall. His notable performances include starring as the Predator in the Hulu film Prey and appearances in American Horror Story and the upcoming Netflix film Running Point.
The two seem well matched; their encounter at the Lakers game highlighted DiLiegro's basketball background and Wilde's casual engagement with sports culture. Both exude charisma, and their interaction during the game led many to speculate this was more than just friendship.
Though neither has confirmed the status of their relationship, the media frenzy suggests fans are eager for details. Wilde, who has historically preferred to keep her private life out of the spotlight, indicated she’s enjoying her freedom to date openly: "I think what you realize is when you’re really happy, it doesn’t matter what strangers think about you."
If this was just friendly banter or the start of something more remains to be seen. For now, it seems Olivia Wilde is stepping back onto the dating scene, pursuing enjoyment rather than anything serious, and her encounter with DiLiegro might just be the beginning.
While the future of their relationship remains uncertain, the public watchfulness surrounding the pair reflects broader social interests in the romantic lives of celebrities.
It’s clear, Wilde is moving forward from her past, and perhaps with the warmth of companionship with DiLiegro, it will be both exciting and refreshing to see where this leads.