Olivia Wilde Opens Up About Motherhood, Editing, And Co-Parenting Adventures

Behind the Scenes with Olivia Wilde

Olivia Wilde is pulling back the curtain on her life as both a busy mother and a filmmaker. On June 26, the star took to Instagram to share a touching time-lapse video capturing her 12-year-old son Otis watching her edit scenes from her latest project, The Invite. For Wilde, this moment felt like coming full circle, as she fondly recalled accompanying her own mother, filmmaker Leslie Cockburn, to editing sessions for 60 Minutes segments.

"Found this video Otis made on my phone while we were editing the movie," Wilde shared in her Instagram Story, adding an emotional touch by saying, "it made me cry." The actress-turned-director wasn't shy about adding a humorous twist, noting, "And now my kid watches me edit scenes about pegging BUT STILL it's sweet." Wilde stars in The Invite alongside heavyweights Seth Rogen, Penélope Cruz, and Edward Norton, but it's her role as "mom" that she seems to cherish the most.

Co-Parenting with Jason Sudeikis

While her professional life is bustling, Wilde is equally committed to her personal life, particularly as a co-parent alongside ex Jason Sudeikis. Speaking on the Call Her Daddy podcast on June 17, Wilde opened up about sharing custody of Otis and her 8-year-old daughter, Daisy. "I'm a co-parent. I share custody, and I am really grateful for the opportunity to have this space when I am completely with my kids," Wilde expressed, emphasizing the importance of being present.

“It's an interesting thing: Once you are sharing custody with someone, it shifts the way you think about parenting,” she added, offering a glimpse into how her approach to motherhood has evolved post-split.

The path to amicability wasn't easy, as Wilde and Sudeikis navigated a "really bumpy" breakup in 2020, highlighted by the infamous moment Wilde was served custody papers at CinemaCon 2022. Despite this rocky past, the exes have managed to create a stable co-parenting dynamic, with Wilde recognizing the roles their legal teams played in the tumultuous period.

Family First

Beyond the headlines, Wilde and Sudeikis have shared several heartwarming family moments with their kids. From participating in marches and enjoying sports games to playful indoor antics, the duo has consistently made efforts to prioritize their children's experiences. "It's good to be Otis," Wilde once quipped, celebrating her son's love for music and adventure.

As the family moves forward, they continue to create "core memories," as Wilde described them, navigating the challenges of parenting with humor and grace. For Olivia Wilde, the journey of motherhood intertwines seamlessly with her professional endeavors, offering a holistic view of life in the spotlight.