Olivia Wilde’s Ex-Nanny Ericka Genaro, Who Sued the Actress for Giving Her Anxiety, Reportedly Doing So Just To Become Famous and Get Paid To Keep Her Mouth Shut
Ericka Genaro, a former nanny who worked for Hollywood power couple Jason Sudeikis and Olivia Wilde from 2018 to 2021, has taken legal action against both actors, claiming that they violated several employment laws in California. In a lawsuit filed against Sudeikis and Wilde, Genaro alleges that they subjected her to unbearable stress and anxiety, leading to her termination from the job.
The suit filed by Genaro makes even more allegations about the dynamic during this rocky time in the partnership. According to her, Olivia Wilde abandoned the household in 2020, around the time she reportedly started her romance with Harry Styles, leaving Genaro to take on multiple duties beyond being the primary caregiver for the couple’s two children. Genaro claims that she also started to become a shoulder for Sudeikis to lean on, staying after hours for him to vent and talk about the delicate situation.
Nanny claims wrongful termination in lawsuit against Jason Sudeikis and Olivia Wilde
The added pressure put on Genaro to fill in on multiple fronts, coupled with the extra work duties, allegedly led to her working round-the-clock. According to the suit filed by Genaro, she says she was given doctor’s orders to take a 3-day break from the job, but when she made this known to Sudeikis, he allegedly fired her on the spot.
The lawsuit alleges that Sudeikis and Wilde violated several employment laws in California, including the Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA). Genaro is seeking major damages under FEHA, claiming that she was wrongfully terminated.
Sudeikis and Wilde have denied the allegations, calling them false and scurrilous. In a statement, they expressed their disappointment that a former nanny would choose to make such accusations publicly, and said that her campaign of harassment had reached its unfortunate apex. They emphasized their focus on raising and protecting their children, with the sincere hope that she would choose to leave their family alone.
Ericka Genaro’s Lawsuit Highlights Worker’s Rights Issues
The allegations made by Genaro have once again brought the issue of worker’s rights in the entertainment industry to the forefront. According to Genaro’s lawsuit, the constant demands and pressure eventually caused her to suffer from anxiety and other health problems. In fact, she claims that she was advised by medical professionals to take a three-day break from work, but Sudeikis allegedly fired her when she informed him about it.
Genaro is now seeking damages from Jason Sudeikis and Olivia Wilde for wrongful termination and violations of employment laws in California, including the Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA). Her claims include allegations of unpaid overtime, failure to provide meal and rest breaks, and retaliation for complaining about the alleged mistreatment.
Sudeikis and Wilde have not yet responded to the lawsuit. However, in a statement to TMZ back in October, the couple denied Genaro’s claims and called them “false and scurrilous accusations.” They also accused Genaro of harassing them and their loved ones for over a year, saying that they hoped she would “now choose to leave our family alone.”
Sudeikis and Wilde’s Personal Lives Make Headlines Again
This is not the first time that the couple has been in the news for their personal lives. Sudeikis and Wilde were in a long-term relationship and engaged to be married, but they reportedly split in early 2020. In November of the same year, Wilde was spotted holding hands with musician Harry Styles, leading to speculation that they were in a romantic relationship. The two have since been seen together on several occasions, including at Styles’ recent concert in New York City.
The news of Genaro’s lawsuit comes just days after Sudeikis won a Golden Globe for his performance in the hit TV show Ted Lasso. The actor has received critical acclaim for his portrayal of the titular character, a football coach who moves to England to manage a soccer team.
In recent months, Jason Sudeikis has also made headlines for his split from actress Olivia Munn, with whom he was reportedly dating for several months. The couple was first linked in February 2021, but reports suggest that they ended their relationship towards the end of the year.
Source: Tmz.com
