Olivia Wilde has responded with humor to online criticism of her appearance in a recent red carpet interview that went viral. The 42-year-old actor and director spoke to SFGate at the San Francisco International Film Festival on April 24, promoting the premiere of her new film, The Invite.
Social media users criticized her look in the footage, describing her as 'bug-eyed and skeletal' and drawing comparisons to Gollum from The Lord of the Rings. Wilde addressed the comparisons on her Instagram Story, sharing a screenshot of the interview alongside a photo of Gollum. She explained that a 'fish-eye lens' and her close proximity to the camera created the 'startling image.'
Wilde also discussed her new film, The Invite, an adaptation of a Spanish comedy, which she directed and stars in alongside Seth Rogen, Penélope Cruz, and Edward Norton. The film premiered at the festival, marking her return to the director's chair.
The actress took the criticism in stride, using humor to deflect the negative comments. Her response has been widely praised for its lightheartedness and self-awareness.
