Olivia Wilde is taking viral criticism in stride—and with a sense of humour. The actress and director recently responded after social media users compared her to Gollum from 'The Lord of the Rings' following an interview clip that quickly made the rounds online.
The moment came from her appearance at the San Francisco International Film Festival on 24th April, where she was promoting her new film 'The Invite.' After the clip went viral, Wilde jumped onto Instagram Stories to poke fun at the situation rather than shy away from it.
Olivia Wilde's Response
In a playful video, she joked with her brother, who teased her about the bizarre online comparisons. Olivia Wilde laughed it off and explained that the unusual look in the clip was likely due to the camera setup, specifically a fish-eye lens that distorted her features.
Image Courtesy: Olivia Wilde/Instagram
She admitted the angle wasn't her most flattering and even called the image a bit shocking, but made it clear it wasn't an accurate reflection of how she actually looks. Keeping the tone light, she joked that she is very much alive, brushing off the dramatic comments with humour.
The original interview focused on her upcoming comedy 'The Invite,' but the conversation online quickly shifted to her appearance instead. Some viewers criticised the camera work, while others made exaggerated comparisons, fueling the viral moment.
Despite the noise, Wilde appears unfazed. Instead of pushing back seriously, she chose to lean into the joke and laugh at herself, turning an awkward viral moment into something more lighthearted.
Image Courtesy: Olivia Wilde/Instagram
More on Olivia Wilde's 'The Invite'
'The Invite,' which marks her third directorial project after 'Booksmart' and 'Don't Worry Darling,' continues to generate buzz. The film, featuring a star-studded cast including Seth Rogen, Penélope Cruz and Edward Norton, premiered at the festival and received a warm response, including a standing ovation earlier this year at Sundance.
With her witty response and laid-back attitude, Olivia Wilde proved she's more than capable of handling internet chatter—and doing it with style.
