An interview featuring Olivia Wilde spread rapidly across social media after some online users compared the actress to a “corpse” and Gollum, the pale, emaciated creature from “The Lord of the Rings.” Rather than taking offense to the harsh remarks, Wilde appeared to respond with humor, sharing a laugh with her brother over the online reactions and showing that she was largely unfazed by the commentary.
On May 3, Olivia Wilde posted an Instagram Stories video sharing her reaction to online comments about her looks from an April 24 interview promoting her movie, “The Invite.” “Leave it to your little brother to give you the maximum amount of sh-t,” the 42-year-old actress wrote.
The actress, bundled up in a blanket and wearing a hoodie, is seen giggling as her brother asks, “Olivia Wilde, do you care to address recent rumors that you’re a ‘resurrected corpse’?” Still laughing, Wilde said the interviewer used a fisheye lens, admitting it didn’t give her the best look. Moreover, she stood too close to the camera. “It’s startling. It’s a startling image,” she added.
“That’s not the truth. Do you have any more questions?” she asked. Her brother then burst into laughter before Wilde added, “I’m not… I’m not dead,” before covering her face.
Inside The Actress’s Viral Interview
On April 24, Wilde attended the San Francisco International Film Festival to promote her comedy movie, “The Invite.” In a red carpet interview with the San Francisco Chronicle, the actress appeared bug-eyed and gaunt, prompting online users to make side-by-side comparisons showing what the actress looked like in the past.
As The Blast previously reported, some speculated that Wilde was taking Ozempic for weight loss. Many commented that she looked like a cadaver, while others simply added photos comparing her to other characters, such as Golem and the Crypt-Keeper from “Tales of the Crypt.” Another commented, “She can play the live-action Corpse Bride,” referring to the character in Tim Burton’s stop-motion animated movie.
Many Online Users Defended Olivia Wilde
While some comments about Wilde’s appearance were harsh, others came to the actress’s defense, arguing that she was simply aging. “She had always been thin; she’s just aging,” one commented.
Another commenter added, “This is the fault of the camera lens and lighting. She’s still gorgeous. Don’t believe everything you see.” One user replied with a photo of the actress from a couple of weeks before the interview, speculating that the viral clip just used “horrible filters.”
“People just age, bro. I know this may be news to you, but it is a thing. Collagen goes down over time,” another person added. “Wasn’t she already rail thin? Why are they ghoul maxxing?” said another.
The Actress’s Viral Interview Sparked Ozempic Rumors
Some online users attributed Wilde’s appearance to Ozempic, saying that she might have succumbed to the pressures of Hollywood. Many pointed out that the actress doesn’t need the medication, as she’s always had a slim body type.
Others compared Wilde’s viral look to Kelly Osbourne, who has also faced criticism in recent years for her frail appearance. Osbourne, however, has denied using Ozempic, attributing her weight loss to a strict diet and gastric sleeve surgery.
One user said Wilde’s look is a combination of aging and veganism. Wilde has been a vegan since she was 12 years old and has switched between veganism and vegetarianism over the years.
Olivia Wilde On Facing Criticism
Being in the public eye comes with facing intense scrutiny, with celebrities frequently subjected to criticism about their appearance and personal lives. In January 2021, the actress made headlines when she started dating former One Direction member Harry Styles, who was 10 years her junior.
In a December 2021 interview with Vogue, Wilde said it was “tempting” to clarify misconceptions about her relationship. However, she refuses to let public judgment affect her. “I think what you realize is that when you’re really happy, it doesn’t matter what strangers think about you. All that matters to you is what’s real, and what you love, and who you love,” she said, adding that she was “happier” and “healthier” than she’d ever been.
