Olivia Wilde Jokes About Gollum Comparisons After Viral Interview

Olivia Wilde has humorously responded to online criticism comparing her appearance to Gollum from "The Lord of the Rings" after a recent interview. She blamed a fish-eye lens for the distorted look, sharing a video of her brother teasing her about the comparisons. The original interview, conducted by the San Francisco Chronicle, sparked widespread social media attention. Wilde is currently promoting her third directorial venture, which opened the San Francisco International Film Festival.

Key Points: Olivia Wilde Laughs Off Gollum Comparisons, Blames Lens

  • Olivia Wilde addresses viral Gollum comparisons on Instagram
  • She blames a fish-eye lens for distorted appearance
  • Her brother Charlie Cockburn teases her in a video
  • The original interview was with the San Francisco Chronicle
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Olivia Wilde laughs off Gollum comparisons after viral interview, blames fish-eye lens

Olivia Wilde responds to viral Gollum comparisons with humor, blaming a fish-eye lens for her unusual appearance in a recent interview.

"That's a fish-eye lens. And I admit, is that my best angle? Was that my best-ever look? No. - Olivia Wilde"

Washington DC, May 4

Actor-filmmaker Olivia Wilde has responded to online criticism of her appearance during an interview at the San Francisco International Film Festival, where she was promoting her upcoming film, reported People.

Wilde addressed the viral moment on her Instagram Stories, sharing a clip that juxtaposed her interview image with Gollum from

"Leave it to your little brother to give you the maximum amount....," she captioned the video, featuring her brother Charlie Cockburn teasing her about the comparisons.

In the clip, Cockburn jokingly asked, "Olivia Wilde, do you care to address recent rumors that you're a resurrected corpse?," reported People.

Responding with humour, Wilde attributed the unusual look to camera distortion. "Listen, that's a fish-eye lens. And I admit, is that my best angle? Was that my best-ever look? No. No, it's startling. It's a startling image," she said.

She further explained that the lens and her proximity to the camera contributed to the effect. "It was a fish-eye lens. I don't know why I was so close to the camera. I didn't have to be. That's not the truth," she added, laughing.

The original interview, conducted by the San Francisco Chronicle, drew widespread attention online, with social media users commenting on her appearance. Some compared her look to having "found the one ring," referencing the iconic fantasy franchise.

marks Wilde's third directorial venture after and . The film, adapted from the Spanish movie , follows a troubled couple hosting a dinner party that takes an unexpected turn, reported People.

The project opened the film festival and earlier received a standing ovation at the Sundance Film Festival in January, reported People.

Wilde also stars in the film alongside Seth Rogen, Penelope Cruz and Edward Norton. The screenplay is written by Will McCormack and Rashida Jones, as reported by People.

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Priya S
As someone who works in media, I know how unflattering poorly lit cameras or weird angles can make anyone look. She handled it like a pro. Plus, her brother roasting her is the best part 😂. Indian news channels would never let a celeb laugh this off so easily.
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Rohit P
Fish-eye lens or not, the internet never forgets. But I admire her for not getting defensive and just laughing it off. That's the kind of confidence we need more of. Toxic comparisons like 'Gollum' serve no purpose.
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Siddharth J
Wait, people actually compared her to Gollum? That's just mean. She's a beautiful woman and a great filmmaker. This whole thing says more about the people making those comments than about her. Jai ho her for taking it in stride.
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James A
I get she's laughing it off, but the constant scrutiny women in Hollywood face about their looks is exhausting. A man in the same situation would barely get a mention. Good on her for owning it though. Hope her film does well.
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Kavya N
Honestly, this whole Gollum thing is blown out of proportion. It's just a weird camera angle. But I have to admit, her brother's joke about 'resurrected corpse' was savage 🤣. At least she has a sense of humor about it.

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