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Olivia Wilde reacts to being compared to Gollum

The actress defended herself with humor and candor on social media

Olivia Wilde reacts to being compared to Gollum
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04/05/2026 10:15 ‧ 1 hour ago | StarsInsider

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Olivia Wilde is stepping up to address online body-shaming following her appearance at the San Francisco International Film Festival on April 24, where she promoted her latest movie, 'The Invite' (2026).

The actress and filmmaker shared a video on Instagram on May 2 made by her brother, with an image of her viral interview with the San Francisco Chronicle at the festival alongside an image of Gollum from the 'The Lord of the Rings' franchise.

In the video, Wilde addressed the criticism head-on: "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, speaking directly to the camera.

Indeed, celebrities are exposed to wide audiences, and their image is constantly under scrutiny by the public and the media. Critics can be harsh, and members of the public ruthless, when it comes to voicing their opinions about celebs' bodies.

From "too fat" to "too skinny" and everything in between, in this gallery, you'll learn more about how your favorite celebs have been body-shamed. Click through for more.

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