S8 EP7: Olivia Wilde on the pitfalls of long-term love, her unusual family name, and the 'garbage disposal' of tabloid media
Summary
Louis Theroux interviews Olivia Wilde about her new comedy *The Invite*, exploring themes of mature relationships and intimacy. They discuss the backlash surrounding her previous film *Don’t Worry Darling*, including her comments on Jordan Peterson and the impact of online scrutiny. The conversation also touches on Wilde’s career evolution, her name change inspired by Oscar Wilde, and the challenges of maintaining connection in long-term partnerships.
Topics discussed
Introduction and Olivia Wilde's new film The Invite
Aging, Hollywood culture, and Golden Globes anecdotes
Don't Worry Darling: themes, incels, and Jordan Peterson
Online harassment, bots, and political misinformation
Oscar Wilde inspiration and adapting The Invite
Relationship dynamics, intimacy, and contempt in marriage
Edward Norton's performance and character depth
Olivia Wilde's family background and name origin
Childhood stories: competitive eating and 1984 play
Jennifer Lawrence incident and closing remarks
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