Olivia Wilde shows off striking lean physique at 'The Invite' London premiere after 'Gollum' comparison drama

Olivia Wilde attended the UK special screening and gala of 'The Invite' at Picturehouse Central in London on Wednesday, July 1. The 42-year-old actress walked the red carpet to celebrate her latest project, which marks her third feature film as a director. The Invite is set to be released to audiences on July 10.

Olivia Wilde's noticeably lean appearance became the biggest talking point as she arrived at the London premiere of 'The Invite.' The 42-year-old stepped onto the red carpet in a fitted outfit that highlighted her slim physique. As she posed for photographers, her visibly thin frame, prominent rib cage, and pale complexion drew attention. More than the event, it was Wilde's appearance that sparked the most discussion throughout the evening.

Olivia Wilde put a modern spin on the classic little black dress as she attended a screening of 'The Invite' in London. She wore a black Calvin Klein Collection Artemis dress featuring delicate shoulder straps, a square neckline, and an apron-inspired silhouette with discreet side pockets. Keeping the look monochrome, she paired the dress with black flats and finished it with delicate rings, earrings, and a bracelet. She kept her glam minimal with a no-makeup makeup look, pairing a nude lipstick with soft winged eyeliner and sleek center-parted hair worn down.

Olivia Wilde's attendance at the London premiere of 'The Invite' comes nearly two months after her look from an SFGate interview sparked concern on social media, with many comparing her appearance to Gollum from 'The Lord of the Rings' back in May, 2026. Her latest red carpet outing has once again drawn attention to her lean frame. Wilde, however, laughed off the earlier remarks, joking, "I’m not dead," before explaining on now-deleted Instagram Stories that the viral photos were the result of a "weird camera angle" and a fisheye lens.

Olivia Wilde posed alongside the team behind 'The Invite' at the film's UK special screening in London. The actor-director was joined by Rashida Jones, Edward Norton, Devonte Hynes, and Saul Germaine (L-R). Wearing two hats on the project, Wilde serves as both director and star. She plays Angela, an ex-artist and long-suffering wife whose obsession with redecorating her San Francisco apartment takes an unexpected turn after she invites her upstairs neighbors over for a dinner party.