S8 EP7: Olivia Wilde on the pitfalls of long-term love, her unusual family name, and the 'garbage disposal' of tabloid media
About this episode
Louis Theroux interviews Olivia Wilde about relationships, her family name, and tabloid media.
Today, Louis speaks to actor, director and renaissance woman Olivia Wilde. Following the release of her film The Invite, the pair discuss the secrets to a healthy relationship, her unusual family name, and her experience in the 'garbage disposal' of tabloid media. Warnings: Strong language and adult themes. Links/Attachments: Film: The Invite (2026) https://a24films.com/films/the-invite Film: I Want Your Sex (2026) https://www.imdb.com/title/tt32332915/ Film: Booksmart (2019) https://www.netflix.com/gb/title/81061054 Film: Don’t Worry Darling (2022) https://www.netflix.com/title/81592177 Documentary: Louis Theroux: Inside the Manosphere (2026) https://www.netflix.com/title/81920687 Book: The Happy Prince and Other Tales, Oscar Wilde (1888) https://www.penguin.co.uk/books/31359/the-happy-prince-and-other-stories-by-wilde-oscar/9780241776285 Book: Mating in Captivity, Esther Perel…
Topics covered
- long-term love
- tabloid media
- family dynamics
- healthy relationships
- film industry
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