Olivia Wilde Eyes Oscars History With ‘The Invite’ as the First Woman to Direct Herself to an Acting Nomination

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What happened

The actor-turned-director is hardly a new Hollywood phenomenon, but women who wear both hats have rarely received the same invites to the Oscars.

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  • Reported by Variety and published Fri, 09 Oct 2026 19:55:00 UTC.

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