Hollywood is a tough arena to work in. There is a cutthroat competition between actors to bag converted roles. Olivia Wilde is an extraordinary actress and filmmaker. Her acting talent and her beautiful looks have propelled her to superstardom. However, there was a time when she faced rejection for a shocking reason.
She was outmatched by Margot Robbie and rejected by the director of a film and was considered too old for the part while she was just 29. This anecdote is emblematic of Hollywood’s incessant obsession with youth and beauty. Here, acting talent takes a backseat to youthful looks and beauty. Nevertheless, Wilde never let this dishearten her, and she went on to make a successful career in showbiz.
Olivia Wilde Lost a Role in Leonardo DiCaprio’s Film Due To Bombshell Reason
Olivia Wilde is a uniquely talented actress and filmmaker. In her career, she has successfully helmed many iconic projects and made it to the top crop of directors in Hollywood. Her cerebral approach to filmmaking has ascended her to superstardom in showbiz. She has often received applause and praise for her remarkable cinematic talent, and her ability to deliver impactful films has allowed her to work with A-list stars in the industry.
As much as she creates headlines for her incredible work in cinema, the actress often caught everyone’s attention for her traumatic personal life. In 2020, after her divorce from her former husband Jason Sudeikis, she briefly dated sensational singer Harry Styles, but the duo called it quits.
She is a bold personality who never shied away from sharing her candid opinions on any sensitive subject. The Incredible Burt Wonderstone movie actress once revealed that she lost a role in Martin Scorsese’s 2013 directorial The Wolf of Wall Street for a shocking reason.
Olivia Wilde Got Rejected For a Role in Wolf of Wall Street
Olivia Wilde once revealed on The Howard Stern Show that she auditioned for the role of Leonardo DiCaprio’s wife in Martin Scorsese’s 2013 directorial The Wolf of Wall Street but was considered “too old” for the part, which was played by Margot Robbie. She shared,
“The funniest thing I heard recently was I had heard for a part that I was too sophisticated. And I was like, ‘Oh, that sounds nice.’ I like that feedback. I didn’t get the part, but I’m a very sophisticated person. And then I found out later that they actually said ‘old.’ I want to make a translation sheet for Hollywood that’s all the feedback your agents give you and what it really means.”
According to reports, Oliva Wilde was just 29 years old when she lost the role of Naomi Lapaglia in the titular movie, which did exceptionally well at the box office. The film has had an A-list ensemble cast that includes: Leonardo DiCaprio, Jonah Hill, Margot Robbie, Kyle Chandler, Rob Reiner, Jon Bernthal, and Matthew McConaughey, among more.
The project received overwhelming responses from critics and fans alike and earned nominations for several prominent awards, including Best Picture, Best Director, and Best Adapted Screenplay.
Source: Variety
