Olivia Wilde on Irish Roots, Oscar Wilde Namesake, and New Film 'The Invite'

Olivia Wilde, born Olivia Jane Cockburn, adopted her stage surname in honor of Oscar Wilde after performing in 'The Importance of Being Earnest'. She discusses her Irish heritage, spending summers in Ardmore, Co Waterford, and holding dual citizenship. Her third directorial film, 'The Invite', premiered at Sundance to acclaim. The comedy-drama stars Wilde, Seth Rogen, Edward Norton, and Penélope Cruz as neighbors whose visit exposes marital tensions. Shot sequentially with heavy improvisation, the film evolved from workshops with cast and writers Rashida Jones and Will McCormack. Wilde cites Nora Ephron's 'Heartburn' and Edward Albee's 'Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf?' as influences. Her personal life, including her divorce from Tao Ruspoli and custody battle with Jason Sudeikis, informed the script. Wilde's grandfather Claud Cockburn wrote for The Irish Times; her father Andrew Cockburn is a journalist. She attended the Gaiety School of Acting in Dublin. 'The Invite' opens in Irish cinemas July 3rd.