# Olivia Wilde Eyes Oscars History

> Olivia Wilde could be first woman to direct herself to acting Oscar nomination with 'The Invite'.
- Title: Olivia Wilde Eyes Oscars History · Variety | Shortify
- Summary: Olivia Wilde could be first woman to direct herself to acting Oscar nomination with 'The Invite'. Olivia Wilde may become the first woman to direct herself…
- Keywords: olivia wilde, the invite, oscars, acting nomination, directing, a24, entertainment, culture, Olivia, Wilde, Eyes, History
- Source: Variety — https://variety.com/2026/film/awards/olivia-wilde-oscars-history-first-woman-acting-directing-invite-1236906906
- Author: Clayton Davis
- Published: 2026-10-09T19:55:00+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: olivia wilde, the invite, oscars, acting nomination, directing, a24, entertainment, culture
## Olivia Wilde
Olivia Wilde, an actor-turned-director, has made the strongest case for her directing work with 'The Invite'.
## Oscars History
No woman has earned both acting and directing Oscar nominations for the same film, but Wilde could be the first.
## Oscars Nomination
Wilde's film 'The Invite' is A24's strongest awards bet this season amid big-budget contenders.
## Key takeaway

Olivia Wilde may become the first woman to direct herself to an acting Oscar nomination with her film 'The Invite'.