Olivia Wilde Reveals Death Threats Over Interracial TV Romance on 'House'

The actress shared that her groundbreaking role as a bisexual character in an interracial relationship led to severe backlash and heightened security measures during filming.

Olivia Wilde disclosed receiving death threats during her time on the medical drama 'House' due to her character's interracial relationship with Omar Epps' character, Dr. Eric Foreman.
The backlash was so intense that extra security was hired on set to protect the actors and crew.
Wilde reflected on how her portrayal of a bisexual character in a primetime TV show was considered groundbreaking at the time, though she believes it should have been normalized.
The actress shared that the threats and public criticism had a lasting impact on her confidence as an artist, making her more self-conscious in her creative work.
Wilde made these remarks during an appearance at the Red Sea International Film Festival, also noting the progress in representation on television since 'House' aired.