Olivia Wilde Steps Out Following Former Nanny's Allegations, Gives Speech About 'Burning Hellfire' of Misogyny

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Olivia Wilde is speaking out against misogyny. The same day that the 38-year-old actress and her ex, Jason Sudeikis, released a joint statement against their former nanny's claims, Wilde stepped out for 's 29th Annual Women in Hollywood Celebration, where she gave a speech that alluded to the drama surrounding both her personal life and her film, .«I was an actress who started producing and then finally got the courage to start directing, and I wouldn't have started any of it at all if I knew Twitter would be invented,» she quipped. «But here I am.

It’s a real thrill to have what is undeniably the greatest job on the planet.»Wilde, wearing a stunning black, tea-length dress, continued her speech by explaining why events celebrating women «are crucial» and «extremely impactful» in this day and age.«They offer us a chance to look into each other's eyes and say, 'Keep going.' Because, let's face it, it's not always easy to keep going,» she admitted. «In fact, sometimes it's tempting to excuse ourselves from the burning hellfire of the misogyny that defines this business and say, 'Good night, good luck, I’d rather eat glass for a living.' But we won't let each other give up.»Wilde said she's «had several opportunities to personally experience this power of encouragement from other women in this business» amid the drama surrounding both her movie and her love life.«It often takes the form of a tight grip of your shoulders and an intense stare into your eyes and a defiant 'Do not let them f**k with you,'» Wilde said. «And it's always really tempting to reply, 'Well, if I didn't know things were bad before, I do now.' Just kidding; it's always very much appreciated.»She continued by sharing how «these moments are profound,».