Wilde's The Invite raises 98-year Oscar gap for self-directed actresses

No woman in 98 years has earned an Oscar acting nomination for a film she directed, while men hold 20 such nominations, according to Variety. Olivia Wilde directs and stars in The Invite, her third feature, putting the record in awards-season discussion, Variety reported. Eight men earned acting and directing nominations for the same self-directed film, according to Variety.