AceShowbiz - Olivia Wilde, best known for her role as Remy "Thirteen" Hadley on the Fox medical drama "House," recently revisited her time on the show, revealing the intense fan backlash she encountered when her character engaged in an interracial relationship with Dr. Eric Foreman, played by Omar Epps.

Speaking to Variety at the Red Sea International Film Festival in Saudi Arabia, Wilde disclosed the "insane death threats" she received, which necessitated extra security measures on set.

While "House" aired for eight seasons from 2004 to 2012, Wilde was part of the cast from 2007 to 2012. Her character, Thirteen, was one of the few bisexual characters featured on primetime television at the time.

Wilde remarked on how the portrayal was seen as groundbreaking then, yet she noted a significant change in television content today, mentioning shows like "Euphoria." "Seeing what's on television now, if you watch 'Euphoria,' the fact that my character was shocking and groundbreaking then, it's like, no, it's nothing," Wilde told Variety.

In a 2011 interview, Wilde shared specifics about the threats she and Epps faced, especially following a 2009 episode where their characters shared their first kiss. "We got a lot of hate mail for that," Wilde recalled. "There are racist people out there. We got hate mail that said that someone wanted to cut off my lips and kill me. We had extra security on set for a while."

,p> The hate mail and ensuing security concerns affected Wilde profoundly, impacting her approach to her craft. She shared, "The damage that does to an artist is profound, because you stop being as fearless."

Wilde also reflected on the broader context of LGBTQ+ representation on television, comparing her experiences across her career, including her previous role on the teen drama "The O.C.," where she also played a bisexual character. Despite the negativity she faced, Wilde expressed that such portrayals should not have been seen as groundbreaking.

"At the time, that was seen as really extraordinary, and it shouldn't have been extraordinary. It should have been rather ordinary," she said. Wilde believes more authentic portrayals could have pushed boundaries even further.

Despite these challenges, Wilde continues to innovate and inspire. She is set to work on her next project, the film "I Want Your Sex," in collaboration with singer Charli XCX. At a recent Tribeca Chanel Women's Filmmaker Luncheon, Wilde emphasized her admiration for the powerhouse women in music today, expressing excitement for her upcoming project and the cultural impact it signifies.