Olivia Wilde, 42, discusses why she changed her surname for her Hollywood career in an appearance on the “Armchair Expert” podcast with Dax Shepard. According to the reports, Wilde shares her family name and links it to her Scottish heritage. The outlet coverage presents the surname as being unusual or “rude,” and frames her decision as a practical step taken to fit a Hollywood-facing public profile. Both sources describe Wilde’s comments in similar terms, noting that she reveals her “real” last name during the podcast conversation and explains the motivation behind using a different surname professionally. The accounts do not provide additional context beyond the podcast discussion, such as the exact surname’s origin details beyond Scottish heritage, or broader implications for her personal or professional life. Overall, the coverage focuses on Wilde’s explanation of the name change and what she says it was connected to.