INTRODUCTION
Olivia Wilde is an American actress, filmmaker, and activist who first gained widespread recognition for her role as Dr. Remy “Thirteen” Hadley on the hit medical drama House (2007–2012). She has since established herself as a talented filmmaker, directing the critically acclaimed comedy Booksmart (2019) and the psychological thriller Don’t Worry Darling (2022). Wilde is also known for her activism and advocacy for women’s rights, education, and environmental causes.
GET TO KNOW OLIVIA WILDE
Birthday: March 10, 1984
Occupation: Actress, Director, Producer, Activist
Birth Name: Olivia Jane Cockburn
Achievements: Directed Booksmart (2019) and Don’t Worry Darling (2022), starred in House for five seasons, Independent Spirit Award nominee for Best First Feature
Nationality: American
Source of Fame: Role as “Thirteen” on House, directorial debut Booksmart, filmmaking career
BIRTH NAME
Olivia Wilde was born Olivia Jane Cockburn on March 10, 1984, in New York City. She comes from a prominent media family — her father, Andrew Cockburn, is a journalist, and her mother, Leslie Cockburn (née Redlich), is a journalist and filmmaker. Her paternal uncle is the late journalist Alexander Cockburn. She adopted the stage name “Wilde” as a tribute to Irish author Oscar Wilde. She holds dual American and Irish citizenship.
CAREER
• Actress – House (2007–2012), Tron: Legacy (2010), Drinking Buddies (2013), Her (2013), Rush (2013), Richard Jewell (2019)
• Director – Booksmart (2019), Don’t Worry Darling (2022)
• Producer – Multiple film and television projects
• Television – The O.C. (2004), House (2007–2012)
• Theater – Performed on Broadway in 1984 (2017)
• Activist – Board member of Artists for Peace and Justice, ACLU ambassador
AGE
Olivia Wilde is 42 years old.
ACHIEVEMENTS
• Directed Booksmart (2019), which received widespread critical acclaim and won the Independent Spirit Award for Best First Feature nomination
• Directed Don’t Worry Darling (2022), a box office success grossing over $85 million worldwide
• Starred as Dr. Remy “Thirteen” Hadley on House for five seasons (2007–2012)
• Named one of Maxim’s Hot 100 multiple times
• Board member of Artists for Peace and Justice, supporting education in Haiti
• ACLU ambassador advocating for civil liberties
• Holds dual American and Irish citizenship
• Made her Broadway debut in 1984 (2017)
CLOSE WITH (ASSOCIATED)
Olivia Wilde starred alongside Hugh Laurie on House for five seasons. She directed Beanie Feldstein and Kaitlyn Dever in Booksmart, and directed Florence Pugh and Harry Styles in Don’t Worry Darling. She was previously married to filmmaker Tao Ruspoli and was in a long-term relationship with Jason Sudeikis, with whom she has two children. She was in a relationship with Harry Styles. She appeared in Tron: Legacy with Jeff Bridges and in Rush with Chris Hemsworth.
PHYSICAL APPEARANCE
Height: 5’7″ (170 cm)
Hair Color: Brown
Eye Color: Blue-green
Distinctive Features: Striking blue-green eyes, elegant features
Body Type: Slim and athletic
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