Olivia Wilde

Olivia Wilde
Name	Olivia Wilde
Caption	Wilde in 2011
Birth name	Olivia Jane Cockburn
Birth date	10 March 1984
Birth place	New York City, U.S.
Occupation	Actress, filmmaker
Years active	2003–present
Spouse	Tao Ruspoli, (m. 2003; div. 2011)
Partner	Jason Sudeikis (2011–2020)

Olivia Wilde. Olivia Wilde is an American actress and filmmaker known for her versatility across television and film. She gained widespread recognition for her role as Dr. Remy "Thirteen" Hadley on the medical drama series House. Wilde has since established herself as a prominent director and producer, notably for her work on the critically acclaimed teen comedy Booksmart.

Early life and education

Olivia Jane Cockburn was born on March 10, 1984, in the Manhattan borough of New York City. She is the daughter of journalists Andrew Cockburn and Leslie Cockburn, and her family includes prominent figures in journalism and publishing. Wilde spent much of her childhood in Washington, D.C., and later Georgetown, before attending the Phillips Academy in Andover, Massachusetts. She pursued acting from a young age, performing in theater productions, and briefly studied at the Gaiety School of Acting in Dublin after graduating. Adopting the stage surname "Wilde" as a tribute to writers like Oscar Wilde, she began her professional career in the early 2000s.

Acting career

Wilde's early acting work included roles on series such as The O.C. and Skin. Her breakthrough came in 2007 when she joined the cast of the Fox series House, playing the intelligent and mysterious Dr. Remy "Thirteen" Hadley for several seasons. This role made her a familiar face in American television. She concurrently built a film career, appearing in projects like the sci-fi sequel Tron: Legacy alongside Jeff Bridges, the comedy The Change-Up with Ryan Reynolds, and the thriller The Lazarus Effect. Wilde has also taken on dramatic roles in films such as Rush, where she played nurse Suzy Miller opposite Chris Hemsworth, and Her, directed by Spike Jonze. More recently, she starred in the psychological thriller Don't Worry Darling under the direction of Florence Pugh.

Directing and producing

Wilde made her feature film directorial debut with the 2019 coming-of-age comedy Booksmart. The film, starring Kaitlyn Dever and Beanie Feldstein, premiered to critical acclaim at the South by Southwest festival and was praised for its fresh take on the teen genre. This success established Wilde as a significant new voice in Hollywood directing. She followed this by directing, producing, and co-writing the 2022 psychological thriller Don't Worry Darling, which featured a cast including Florence Pugh, Harry Styles, and Chris Pine. Wilde has also been involved in producing through her company, Perfect World Pictures, and has directed music videos for artists like The Rolling Stones and Red Hot Chili Peppers.

Personal life

In 2003, Wilde married Italian filmmaker and musician Tao Ruspoli; the couple divorced in 2011. She then began a long-term relationship with actor and comedian Jason Sudeikis in 2011. Wilde and Sudeikis have two children together. Their relationship ended in 2020, and their separation involved a highly publicized custody dispute. Wilde has been an active supporter of various political and social causes, including campaigning for Barack Obama during the 2008 presidential election and advocating for organizations like ACLU and Save the Children. She has also been vocal about issues concerning gender equality in the film industry.

Filmography

A selection of her notable film and television credits includes: * The Girl Next Door (2004) * House (2007–2012) * Tron: Legacy (2010) * Cowboys & Aliens (2011) * Rush (2013) * Her (2013) * Vinyl (2016) * Booksmart (2019) – Director * Don't Worry Darling (2022) – Director/Producer

Awards and nominations

Wilde has received several accolades for her work, particularly for her directing. For Booksmart, she won the Independent Spirit Award for Best First Feature and was nominated for the Directors Guild of America Award for Outstanding Directing – First-Time Feature Film. The film itself earned a nomination for the Golden Globe Award for Best Motion Picture – Musical or Comedy. Her performance in House earned her nominations from the Screen Actors Guild Award for Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Drama Series. She has also been honored at events like the Palm Springs International Film Festival and the Hollywood Film Awards.

Category:American film directors Category:American television actresses Category:American film actresses Category:1984 births Category:Living people