{"id":173,"date":"2025-05-15T09:33:27","date_gmt":"2025-05-15T09:33:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/votters.com\/about\/?p=173"},"modified":"2025-05-18T11:20:38","modified_gmt":"2025-05-18T11:20:38","slug":"olivia-wilde","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/votters.com\/about\/olivia-wilde\/","title":{"rendered":"About Olivia Wilde"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignleft size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"650\" height=\"803\" src=\"https:\/\/votters.com\/about\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Olivia-Wilde-650x803.png\" alt=\"Olivia Wilde\" class=\"wp-image-174\" style=\"width:297px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/votters.com\/about\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Olivia-Wilde-650x803.png 650w, https:\/\/votters.com\/about\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Olivia-Wilde-400x494.png 400w, https:\/\/votters.com\/about\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Olivia-Wilde-250x309.png 250w, https:\/\/votters.com\/about\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Olivia-Wilde-768x948.png 768w, https:\/\/votters.com\/about\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Olivia-Wilde-1244x1536.png 1244w, https:\/\/votters.com\/about\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Olivia-Wilde-150x185.png 150w, https:\/\/votters.com\/about\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Olivia-Wilde-50x62.png 50w, https:\/\/votters.com\/about\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Olivia-Wilde-100x124.png 100w, https:\/\/votters.com\/about\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Olivia-Wilde-200x247.png 200w, https:\/\/votters.com\/about\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Olivia-Wilde-300x371.png 300w, https:\/\/votters.com\/about\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Olivia-Wilde-350x432.png 350w, https:\/\/votters.com\/about\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Olivia-Wilde-450x556.png 450w, https:\/\/votters.com\/about\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Olivia-Wilde-500x618.png 500w, https:\/\/votters.com\/about\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Olivia-Wilde-550x679.png 550w, https:\/\/votters.com\/about\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Olivia-Wilde-800x988.png 800w, https:\/\/votters.com\/about\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Olivia-Wilde-1200x1482.png 1200w, https:\/\/votters.com\/about\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Olivia-Wilde.png 1600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 650px) 100vw, 650px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Olivia Wilde<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Full Name:<\/strong> Olivia Jane Cockburn<br><strong>Professional Name:<\/strong> Olivia Wilde<br><strong>Date of Birth:<\/strong> March 10, 1984<br><strong>Place of Birth:<\/strong> New York City, New York, USA<br><strong>Nationality:<\/strong> American and Irish (dual citizenship)<br><strong>Profession:<\/strong> Actress, Director, Producer, Activist<br><strong>Years Active:<\/strong> 2003\u2013present<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Overview<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Olivia Wilde is an acclaimed actress, director, and producer known for her intelligence, wit, and artistic vision. Rising to fame as an actress in early 2000s television, Wilde has since transformed into one of Hollywood\u2019s most promising female filmmakers. She has earned praise for her stylish, emotionally grounded direction, progressive storytelling, and fearless presence both in front of and behind the camera.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Early Life &amp; Education<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Born into a prominent journalistic family\u2014her father, Andrew Cockburn, is a journalist and editor, and her mother, Leslie Cockburn, is a producer and investigative journalist.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Grew up in <strong>Georgetown, Washington D.C.<\/strong>, and <strong>Dublin, Ireland<\/strong>, which contributed to her dual American-Irish identity.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Attended the <strong>Phillips Academy<\/strong> in Andover, Massachusetts, and later studied at the <strong>Gaiety School of Acting<\/strong> in Dublin.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Took the stage name \u201cWilde\u201d as a tribute to Irish writer <strong>Oscar Wilde<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Acting Career Highlights<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Television<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Breakthrough Role:<\/strong> Dr. Remy \u201cThirteen\u201d Hadley in <em>House M.D.<\/em> (2007\u20132012), where she portrayed a mysterious and brilliant diagnostician.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Other notable appearances include:\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><em>The O.C.<\/em> (2004\u20132005)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><em>Vinyl<\/em> (2016, HBO)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><em>BoJack Horseman<\/em>, <em>Portlandia<\/em>, and <em>Doll &amp; Em<\/em> (guest appearances)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Film<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Wilde built a solid film r\u00e9sum\u00e9 with roles in:\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><em>Tron: Legacy<\/em> (2010) \u2013 As Quorra, a cult-favorite performance in the sci-fi reboot<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><em>Cowboys &amp; Aliens<\/em> (2011)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><em>The Change-Up<\/em> (2011)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><em>Her<\/em> (2013) \u2013 Supporting role in Spike Jonze\u2019s Oscar-winning drama<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><em>Rush<\/em> (2013) \u2013 Played Suzy Miller in Ron Howard\u2019s F1 biopic<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><em>Drinking Buddies<\/em> (2013) \u2013 A turning point performance in indie cinema<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><em>Meadowland<\/em> (2015) \u2013 Co-produced and starred, showing dramatic depth<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><em>Richard Jewell<\/em> (2019) \u2013 Played real-life reporter Kathy Scruggs<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Directorial Career<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Olivia Wilde made a bold and successful transition to directing in the late 2010s.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Directorial Debut: <em>Booksmart<\/em> (2019)<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>A coming-of-age teen comedy with a feminist edge, hailed for its fresh take on the genre.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Received critical acclaim for its stylish direction, sharp humor, and emotional intelligence.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Earned Wilde the <strong>Independent Spirit Award for Best First Feature<\/strong> and several Best Director nominations.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Cemented her status as a rising director with a distinct voice.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Don\u2019t Worry Darling (2022)<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>A psychological thriller starring Florence Pugh and Harry Styles.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Generated intense media buzz and mixed critical reception but was commercially successful.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Praised for its visuals, period aesthetic, and Pugh\u2019s performance; Wilde also acted in the film.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Sparked cultural conversation and became one of 2022&#8217;s most talked-about movies.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Future Projects<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Developing several upcoming directorial projects, including:\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>A Marvel-related film (reportedly focused on Spider-Woman, in collaboration with Sony Pictures)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>An adaptation of <em>Perfect<\/em>, a biopic about gymnast Kerri Strug<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Unannounced film and television projects under her production company<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Producing and Business Ventures<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Co-founder of <strong>Silver Penny Productions<\/strong>, a female-led company focused on socially conscious and innovative storytelling.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Executive producer on several films and documentaries.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Vocal advocate for <strong>inclusion riders<\/strong>, <strong>on-set equity<\/strong>, and <strong>female-led crews<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Has worked with brands like <strong>H&amp;M Conscious Collection<\/strong>, <strong>True Botanicals<\/strong>, and <strong>Thinx<\/strong>, aligning her business choices with sustainability and empowerment.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Activism &amp; Philanthropy<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Active in <strong>political and social causes<\/strong>, including:\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Planned Parenthood<\/strong>, <strong>ACLU<\/strong>, <strong>Time\u2019s Up<\/strong>, and <strong>March for Our Lives<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Advocate for <strong>climate action<\/strong>, <strong>women\u2019s rights<\/strong>, <strong>gun reform<\/strong>, and <strong>LGBTQ+ equality<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Has worked on and narrated several socially conscious documentaries, including <em>Body Team 12<\/em> and <em>Half the Sky<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Frequently speaks at panels and summits on the intersection of entertainment, politics, and activism<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Personal Life<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Was married to Italian filmmaker <strong>Tao Ruspoli<\/strong> (2003\u20132011).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Later partnered with actor and comedian <strong>Jason Sudeikis<\/strong>; the two were engaged and share two children (Otis and Daisy).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Relationship with singer <strong>Harry Styles<\/strong> (2020\u20132022) drew significant media attention during the filming of <em>Don\u2019t Worry Darling<\/em>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Known for her <strong>outspoken, intellectual, and feminist persona<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Resides primarily in <strong>Los Angeles<\/strong>, balancing work, family, and creative projects.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Style &amp; Public Image<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Recognized for her <strong>bold fashion sense<\/strong>, combining vintage glamour with modern sophistication.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Featured on covers of <em>Vogue<\/em>, <em>Elle<\/em>, <em>Harper\u2019s Bazaar<\/em>, <em>InStyle<\/em>, and <em>GQ<\/em>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Admired for her articulate commentary, cinematic vision, and commitment to social justice.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Regarded as a <strong>role model for women filmmakers<\/strong>, often cited among the new wave of female directors reshaping Hollywood.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Awards &amp; Recognition<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Independent Spirit Award<\/strong> \u2013 Best First Feature (<em>Booksmart<\/em>)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Teen Choice Awards<\/strong>, <strong>Women in Film Awards<\/strong>, and <strong>Gotham Award nominations<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Honored by <em>Elle\u2019s Women in Hollywood<\/em>, <em>Time\u2019s Up Now<\/em>, and <em>Harvard\u2019s Hasty Pudding Theatricals<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Social Media Presence<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Instagram:<\/strong> <a class=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/oliviawilde\">@oliviawilde<\/a> \u2013 Shares advocacy work, personal moments, and film news<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Known for keeping a relatively <strong>low-key and thoughtful online presence<\/strong>, often highlighting creative work and progressive causes.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Legacy &amp; 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