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Olivia Wilde

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American actress, director, and producer best known for "House", "Tron - Legacy", and her directorial features "Booksmart" and "Don't Worry Darling".

Background

Born Olivia Jane Cockburn in New York City to a journalism family — her parents were Andrew and Leslie Cockburn — Wilde grew up between Washington, D.C. and Dublin. She adopted the stage name Wilde at 18 from the writer Oscar Wilde.

Career

She starred in the medical drama “House” (2007-2012) as Dr. Remy “Thirteen” Hadley. Her directorial debut “Booksmart” (2019) won broad critical acclaim. She also produced and directed “Don’t Worry Darling” (2022).

Style

Wilde is recognized for combining acting with directing and producing. She co-founded the women-led production company Reasonable Bunch and has been politically engaged, notably with Vote.org.

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