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Olivia Wilde

Olivia Wilde is an American actress and filmmaker known for her role on *House* and for directing films including *Booksmart* and *Don’t Worry Darling*.

Updated July 30, 20261 min readCited sources

Olivia Wilde is an American actress and filmmaker best known for her role on *House* and for directing *Booksmart* and *Don’t Worry Darling*.

What it is

Olivia Wilde (born Olivia Jane Cockburn, March 10, 1984, in New York City) is an American actress, director, producer, and screenwriter. She adopted the surname Wilde professionally and has been active since 2003.

Key details

Wilde gained wide recognition playing Remy "Thirteen" Hadley on *House* (2007–2012). Her film roles include *Tron: Legacy*, *Cowboys & Aliens*, *Her*, and *The Incredible Burt Wonderstone*. She made her directorial debut with *Booksmart* (2019), followed by *Don’t Worry Darling* (2022) and *The Invite* (2026).

Personal life

Wilde was married to Italian filmmaker Tao Ruspoli from 2003 to 2011. She later had a long-term relationship with actor Jason Sudeikis (2011–2020) and a relationship with Harry Styles (2021–2022).

In short

  • Best known for *House* and directing *Booksmart*.
  • Directorial debut in 2019; later directed *Don’t Worry Darling* and *The Invite*.
  • Married to Tao Ruspoli (2003–2011); later relationships with Jason Sudeikis and Harry Styles.
Canadian angle

Wilde’s films and television work have been widely distributed and discussed in Canada, and her projects such as *Booksmart* and *Don’t Worry Darling* were part of mainstream Canadian entertainment coverage.

Quick questions

Who is Olivia Wilde?
Olivia Wilde is an American actress and filmmaker known for *House*, *Booksmart*, and *Don’t Worry Darling*.
What movies has Olivia Wilde directed?
Her directed films are *Booksmart* (2019), *Don’t Worry Darling* (2022), and *The Invite* (2026).
Who is Olivia Wilde's ex-husband?
Her ex-husband is Tao Ruspoli, an Italian filmmaker and photographer; they were married from 2003 to 2011.

Sources

  1. Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Olivia_Wilde
    Supports: Birth name, birth date, birth place, acting credits, directorial credits, spouse, partner information.
  2. Encyclopaedia Britannica — https://www.britannica.com/biography/Olivia-Wilde
    Supports: Biography, birth date, occupation, marriage to Tao Ruspoli, directorial work.
  3. EBSCO Research Starters — https://www.ebsco.com/research-starters/biography/olivia-wilde
    Supports: Career overview, marriage to Tao Ruspoli, relationship with Jason Sudeikis, directing debut.
  4. People — https://www.people.com/tag/olivia-wilde/
    Supports: Acting career and directing debut with *Booksmart*.