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Olivia Wilde

American actress

Born
March 10, 1984
Age in 2026
42
Zodiac sign
Pisces
Birth year
1984

About Olivia Wilde

Olivia Jane Cockburn (born March 10, 1984), known professionally as Olivia Wilde, is an American actress and filmmaker. She played Remy "Thirteen" Hadley on the medical-drama television series House (2007–2012), and appeared in the action films Tron: Legacy (2010) and Cowboys & Aliens (2011), the romantic drama film Her (2013), the comedy film The Incredible Burt Wonderstone (2013), and the horror film The Lazarus Effect (2015). She made her Broadway debut playing Julia in 1984 (2017). Wilde made her directorial debut with the teen comedy film Booksmart (2019), which received critical acclaim and won the Independent Spirit Award for Best First Feature. She subsequently directed the thriller film Don't Worry Darling (2022) and The Invite (2026), both of which she also starred in. In 2011, Wilde became a global brand ambassador for the cosmetic company Revlon, which featured her in their commercials. In May 2017, Wilde became chief brand activist of True Botanicals, a cosmetics and skin care company.

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Olivia Wilde timeline

  1. She made her Broadway debut playing Julia in 1984 (2017).
  2. In 2011, Wilde became a global brand ambassador for the cosmetic company Revlon, which featured her in their commercials.
  3. In May 2017, Wilde became chief brand activist of True Botanicals, a cosmetics and skin care company.
  4. Wilde made her directorial debut with the teen comedy film Booksmart (2019), which received critical acclaim and won the Independent Spirit Award for Best First Feature.

The world when Olivia Wilde was born

Olivia Wilde was born in 1984. The year snapshot below places that birthday in its cultural and historical setting: the music and films people were following, the headlines shaping public life, and the everyday prices families encountered.

Culture in 1984

  • #1 song"When Doves Cry" – Prince
  • Top movieAmadeus
  • Top TV showDynasty
  • Best-selling bookThe Unbearable Lightness of Being – Milan Kundera

Headlines and milestones

  • Major sports momentMary Lou Retton wins Olympic all-around gymnastics gold
  • Top headlineBhopal gas disaster in India kills thousands
  • Technology milestoneApple Macintosh launches with revolutionary GUI
  • Defining fadBreakdancing
  • Notable inventionApple Macintosh
  • World population4.77 billion

United States snapshot

  • U.S. leaderRonald Reagan
  • Sports championDetroit Tigers (World Series)
  • Also wonBoston Celtics (NBA)
  • U.S. population235.8M

1984 versus 2026

These figures put everyday life in Olivia Wilde's birth year beside the site's latest United States snapshot.

Measure19842026
Gas$1.13$3.45/gal
Average home$72,400$435,000
Average income$26,433$67,500
Minimum wage$3.35$7.25/hr (federal)
Movie ticket$3.36$11.95
Postage stamp$0.20$0.73
Population235.8M341 million

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