Olivia Wilde net worth in 2024 has piqued the interest of fans and industry insiders alike. The versatile actress and director has made a significant mark in Hollywood, with memorable performances in films like Tron: Legacy and Booksmart. Her transition from acting to directing has showcased her talents behind the camera as well.
Let’s explore her earnings, sources of income, and the milestones that have contributed to her remarkable net worth.
Olivia Wilde in Brief
| Full Name | Olivia Wilde |
| Date of Birth | March 10, 1984 |
| Place of Birth | New York City, New York, USA |
| Occupation | Actress, Director, Producer |
| Height | 5′ 7″ (1.71 m) |
| Spouse | Tao Ruspoli Jason Sudeikis |
| Children | 2 |
| Net Worth | $10 million |
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What is Olivia Wilde Net Worth in 2024?
Olivia Wilde is an American actress, director, and producer with a net worth of $10 million as of 2024. In April 2023, she estimated her total assets at $10 million, which included a $4 million home in LA from her divorce settlement with Jason Sudeikis. After the split, Olivia bought a new home in LA for $5.9 million, while Jason got their old Brooklyn townhouse.
Olivia started acting in the early 2000s, with roles in TV shows like “Skin” and “The O.C.” She became famous for playing Dr. Remy “Thirteen” Hadley on the show “House M.D.” This role earned her a lot of praise and fans. Olivia has also appeared in movies like “Tron: Legacy,” “Rush,” and the show “Vinyl.” She even did voice work for animated shows like “BoJack Horseman.”
Recently, Olivia moved into directing. In 2019, she directed her first movie, “Booksmart,” which was a big hit. This success opened more doors for her, and she is directing a new movie called “Don’t Worry Darling,” starring Florence Pugh and Harry Styles.
Olivia was married to filmmaker Tao Ruspoli from 2003 to 2011. She then got engaged to actor Jason Sudeikis, and they had two children together. They broke up in 2020.
Olivia Wilde’s Early Life and Education
Olivia Wilde originally named Olivia Jane Cockburn was born on March 10, 1984, in New York City. She spent her childhood in the Georgetown neighborhood of Washington D.C. and enjoyed summers in Ardmore Ireland. Wilde attended Georgetown Day School in D.C. and later Phillips Academy in Andover Massachusetts graduating in 2002.
Inspired by the famous Irish writer Oscar, Wilde Olivia adopted his surname during high school to honor her family’s tradition of using pen names. Although she was accepted into Bard College she postponed her studies three times to follow her passion for acting. Instead, she trained at the Gaiety School of Acting in Dublin. Additionally, Wilde’s family had a temporary residence in Guilford Vermont.
Wilde has an older sister and a younger brother. Her father Andrew Cockburn is a British journalist with roots in London and Ireland. Her mother Leslie Cockburn is an American journalist and producer for 60 Minutes.
Interestingly writer Christopher Hitchens once rented from the Cockburn family in D.C. and even babysat Wilde. Her family’s literary legacy includes her grandfather British novelist Claud Cockburn as well as her uncles Alexander and Patrick Cockburn who were also journalists. Her aunt Sarah Caudwell was a noted writer too.
Olivia Wilde’s Career
Early career
Olivia Wilde started gaining notice on TV by appearing as “Jewel Goldman” in the show Skin and later as Alex Kelly on The O.C. She also starred in movies like The Girl Next Door Conversations with Other Women Bickford Shmeckler’s Cool Ideas Turistas and Alpha Dog.
In 2007, Wilde took on multiple roles in the off-Broadway play Beauty on the Vine. She appeared in “The Death,” and “Life of Bobby Z” and the TV series “The Black Donnellys.” That year she joined the medical drama House as “Thirteen” a doctor with Huntington’s disease chosen by Dr. House for his team.
Her film career continued with roles in “Year One,” “Tron: Legacy,” “Cowboys & Aliens,” “The Change-Up,” “In Time,” “On the Inside,” and “Butter.” She also began producing documentaries including one about a Haitian community rebuilding after an earthquake.
Wilde left House in 2011 to focus more on movies appearing in “Cowboys & Aliens” and “The Change-Up.” She became a Revlon brand ambassador and directed her first film “Free Hugs.” Wilde returned briefly to “House” in 2012 for its finale.
Throughout 2012, she starred in “People Like Us,” “Third Person,” “The Words,” and “Deadfall.” Wilde also appeared in the PBS series Half the Sky exploring challenges faced by women in Nairobi and produced a documentary about cholera in Haiti.
Mainstream career
Olivia Wilde has been involved in a variety of projects over the years. In 2013, she wrote an article for Glamour Magazine titled “Do’s and Don’ts of Turning 30.” That year she starred in and also produced the film “Drinking Buddies.” She played roles in several other films like “The Incredible Burt Wonderstone” “Rush” and “Her” which received critical acclaim and awards recognition.
She also served as an executive producer for documentary short films such as “The Rider and the Storm” and “Body Team 12.” The latter won Best Documentary Short at the Tribeca Film Festival in 2015 and was nominated for an Academy Award.
In 2014, Olivia Wilde starred in “Better Living Through Chemistry” and “The Longest Week.” She became the brand ambassador for H&M’s Conscious Exclusive campaign in 2015 and appeared in films like “The Lazarus Effect” and “Meadowland.”
Wilde’s directorial work began with music videos and expanded to include the HBO series “Vinyl.” She made her Broadway debut in 2017 and became the chief brand activist of True Botanicals. Her directorial efforts continued with the documentary short “Fear Us Women” in 2017.Expansion to film direction
In 2018, Wilde appeared in films such as “A Vigilante” and “Life Itself.” She made her feature directorial debut with the critically acclaimed “Booksmart” in 2019 which received positive reviews. She also acted in “Richard Jewell” the same year.
Olivia Wilde directed the short film “Wake Up” in 2020 and in 2022 directed her second feature film “Don’t Worry Darling.” She also voiced Lois Lane in the animated film “DC League of Super-Pets.” Currently, she is set to direct several upcoming films including a biopic and a holiday comedy.
Olivia Wilde’s Personal Life
In June 2003, when she was 19 years old Olivia Wilde married Tao Ruspoli an Italian filmmaker and musician from a noble family. They got married on a school bus in Washington, Virginia, with just two witnesses keeping it a secret at the time because they wanted privacy. This marriage made Wilde a member of the Papal nobility.
They announced their separation in February 2011 and Wilde filed for divorce in March 2011 which was finalized in September 2011. They agreed on property division without seeking spousal support.
After her divorce, Wilde started dating actor Jason Sudeikis in November 2011. They got engaged in January 2013 and have two children together: a son born in 2014 and a daughter born in 2016. Their relationship ended in November 2020 and Wilde faced public attention during a custody matter while promoting her film at CinemaCon 2022.
In January 2021, Wilde began a relationship with singer Harry Styles after meeting during the filming of “Don’t Worry Darling.” They broke up in November 2022.
Olivia Wilde’s Activism
In 2008, Olivia Wilde joined actors Justin Long and Kal Penn to support Barack Obama’s presidential campaign. She also worked with 18 in ’08 advising and starring in a PSA to encourage young people to vote.
Olivia Wilde appeared in a spoof PSA by MoveOn.org backing healthcare insurance rights. She earned praise from the Coalition of Immokalee Workers for backing the Fair Food program.
She serves on the board of Artists for Peace and Justice supporting education and health in Haiti and the ACLU of Southern California. Olivia Wilde is also an activist for RYOT a media company in LA.
In 2015, she introduced Hillary Clinton at a campaign event. Wilde featured in a PSA for World Down Syndrome Day in 2016 with AnnaRose raising awareness.
Known as a feminist Wilde backed Gucci’s “Chime for Change” in 2013 focusing on women’s issues in education health and justice. She marched in the 2017- 2018 Women’s Marches.
Olivia Wilde’s Real Estate
In 2011, Olivia bought a home in Los Feliz, Los Angeles, for $2.295 million. The house was 3,284 square feet with 4 bedrooms. She sold it for $2.19 million in July 2013.
In 2019, Olivia and her partner Jason Sudeikis bought a 2,833-square-foot, 4-bedroom home in Silver Lake for $3.49 million. After their divorce, Olivia kept this property.
They also bought a huge 6,500-square-foot, 9-bedroom townhouse in Brooklyn in 2014 for $6.5 million. Jason got this house after the divorce.
In July 2023, Olivia spent $5.9 million on a home in Studio City, California.
