Beauteous offshoot of the Cockburn journalism clan (grandfather Claud; uncles Alexander and Patrick; parents Andrew and Leslie), Olivia Wilde is putting a new twist on the family story. After juicy roles in two TV series, The O.C. and House, she’s starring in the long-awaited movie sequel TRON: Legacy. The author charts the 26-year-old actress’s ascent.
By Krista Smith•Photographs by Norman Jean Roy
December 2010
Olivia Wilde has never believed in waiting. After graduating from Phillips Academy, in Andover, Massachusetts, she sidestepped college, took the stage name Wilde (yes, after Oscar),...
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