Olivia Hamilton (actress)
Olivia Hamilton | |
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 Hamilton in 2018 | |
| Born | June 3, 1987 |
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| Alma mater | Princeton University |
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| Years active | 2011–present |
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| Children | 2 |
Olivia Hamilton (born June 3, 1987) is an American actress and producer. She is best known for her roles in the films La La Land (2016), First Man (2018), and Babylon (2022), which were all directed by her husband Damien Chazelle.[1][2][3][4][5]
In 2013, she founded the PLAY initiative, an organization dedicated to encouraging and injecting more fun and playfulness into people's lives while reconnecting them with their inner child.[6] According to the foundation's website, PLAY is a two hour guided experience.[1] Hamilton is also president of the Women's Foundation of California Board of Directors.[6]
Education
A former McKinsey & Company consultant and employee of Goldman Sachs, Hamilton is a graduate of Princeton University where she received a bachelor's degree in economics and finance. She also worked at GuideVine Technologies for over two years.[1][7][8] "I studied economics in college because I knew I was good at it, and I wanted to be a 4.0 student, so I only took classes that were subjective where I could guarantee an 'A'. I do love economics, but I sort of had a midlife crisis, and decided to quit my job in New York and study acting. It was like a 'leap and net will appear' moment," Hamilton told WWD.[1]
Personal life
Hamilton is of Scottish-Irish ancestry and married to American filmmaker Damien Chazelle.[6] The couple announced their engagement on October 9, 2017, and married on September 22, 2018, in Malibu, California.[1][7][8] The two have a son who was born in November 2019.[9] Their second child was born in December 2022.[10]
Career expansion
In December 2022, Hamilton and Chazelle signed a first-look deal with Paramount Pictures.[11] This deal includes the upcoming release of an untitled film that will be directed by Chazelle, and will be produced by the couple through their Wild Chickens banner.[12][13][14] They are also producing multiple films at the studio, including Heart of the Beast.[12]
Filmography
Film
| † | Denotes productions that have not yet been released |
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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| 2016 | La La Land | Bree (Gluten Free Girl) | |
| Surrogate | Liz | Short film Also director, producer, and writer | |
| The Beard | Ameilia | Short film | |
| 2017 | Playground | Beth | |
| 2018 | Don't Worry, He Won't Get Far on Foot | Nurse Lilly | |
| First Man | Pat White | ||
| 2019 | Justine | Maddie | |
| 2020 | Hold Fast, Good Luck | Laura | |
| The Truth About Santa Claus | Sasha | ||
| 2021 | Private View | Expectant Mother | Short film |
| 2022 | Babylon | Ruth Adler | Also producer |
| TBA | Heart of the Beast †[12] | Producer In development | |
| The Pillar Method †[6] | Iris | Short film completed | |
| Tale on Emerald Trail †[6] | Deanna | Post-production | |
| Untitled Damien Chazelle film †[13] | Producer In development |
Television
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | Dinosaur Train | Lily Lambeosaurus (voice) | Episode: "Haunted Roundhouse/Big Pond Pumpkin Patch" |
| 2016 | Facetiming with Mommy | Bella | Also producer and writer |
| The Last Tycoon | Ashley | Episode: "Pilot" |
Accolades
- Nominated—Screen Actors Guild Award for Outstanding Performance by a Cast in a Motion Picture for Babylon (2023)[15]
References
- ^ a b c d e Walsh, S.M. (January 6, 2019). "Olivia Hamilton, Damien Chazelle's Wife: 5 Fast Facts You Need to Know". Heavy. Retrieved March 30, 2023.
- ^ Medina, Marcy (October 10, 2018). "Olivia Hamilton Arrives in Hollywood with 'First Man'". WWD. Retrieved March 30, 2023.
- ^ Drury, Sharareh (October 22, 2019). "Olivia Hamilton, Damien Chazelle Expecting First Child". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved March 30, 2023.
- ^ Abdulbaki, Mae (December 22, 2022). "'Babylon' Cast & Character Guide". Screen Rant. Retrieved March 30, 2023.
- ^ Brazier, Tori (January 11, 2023). "'Babylon' star and producer Olivia Hamilton reveals the 'raucous' scene with Margot Robbie that went off script". Metro. Retrieved March 30, 2023.
- ^ a b c d e Cakman, Ozan (June 1, 2023). "Olivia Hamilton: Actress, Producer, Writer". Fashion Republic Magazine. Archived from the original on June 1, 2023. Retrieved June 5, 2024.
- ^ a b Rossi, Madison (October 10, 2017). "'La La Land' Director Damien Chazelle is Engaged to 'Love of His Life' Olivia Hamilton". People. Retrieved March 30, 2023.
- ^ a b Webber, Stephanie (September 25, 2018). "'La La Land' Director Damien Chazelle Marries Olivia Hamilton". Us Weekly. Retrieved March 30, 2023.
- ^ "Olivia Hamilton on Instagram: "grateful for my pack of boys"". Instagram. November 28, 2019. Retrieved March 30, 2023.
- ^ "Olivia Hamilton on Instagram: "Brought two babies into the world this week! So proud of both and the man I created them with ❤️"". Instagram. December 16, 2022. Retrieved March 30, 2023.
- ^ D'Alessandro, Anthony (December 13, 2022). "Paramount Inks First-Look Deal with Damien Chazelle & Olivia Hamilton's Wild Chickens Prods Ahead of 'Babylon' Opening". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved March 30, 2023.
- ^ a b c Kroll, Justin (April 11, 2024). "Damien Chazelle Sets Next Film at Paramount for 2025 – CinemaCon". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved June 5, 2024.
- ^ a b Rubin, Rebecca (May 20, 2025). "Daniel Craig, Cillian Murphy Eyed to Star in Damien Chazelle's Next Film". Variety. Retrieved May 25, 2025.
- ^ Kroll, Justin (May 20, 2025). "Cillian Murphy and Daniel Craig in Talks to Star in Damien Chazelle's Next Movie". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved May 25, 2025.
- ^ "The 29th Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards". Screen Actors Guild Awards. Retrieved April 1, 2023.
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