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 Damien Chazelle (her husband since 2018) films La La Land (2016), First Man (2018), and Babylon (2022).[1][2][3][4][5]
Education[edit]
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][6][7] "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[edit]
Hamilton is married to French-American filmmaker Damien Chazelle. They announced their engagement in October 2017 and married on September 22, 2018, in Malibu, California.[1][6][7] The two have a son who was born in November 2019.[8] Their second child was born in December 2022.[9]
In December 2022, the couple signed a first-look deal with Paramount Pictures.[10]
Filmography[edit]
Film[edit]
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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| 2016 | La La Land | Bree (Gluten Free Girl) | |
| 2016 | Surrogate | Liz | short; also director, producer, and writer |
| 2016 | The Beard | Ameilia | short |
| 2017 | Playground | Beth | short |
| 2018 | Don't Worry, He Won't Get Far on Foot | Nurse Lilly | |
| 2018 | First Man | Pat White | |
| 2019 | Justine | Maddie | |
| 2020 | Hold Fast, Good Luck | Laura | |
| 2020 | The Truth About Santa Claus | Sasha | |
| 2021 | Private View | Expectant Mother | short |
| 2022 | Babylon | Ruth Adler | also producer |
Television[edit]
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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| 2011 | Dinosaur Train | Lily Lambeosaurus (voice) | Episode: "Haunted Roundhouse/Big Pond Pumpkin Patch" |
| 2016 | Facetiming with Mommy | Bella | also producer and writer |
| 2016 | The Last Tycoon | Ashley | Episode: "Pilot" |
Nominations[edit]
- Screen Actors Guild Award for Outstanding Performance by a Cast in a Motion Picture for Babylon (2023)[11]
References[edit]
- ^ a b c d 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 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.
- ^ "The 29th Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards". Screen Actors Guild Awards. Retrieved April 1, 2023.
External links[edit]
- 1987 births
- Living people
- Goldman Sachs
- American film actresses
- American voice actresses
- Princeton University alumni
- American women film directors
- American women film producers
- American television actresses
- 21st-century American actresses
- 21st-century American women writers
- 21st-century American screenwriters
- 21st-century American businesswomen
- 21st-century American businesspeople
- McKinsey & Company people