Olivia Hamilton
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), all of which were directed by her husband, Damien Chazelle. 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.
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- Name
- Olivia Hamilton
- Occupation
- * Actress
- Education
- Princeton University
- Born
- 3 June 1987
- Nationality
- United States
- Languages
- English
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According to the foundation's website, PLAY is a two-hour guided experience. Hamilton is also president of the Women's Foundation of California Board of Directors.
Key facts
Key facts
• Name — Olivia Hamilton • Occupation — * Actress • producer • screenwriter • Years Active — 2011–present • Citizenship — * United States • Education — Princeton University • Born — 3 June 1987 • Children — 2
Education
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. "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.
Personal life
Personal life
Hamilton is of Scottish-Irish ancestry and married to American filmmaker Damien Chazelle. The couple announced their engagement on October 9, 2017, and married on September 22, 2018, in Malibu, California. The two have a son who was born in November 2019. Their second child was born in December 2022.
Career expansion
Career expansion
In December 2022, Hamilton and Chazelle signed a first-look deal with Paramount Pictures. This deal includes the upcoming release of an untitled film that is being written and directed by Chazelle, and produced by the couple through their Wild Chickens banner. They are also producing multiple films at the studio, including Heart of the Beast (2026).
Filmography
Filmography
• Illustration — Chazelle and Hamilton in 2018
Television
Television
• Year — Title — Role — Note(s) • 2011 — Dinosaur Train — Lily Lambeosaurus (voice) — Episode: "Haunted Roundhouse/Big Pond Pumpkin Patch" • 2016–2017 — Facetiming with Mommy — Bella — Also creator, producer, and writer • 2016 — The Last Tycoon — Ashley — Episode: "Pilot"
Accolades
Accolades
• Nominated—Actor Award for Outstanding Performance by a Cast in a Motion Picture for Babylon (2023)
Film
• Year — Title — Role — Note(s) • 2016 — La La Land — Bree — the Gluten Free Girl • Surrogate — Liz — Short film Also director, producer, and writer • The Beard — Ameilia — Short film • 2017 — Playground — Beth — Short film • 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 • 2026 — Heart of the Beast — Post-production; producer • TBA To be announced — The Pillar Method — Iris — Short film (completed) • Tale on Emerald Trail — Deanna — Post-production • Untitled Damien Chazelle film — Post-production; producer
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- 1.Olivia Hamilton, Damien Chazelle's Wife: 5 Fast Facts You Need to Know. EntertainmentNow. January 6, 2019.
- 2.Medina, Marcy. Olivia Hamilton Arrives in Hollywood with 'First Man'. WWD. October 10, 2018.
- 3.Drury, Sharareh. Olivia Hamilton, Damien Chazelle Expecting First Child. The Hollywood Reporter. October 22, 2019.
- 4.Abdulbaki, Mae. 'Babylon' Cast & Character Guide. Screen Rant. December 22, 2022.
- 5.Brazier, Tori. 'Babylon' star and producer Olivia Hamilton reveals the 'raucous' scene with Margot Robbie that went off script. Metro. January 11, 2023.
- 6.Cakman, Ozan. Olivia Hamilton: Actress, Producer, Writer. Fashion Republic Magazine. June 1, 2023.
- 7.Rossi, Madison. 'La La Land' Director Damien Chazelle is Engaged to 'Love of His Life' Olivia Hamilton. People. October 10, 2017.
- 8.Webber, Stephanie. 'La La Land' Director Damien Chazelle Marries Olivia Hamilton. Us Weekly. September 25, 2018.
- 9.grateful for my pack of boys. November 28, 2019.
- 10.Brought two babies into the world this week! So proud of both and the man I created them with ❤️. December 16, 2022.
- 11.D'Alessandro, Anthony. Paramount Inks First-Look Deal with Damien Chazelle & Olivia Hamilton's Wild Chickens Prods Ahead of 'Babylon' Opening. Deadline Hollywood. December 13, 2022.
- 12.Kroll, Justin. Damien Chazelle Sets Next Film at Paramount for 2025 – CinemaCon. Deadline Hollywood. April 11, 2024.
- 13.Rubin, Rebecca. Daniel Craig, Cillian Murphy Eyed to Star in Damien Chazelle's Next Film. Variety. May 20, 2025.
- 14.Lambie, Ryan. Damien Chazelle's Untitled Prison Drama Wraps Filming in Greece. Film Stories. June 5, 2026.
- 15.Gajewski, Ryan. Brad Pitt's Survival Movie 'Heart of the Beast' Launches Tense First Trailer. The Hollywood Reporter. April 16, 2026.
- 16.Actor Awards. The 29th Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards.
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