Olivia Wilde (born Olivia Jane Cockburn[1] March 10, 1984) is an American actress. She began acting in the early 2000s, and has since appeared in a number of film and television parts, including her roles on the series The O.C., The Black Donnellys, and House. Wiki

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Are there things within the industry that you grapple with, or kick against -- whether cosmetic or intellectual?

With my particular experience on "House," I'm playing a bisexual character. It's the second time in my career, the first being on "The O.C." I've played a dozen straight characters, but no one cares about that. . . . I don't think the problem is the attention it attracts but instead the unfairness for how different it is for a woman to play a bisexual than for a man. It's seen as racy and sort of sexy -- but I'm forgiven and I'm seen as a straight actress who can play a leading lady. Source

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Thirteen just came out as bisexual, and your character on The O.C. was bisexual as well. Do you think it’s a vibe you’re giving off?

[Laughs.] This is only my second time playing a character who’s bisexual, and I’ve played a lot of straight people, but of course people don’t care about that. But in both of these cases the sexuality of the character was created before I met the writers. And I think in both cases, in The O.C. and in House, it’s not a situation where it’s two girls making out as a rating booster. It’s not some kind of Girls Gone Wild ploy. On House I definitely think it’s a great twist. Because whenever anyone sees a young woman in the same room with House, they think they’re going to get it on. And now, they’ve created this person who you don’t know, you know? If she’s in the same room with Cuddy, are you going to assume the same thing about them? I sort of love that it’s going to keep people guessing. You’re never going to be able to say, “Okay, yawn, now I know who’s going to get together. This is so predictable.” Source

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Olivia Wilde (born Olivia Jane Cockburn[1]; March 10, 1984) is an American actress.

Wilde married Tao Ruspoli, a filmmaker and photographer, in Washington, Rappahannock County, Virginia, on June 7, 2003.

Wilde has dual citizenship between the United States and Ireland.[1] Wilde is a natural blonde and has stated that people have been "shocked" that she is a blonde but that "I wasn't stupid". Wiki

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Olivia Wilde (born Olivia Jane Cockburn[1]; March 10, 1984) is an American actress.

Wilde joined the cast of the FOX medical drama House in fall 2007, playing a young doctor nicknamed Thirteen who will work closely with Dr. House.[3] According to E!, she has signed on as a regular on the show.

The New York Observer has described Wilde as having a "throaty voice" and the "wide, teal-eyed charisma of Hollywood in the days of yore". Wiki

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Wilde married Tao Ruspoli, a filmmaker and photographer, in Washington, Rappahannock County, Virginia, on June 7, 2003.

Wilde has dual citizenship between the United States and Ireland.[1] Wilde is a natural blonde and has stated that people have been "shocked" that she is a blonde but that "I wasn't stupid".

Wilde is an avid supporter of Barack Obama, having campaigned for him during early primaries with House co-star Kal Penn.

Wilde is a supporter of youth voter organization, 18 in '08. She serves on their Advisory Council and appeared in a Public Service Announcement for them that debuted June 30, 2008. [Wiki]

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