Olivia Wilde, born Olivia Jane Cockburn is an American actress and filmmaker.

She is a celebrity kid who eventually became a celebrity due to her acting. She was born on March 10, 1984 (age 38 years), in New York, New York, United States to her celebrity parents – Leslie Cockburn and Andrew Cockburn,

She got married to an Italian-American filmmaker, photographer, musician, and co-founder of The Bombay Beach Biennale, Tao Ruspoli in 2003 but parted ways in 2011.

Oliver is a mother of two children.

However, in this article, we will be digging into the life of the actress’s mother to know more about her.

Olivia Wilde’s mother: Who is Leslie Cockburn?

Leslie Cockburn is the mother of a renowned actress. She welcomed her and two others with her husband, Andrew Cockburn. 

She has been married to her husband for more than four decades since they got married in 1977 and to date, they are still happily married.

Leslie Cockburn is an American investigative journalist, and filmmaker whose investigative television segments have aired on CBS, NBC, PBS Frontline, and 60 Minutes.

Following her good works, she has won a lot of awards including the Emmy Award, The Hillman Prize, the Robert F. Kennedy Journalism Award, and the George Polk Award among others.

She was born on September 2, 1952 (age 69 years), in San Mateo, California, United States.