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, 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. According to the foundation's website, PLAY is a two-hour guided experience. "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. Their second child was born in December 2022.

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).

Iris Short film (completed)