Happy birthday! Olivia Williams turns 58 today

  • By Lori Macatee
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The iconic and legendary actress turns 58 on Sunday, Jul. 26, 2026.

Olivia Williams is celebrating her 58th birthday today. As a number of online tributes attest, she is one of the most acclaimed actresses of her generation.

Popular actress Olivia Williams (The Ghost Writer, Rushmore, ...) has always liked to keep a bit of herself hidden from view. At 58th birthday, she remains a woman of many facets.

Williams, a cultural icon

Born Olivia Haigh Williams in London on July 26, 1968, her career spans an arc over many different eras and tastes in English history. Williams' not just a great actress, she's an inspiration, an icon and a successful business woman. At this point in her career, there seems to be little Olivia hasn't done.

And we've got a feeling the next 12 months are going to be even bigger and better for Olivia Williams as she promises more to come. After all, she's only 58.

Happy Birthday, Olivia, you're the best!

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