Olivia Hussey

Date of Birth: April 17, 1951

Zodiac Sign: Aries

Biography

Olivia Hussey, born Olivia Osuna, is a British-Argentinian actress who gained international stardom at a young age for her role as Juliet in Franco Zeffirelli’s 1968 film adaptation of William Shakespeare’s “Romeo and Juliet.” Born in Buenos Aires, Argentina, she moved to London with her mother after her parents separated. Hussey studied acting at the Italia Conti Academy and landed her breakthrough role at just 15 years old. Following “Romeo and Juliet,” Hussey continued her career in film and television, appearing in a variety of genres. Notable roles include playing Mary, the mother of Jesus, in “Jesus of Nazareth” (1977) and starring in horror films such as “Black Christmas” (1974) and “It” (1990). Throughout her career, Hussey has been praised for her versatility and enduring talent.

5 Interesting Facts about Olivia Hussey

1. Olivia Hussey won a Golden Globe for New Star of the Year for her role in “Romeo and Juliet.”

2. She was personally chosen by director Franco Zeffirelli for the role of Juliet among 500 other actresses.

3. Hussey has been married three times and has three children.

4. She played the role of Teresa Ann Savoy in the controversial film “Caligula,” although her scenes were cut from the final release.

5. Olivia Hussey struggled with agoraphobia, a condition she has been open about in interviews.

5 Most Interesting Quotes from Olivia Hussey

1. “I was always a dreamer. In my dreams, I was always the star of my own movie.”

2. “Acting is not about being someone different. It’s finding the similarity in what is apparently different, then finding myself in there.”

3. “When I was younger, I used to believe in destiny. Now I think that nothing is meant to be.”

4. “I feel blessed to have been a part of ‘Romeo and Juliet.’ It was a magical time in my life.”

5. “We are all actors in our own way. We have different roles to play in life, and we have to make them our own.”

Highest Net Worth Achieved

The highest net worth achieved by Olivia Hussey is estimated to be around $8 million.

Children

Olivia Hussey has three children: 1. Alexander Martin, born in 1973, with her first husband Dean Paul Martin. 2. Maximillian Fuse, born in 1983, and 3. India Eisley, born in 1993, both with her second husband Akira Fuse.