We love seeing Olivia Wilde on the red carpet. The Tron: Legacy actress knows how to make a bold and effortless fashion statement, which makes her stand out every time. Elle’s Women in Television celebration in January 2016 was no different.
Olivia Wilde shows off her signature cat-eye makeup and soft pink lip at Elle’s Women in Television celebration on January 20, 2016, at the Sunset Tower Hotel in Los Angeles (Credit: Adriana M. Barraza / WENN)
As she arrived at Sunset Tower Hotel in West Hollywood, the House star channeled a rock-chic, retro vibe that felt worlds away from her earlier, futuristic role as Quorra in Tron: Legacy. It’s hard to believe six years have passed since her iconic debut as the isomorphic algorithm.
Throwback to Tron: Legacy and Olivia Wilde’s Iconic Role as Quorra
The science fiction action film directed by Joseph Kosinski premiered in Tokyo on November 30, 2010, when Olivia Wilde was 26. She was born in New York on March 10, 1984, and celebrated her 26th birthday on March 10, 2010.
The film is a sequel to the 1982 film Tron, which Olivia watched for the first time before auditioning for Tron: Legacy.
Actors Olivia Wilde and Jeff Bridges attend the UK premiere of ‘Tron: Legacy’ at Empire Leicester Square on December 5, 2010 in London, England (Credit: Adriana M. Barraza / WENN)
“I saw it in its entirety shortly before I met Joe [Kosinski] and Sean Bailey. And I thought I’d seen it before that because of how it had woven in to the cultural fabric. I’d seen so many references to it, but I think that happens with iconic films. Given that Tron wasn’t a huge box office success when it came out, it really stayed in the public’s consciousness because there wasn’t anything like it – and still isn’t anything like it,” she told Den of Geek in December 2010.
“We trained in mixed martial arts for many months, and we did all sorts of training – kapoeira, Ju-Jitsu, cross training and all these types of fighting, and this was before the suits would look like in the end. I just wanted to be as strong as possible, and do as many of the fighting stunts as I could myself,” she added about fighting in high heels designed by Jerome C. Rousseau.
Olivia Wilde as Quorra and Garrett Hedlund as Sam Flynn share an intense moment in Tron: Legacy (Credit: Walt Disney Pictures)
“But when we arrived on set and realised we had to fight in these suits, it was quite a challenge. Running in heels isn’t easy, kicking in heels isn’t easy, but it made it all more bad-ass in the end.”
Principal photography for Tron: Legacy took place in Vancouver, British Columbia, in April 2009, when Olivia Wilde was 25. It lasted for approximately 67 days.
Rocking Pop Art and Leather: Olivia’s 2016 Fashion Statement
In January 2016, the then 31-year-old actress, joined on the red carpet by Elle Editor-in-Chief Robbie Myers, wore a pop art-inspired dress from Marc Jacobs’ Spring 2016 collection featuring prints of famous scream queens.
She added a touch of tough-chic edge to the look with a black leather biker jacket.
Olivia Wilde and Elle Editor-in-Chief Robbie Myers pose for photos together at Elle’s Women In Television Celebration
Olivia kept the rest of her accessories to a minimum, including a black vintage clutch and Jen Meyer jewelry. She completed the look by slipping on a pair of Kurt Geiger heels.
Olivia Wilde wears a leather jacket over a pop-art-printed Marc Jacobs dress
Olivia enhanced the look with subtle makeup, styling her hair in a chic half-up, half-down look with soft waves cascading over her left shoulder.
Famous for her eyes, Olivia kept her makeup subtle, opting for cat eye makeup, soft blush, and shimmering pink lipstick.
Olivia Wilde pairs a bold, pop art-printed Marc Jacobs dress featuring scream queen faces with a sleek black leather jacket and burgundy platform heels
Elevating Her Look: Olivia Wilde’s Signature Heels
She added more color to her look with KG By Kurt Geiger sandals.
Olivia Wilde completes her look with bold burgundy platform heels featuring a snakeskin texture and ankle straps, adding a touch of retro flair to her ensemble
These snake-embossed faux leather heels feature halter ankle straps with buckle fastenings, about 1-inch platforms, and five-inch heels.
Olivia Wilde’s feet in KG by Kurt Geiger sandals
You can find her KG By Kurt Geiger shoes on sale at Zappos.
KG by Kurt Geiger Embossed Faux Leather Sandals, $225
For readers interested in exploring more about Olivia Wilde’s shoe preferences and style, check out our in-depth article on her height, shoe size, and footwear choices.