Olivia O'Flanagan's bio: all there is to know about Aidan Gillen's ex-wife

Olivia O'Flanagan's bio: all there is to know about Aidan Gillen's ex-wife

Olivia O'Flanagan is an Irish businesswoman and philanthropist who gained public attention as Aidan Gillen's ex-wife. Gillen is an Irish actor best known for portraying Petyr Baelish in Game of Thrones and for his role in The Dark Knight Rises. Olivia and Aidan started dating in the 1990s and welcomed two kids before their divorce in 2014.

Aiden Gillen and Olivia O'Flanagan in London in 2005
Aiden Gillen and Olivia O'Flanagan on the opening night of "As You Like It" on June 21, 2005, in London. Photo: Dave Bennett (modified by author)
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Key takeaways

  • Olivia O'Flanagan is a Dublin-based businesswoman and philanthropist.
  • She was married to Irish actor Aidan Gillen from 2001 to 2014.
  • The couple has two children together: daughter Berry Murphy (born 1997) and son Joe Murphy (born 2000).
  • Olivia runs a food business called Happy Days Food Truck and has supported Ukrainian refugees and the charity Pieta House.
  • Following the divorce, Aidan Gillen began a relationship with Irish singer-actress Camille O'Sullivan.

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Olivia O'Flanagan's profile summary

Real name

Olivia O'Flanagan

Gender

Female

Place of birth

Dublin, Ireland

Current residence

Dublin, Ireland

Nationality

Irish

Ethnicity

White

Religion

Christianity

Height in feet

Approx. 5'6" (167 cm/1.67 m)

Hair colour

Dark brown

Eye colour

Grey

Sexuality

Straight

Marital status

Divorced

Spouse

Aidan Gillen (m. 2001–2014)

Children

2 (Berry Murphy, Joe Murphy)

Siblings

5

Profession

Businesswoman, philanthropist

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Olivia O'Flanagan's biography

The businesswoman was born in Dublin, Ireland. Olivia O'Flanagan is an Irish national of white ethnicity. Olivia's father died in 2013 at the age of 74. She grew up alongside five sisters: Mary Kate, Rachel, Rebecca, Sarah, and Catherine.

Olivia O'Flanagan's age

Olivia O'Flanagan's birthday is unknown. She prefers to keep her personal life private. Her ex-husband, Irish actor Aidan Gillen, was born on 24 April 1968 and is 58 years old as of October 2026.

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Olivia's career

The celebrity ex-wife is a businesswoman and philanthropist. O'Flanagan owns a food supply business called Happy Days Food Truck, which sells cakes, beef, turkey, lemonade, and cookies.

Olivia is also a philanthropist. She has greatly supported the Ukrainians affected by the Russian-Ukrainian war. O'Flanagan transported the displaced people to Dublin, Ireland. Additionally, she has helped raise money for Pieta House, a non-profit organisation that tackles self-harm cases.

Olivia O'Flanagan's facts
Five facts about Aidan Gillen's ex-wife, Olivia O'Flanagan. Photo: Dave Benett/Getty Images (modified by author)
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How did Olivia O'Flanagan and Aidan Gillen meet?

Aidan Gillen's ex-wife, Olivia O'Flanagan, first met the actor as a teenager and hit it off quickly. The couple started dating around 1997 and welcomed their first child, a daughter named Berry, the same year. They welcomed their second child, a son named Joe, three years later in 2000.

After four years of dating, they got married on 7 July 2001. Aidan Gillen's wife greatly supported her husband's acting career and accompanied him to many award functions.

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Olivia O'Flanagan and Aidan Gillen's marriage did not work out. In 2013, they filed for divorce and, after 13 years of marriage, the divorce was finalised in 2014. Aidan moved on and started dating Camille O'Sullivan, a famous Irish singer and actress.

Olivia's children, Berry Murphy and Joe Murphy

Olivia O'Flanagan and Aidan Gillen have two adult children together. Their daughter, Berry Murphy, was born in 1997 — the same year the couple first met. Their son, Joe Murphy, was born in 2000.

Both children carry their father's family surname, Murphy. Aidan Gillen's birth name is Aidan Murphy; he adopted the stage name Gillen professionally. Berry and Joe were raised in Ireland during their parents' marriage. Both have largely stayed out of the public eye, in keeping with Olivia's private lifestyle.

What is Aidan Gillen's net worth

Aidan Gillen is estimated to be worth around $8 million as of 2026, according to Celebrity Net Worth. The Irish actor has built his wealth through a prolific acting career spanning over three decades.

Gillen's most significant earnings came from major roles including Tommy Carcetti in The Wire, Petyr "Littlefinger" Baelish in Game of Thrones, and John Reid in Bohemian Rhapsody. The actor reportedly earned $100,000 per episode on Game of Thrones.

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Sources of Aidan Gillen's income include:

  • Television acting (Game of Thrones, The Wire, Peaky Blinders, Love/Hate)
  • Film roles (The Dark Knight Rises, Bohemian Rhapsody, Maze Runner trilogy)
  • Stage and theatre productions

Olivia O'Flanagan's personal net worth has not been publicly confirmed. She has not disclosed details of any financial settlement from the divorce.

Latest news

As of 2026, Aidan Gillen remains one of Ireland's most active actors. He stars in Tall Tales & Murder, an Irish crime drama produced by RTÉ and BBC Northern Ireland. The series is based on author Caimh McDonnell's Dublin trilogy and began filming in June 2025. The first series premiered on 27 September 2026.

Gillen also joined the jury of the Official Competition at the Transilvania International Film Festival in June 2026. The anniversary edition of the festival took place from June 12 to June 21, 2026, in Cluj-Napoca, Romania.

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Olivia O'Flanagan continues to maintain a low public profile. She remains active in her food business and philanthropic work in Dublin.

FAQs

  1. Who is Olivia O'Flanagan? She is a businesswoman and philanthropist from Ireland, best known as the ex-wife of Irish actor Aidan Gillen.
  2. What is Olivia O'Flanagan's nationality? Aidan Gillen's ex-wife is an Irish national. She was born in Dublin, Ireland.
  3. How old is Olivia O'Flanagan? Her date of birth is unknown, as she likes to keep her personal life private.
  4. Are Olivia O'Flanagan and Aidan Gillen still together? No, the two divorced in 2014 after 13 years of marriage.
  5. How many children does Olivia O'Flanagan have? She has two children: a daughter named Berry Murphy and a son named Joe Murphy.
  6. Who is Aidan Gillen's partner? Aidan Gillen has been in a relationship with Camille O'Sullivan, an Irish singer-actress.
  7. What is Olivia O'Flanagan's height? She is approximately 5 feet 6 inches (167 centimetres) tall.

Conclusion

Olivia O'Flanagan has built an independent brand as a businesswoman and philanthropist in Ireland. Since her 2014 divorce from Aidan Gillen, Olivia has maintained a low profile away from her ex-husband's Hollywood spotlight.

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