Olivia Wilde heaps praise on 'dreamboat' co-star Hugh Laurie

Hollywood actress and director Olivia Wilde has shared her admiration for her former 'House' co-star, Hugh Laurie, calling him the "dreamiest dreamboat." Wilde, who starred alongside the British actor in the popular medical drama from 2006 to 2012, retains fond memories of their time working together.

In a recent interview on the Armchair Expert podcast, Wilde responded to host Dax Shepherd's question about her feelings for Laurie. She effusively praised his character, noting his intelligence and recalling her appreciation for his earlier comedic work. "He is so smart. I loved him on Jeeves and Wooster, and he had done all sorts of interesting comedy in the English comedy theatre world that I was obsessed with," Wilde stated.

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He is so smart. I loved him on Jeeves and Wooster, and he had done all sorts of interesting comedy in the English comedy theatre world that I was obsessed with. Meeting him, I mean, the dreamiest dreamboat. And so gracious, and had all these kids around him, really, that he was so sweet and encouraging (toward).

Wilde further elaborated on her positive experience, describing Laurie as "the dreamiest dreamboat. And so gracious." She recalled him being surrounded by his children on set, emphasizing his sweetness and encouraging nature towards them. The actress spent considerable time with Laurie during the show's production, working long hours.

"We did, like, 19-hour days," Wilde remembered. "I think the show went eight years. I did, I think, four years." Her reflections highlight a warm and professional relationship built during their extensive collaboration on the acclaimed series.

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We did, like, 19-hour days. I think the show went eight years. I did, I think, four years.