Olivia Lou Sykes is a celebrity child, the daughter of American actress and comedian Wanda Sykes, and her wife, Alex Sykes. Olivia has a twin named Lucas Claude. The couple welcomed their twins on April 27, 2009; Wanda was overjoyed with the arrival of her two children. She loves them and cannot stop talking about them on her comedy shows. Wanda notes that the arrival of Olivia and her twin brother made her change so much; she noted that the children take up most of the time. Wanda once joked that the children are all over her, and she cannot find the time to even read an article.
Education
Wanda and her wife, Alex Sykes, have tried as much as possible to keep their children away from the limelight. As such, they have been very secretive about their child’s educational background. However, given Olivia’s age, she is probably in high school. It is just that they have not revealed where their daughter studies. However, given their wealth and influence, Olivia must be studying in one of the best schools in the United States.
Olivia Participated in the “Black Lives Matter” March
While talking in an interview on Light Night with Seth Meyers, Wanda Sykes notes that she was accompanied by her children and wife in the June 2020 march following the killing of George Floyd. She noted that Olivia and her twin brother loved the marching part, but when it got to the point where people were speaking, they were bored.
Wanda noted that the children were hot; but went on to joke that Olivia faked the heat stroke so that she could go home. Olivia’s mother has been at the forefront, speaking against racism. She even discusses it with her children, telling them to treat everyone fairly despite their skin color.
She is a Fluent French Speaker
Olivia Lou Sykes is a fluent French speaker. Her mother, Alex Sykes, is from France, and it was natural for her and her twin brother to easily learn the language. While speaking to Steve Harvey, Wanda noted that the whole family has traveled to France on several occasions. Alex is from France, and it is good to travel once in a while to see the in-laws. Despite having been with her family for more than a decade, Wanda does not speak French fluently, but her daughter and son speak the language fluently.
Her Mother
Olivia’s mother, Wanda Sykes, has been in the entertainment industry for a long time. She began her comedy career in 1987 with the National Security Agency (NSA). She continued performing with the agency until the early 1990s, when she relocated to New York for better opportunities. While in New York, Olivia’s mother continued to perform at various events, but her breakthrough came when she opened for Chris Rock.
After that, Wanda’s career took another turn as she began getting better gigs. Additionally, she transitioned to acting as she began landing roles in various comedy shows. Olivia’s mother has been in the entertainment industry for over three decades, and she has made a huge impact.
