Actress-Olivia-Nikkanen-and-Gus-Birneya celebrating Gus's birthday.

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‘Founders Day’ Actor Olivia Nikkanen’s Girlfriend, Gus Birney, Is Also A Television Star

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Olivia Nikkanen, a New York-based actress, is currently in a relationship with her girlfriend, Gus Birney. The couple’s social media accounts reveal they have been close for a long time. Moreover, fans and their close friends have revealed they have come out of the closet and started their relationship.

Olivia and Gus have posted hundreds of photos on their Instagram accounts, and judging by the captions and comments, it is evident that they are more than friends.

They have been friends since 2015. Moreover, they both play in movies and series, which means they have much in common, both on and off the screen.

Nikkanen has been starring in some of the most anticipated movies in recent times, and fans around the globe want to learn more about her. This includes information on her personal life, which this article explains.

Olivia Nikkanen And Her Girlfriend, Gus Birney, Supposedly Came Out Of The Closet To Start Their Relationship

Olivia and Gus are reportedly lesbians and have an open relationship. Rumors of their relationship started in early 2015 when their social media posts suggested they were sharing an intimate relationship. The rumors became more common when they were seen in public more frequently as a couple.

Ella Hunt, a famous American singer and actress who is good friends with Gus, shared some pictures of Nikkanen and Birney on Facebook on March 26, 2021. This was one of the hints that they were together at the time. The post left a huge number of fans confused, as they asked if the actresses were lesbians.

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Olivia and Gus have been together since 2015. (Source: Instagram)

In the post, a social media user asked, “She is lesbian?” to which another user replied, “Yeah, she have came out.” Moreover, another user asked, “Olivia is Ella Hunt’s girlfriend?” which has received a positive answer.

Olivia and Gus have known each other since 2015. The decade-long friendship can be dated back to their first post on June 11, 2015, when we saw the romantic duo kissing.

Likewise, we can also see another post of the couple on August 11, 2015, with the caption that reads, “Isn’t she such a babe?” where Olivia has commented, “I guess I love you” and “I miss you.”

Since then, they have posted numerous pictures of the birthday celebration or their little date night.

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Olivia and Her Girlfriend, Gus, Are Both Actresses

Born and raised in New York City, Olivia Deren Nikkanen is an actor. She acted opposite Stephen Pasquale in This Our Time (2020), a short film written and directed by Oscar winner Alex Dinelaris.

Her performance as a series regular on the popular Netflix series The Society (2019) and her recurring role on Supergirl (2015) have made her most well-known.

Nijjanen has appeared in several other television shows, including a guest stint on Boardwalk Empire (2010) and a recurring part on The Americans (2013). Olivia was a cast member of the 2017 Laura Linney and Cynthia Nixon revival of Lillian Hellman’s The Little Foxes.

Nikkanen and Birney are both New York-based actresses.
Nikkanen and Birney are both New York-based actresses (Source: Instagram)

Likewise, her partner Gus is also an actress. She is famous for her roles on television in Shining Vale, Dickinson, and The Mist (2017). She debuted in the 2023 Broadway revival of Sidney Brustein’s The Sign.

She also participated in Off-Broadway performances of Our Class and The Rose Tattoo.

Moreover, they have other things in common, like being born in the same hometown, New York.

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Olivia Comes From A Family of Four: Meet Her Parents And Siblings

Olivia and her elder brother were born and raised by her parents in New York. They spent most of their early life there before moving out to pursue their professional careers.

Nikkanen’s mother, Jessica Gold, is usually seen together during her time off and vacations. Moreover, she does not forget to celebrate her mother’s birthday every year on June 15.

Olivia has dedicated her success to her mother and never shies away from showing it. She speaks up about her mom, whether it is via social media or her interviews.

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Olivia, with her mother, Jessica Gold, is celebrating Mother’s Day (Source: Instagram)

Jessica is active on social media under the username @jedengold. However, she has kept her account private.

Olivia has not opened up about her father much. So, there is not much information about him other than that he is native to New York.

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Olivia’s Brother, Luke Nikkanen, Is a Director

Olivia’s brother, Luke, is the eldest sibling in the family. Luke is a Composer, Sound Designer, Filmmaker, and Audio Engineer.

His LinkedIn profile shows he is native to New York, United States. Sound designer, composer, and audio engineer with a CLIO nomination who draws on years of expertise in creating and mixing immersive soundscapes for media projects, podcasts, and brands. He was formerly a part of Spokenlayer’s Production Lead for Branded and Original Content.

He started his career as a Post-Production Intern at Rake Films in May 2016. After that, he worked as a Live Sound Technician at his college, Oberlin College Concert Sound, for nearly three years.

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Olivia and her brother Luke are enjoying their vacation at the beach in late 2020. (Source: Instagram)

Luke was appointed Branded and Original Content Production Lead at Spokenlayer in May 2021 and worked there for nearly two years. Currently, he works as a music producer and sound designer. He has worked with dozens of agencies to create original sound design and music for branded content, amassing millions of views across online platforms.

Moreover, he has conceptualized and executed music for Perrier Jouët, O’Neill, Sony Alpha, Esquire, Shell, and others.

Luke is active on Instagram under the handle @lukenikkanen. He spends considerable time with his younger sister, Olivia, and they sometimes collaborate on projects.

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