Personal Life
Oleynik was born in Santa Clara County, California. Her mother, Lorraine (née Allen), is a former nurse, and her father, Roman Oleynik, is an anesthesiologist. Her father's family is Ukrainian and she was raised in the Russian Orthodox religion. Oleynik grew up in the San Francisco Bay Area. Despite the success in her role as Alex Mack, Oleynik decided to attend college. Oleynik attended Pinewood School and later Sarah Lawrence College, describing the latter as "the best decision I’ve made," and graduated in 2004. From 1999-2002 Larisa is also said to have dated her 10 Things I Hate About You and 3rd Rock from the Sun co-star, Joseph Gordon-Levitt, who played her on-screen love interests Cameron and Tommy.
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