Larisa Romanovna Oleynik (/ləˈrɪsə ɵˈleɪnɨk/; born June 7, 1981) is an American actress. She is best known for starring in the title role of the children's television series The Secret World of Alex Mack during the mid-1990s. She has also appeared in theatrical films, including The Baby-Sitters Club and 10 Things I Hate About You. During her period as a teen idol, she was described as "one of America's favorite 15-year-olds", and "the proverbial girl next door".

Biography

From 1999 to 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.

In January 2013, according to TMZ, Oleynik was granted a restraining order against one of her fans, who she claims was so obsessed he changed his last name to hers, as well as leaving gifts for her at her mother's apartment.

She resides in Venice, California.