Olivia Pullman

In the movie Wonder, Olivia "Via" Pullman (played by Izabela Vidovic) is characterized as a profoundly loving, mature, and empathetic, yet often overlooked, teenager. As Auggie's older sister, she navigates the challenges of high school while dealing with the emotional complexities of her family's focus being entirely on her brother's needs. Her personality is defined by several key traits: Compassionate and Loving: Despite often feeling neglected, Via deeply loves her brother, acting as one of his primary support systems and fiercest protectors. Independent and Mature: Because her parents' lives revolve around Auggie, Via learned from a young age to be self-sufficient and not burden them with her own problems. Resilient and Sensitive: She carries a lot of emotional weight, including the grief of losing her grandmother (who was her primary source of unconditional attention) and the loss of her best friend, Miranda. Protective: She is quick to defend Auggie, showing a fierce side when others stare at or mock him. Complex/Internal Struggle: She experiences, and feels guilty for, moments of resentment regarding the lack of attention she receives, leading her to sometimes hide her own struggles (such as her theater role) from her parents. Ultimately, Via is described as "fierce and tender," navigating her own identity while learning to find her voice in a family that revolves around another person.