Elizabeth Olsen: From Sister Of The Twins To Marvel Superstar

Long before she was a major Marvel star, Elizabeth Olsen was known simply as the little sister of the famous Olsen twins: Mary-Kate and Ashley. However, Elizabeth has carved out her own impressive legacy in Hollywood. As one-half of the iconic superhero duo Wanda Maximoff and Vision in the Avengers film series, she has become a household name. On the occasion of her 32nd birthday, let’s take a journey back to explore Elizabeth's transformation and success over the years!

Elizabeth began her acting journey through brief appearances in the multiple ’90s projects featuring her sisters. These include titles like Our First Video, Olsen Twins Mother’s Day Special, and How The West Was Fun. Fans might be surprised to know she even made a cameo in a 1995 episode of the beloved sitcom Full House.

Her serious acting career, however, began much later. In her early twenties, Elizabeth starred in two significant films—Silent House and Martha Marcy May Marlene—both released in 2011. The latter was a standout hit at the Sundance Film Festival, earning her nominations for various critics' awards, of which she won six!

Elizabeth's ascent in the film industry coincided with her older sisters stepping back from acting, as they pursued other ventures like fashion design. During this period, she was also studying at NYU’s Tisch School of the Arts, from which she graduated in 2013. In the years that followed, Elizabeth co-starred with Josh Radnor in the film Liberal Arts, and held a leading role in Very Good Girls alongside Dakota Fanning.

Her true breakthrough came when she made her debut in the Marvel Cinematic Universe as Wanda Maximoff (also known as the Scarlet Witch) in a post-credits scene from Captain America: The Winter Soldier (2014). This role solidified her status as a major player in the franchise, leading to her official introduction in Avengers: Age of Ultron (2015). Since then, Elizabeth has reprised her role in multiple Marvel films, including Captain America: Civil War, Avengers: Infinity War, Avengers: Endgame, and the upcoming Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness.

Besides her film work, Elizabeth has also starred in her own TV series titled Sorry for Your Loss, which aired between 2018 and 2019. Most recently, she captivated audiences with her performance in the Disney+ series WandaVision, a series that reimagines her character in a sitcom setting, appealing to fans of all ages.

Outside her professional life, Elizabeth has been happily linked with musician Robbie Arnett since March 2017. They reportedly got engaged in July 2019 and continue to share their lives together. Explore more about Elizabeth Olsen and her journey through the years in the gallery above!

As we celebrate Elizabeth Olsen's remarkable journey from being the little sister of the Olsen twins to a celebrated actress in her own right, it's clear that her talent and determination have propelled her to the forefront of Hollywood. With her continued success in the Marvel Cinematic Universe and beyond, Elizabeth is undoubtedly a star to watch.