Elizabeth Olsen, born in Sherman Oaks, California, started acting at age four, joining her sisters Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen in various projects.
Her breakout came with the 2011 thriller "Martha Marcy May Marlene," earning her critical acclaim and a Critics' Choice Movie Award nomination.
Olsen attended New York University's Tisch School of the Arts, honing her skills at the Atlantic Theater Company and Moscow Art Theatre School in Russia.
She gained global recognition as Wanda Maximoff / Scarlet Witch in Marvel Cinematic Universe films like "Avengers: Age of Ultron," "Infinity War," and "Endgame."
Olsen's performance in the Disney+ series earned her Emmy and Golden Globe nominations, solidifying her place in the superhero genre.
Olsen's versatility extends to roles in films like "Godzilla," "Wind River," and "Ingrid Goes West," showcasing her range as an actress.
She ventured into producing with the drama series "Sorry for Your Loss," where she also starred, earning praise and a Critics' Choice Television Award nomination.
Olsen portrayed Candy Montgomery in the miniseries "Love & Death," earning her another Golden Globe nomination, showcasing her continued success outside of Marvel.
Born into a family of entertainers, with her parents divorcing when she was young, Olsen faced media scrutiny but persisted in her acting career.