Elizabeth Olsen is an American actress who gained prominence for her work in film and television. She was born on February 16, 1989, in Sherman Oaks, Los Angeles, California. She comes from a family of actors; her older sisters are Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen, known for their roles in “Full House” and their fashion endeavors.
Elizabeth Olsen’s breakthrough role came in 2011 when she portrayed the character Martha in the independent drama film “Martha Marcy May Marlene.” Her performance in the film garnered critical acclaim and marked her emergence as a talented actress in her own right.
However, she is perhaps best known for her role as Wanda Maximoff, also known as Scarlet Witch, in the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU). She made her first appearance as Scarlet Witch in the mid-credits scene of the film “Captain America: The Winter Soldier” (2014) and has since reprised the role in multiple MCU films, including “Avengers: Age of Ultron” (2015), “Avengers: Infinity War” (2018), and “Avengers: Endgame” (2019). She also starred in the Disney+ series “WandaVision” (2021), which received widespread acclaim for its unique blend of classic sitcom styles and Marvel superhero storytelling.