Elizabeth Olsen is an American actress known for her roles in a variety of film and television projects. She was born on February 16, 1989, in Sherman Oaks, California.
Olsen first gained recognition for her breakout role in the independent drama “Martha Marcy May Marlene” (2011). She has since appeared in a variety of films, including the monster movie “Godzilla” (2014), the biopic “I Saw the Light” (2015), and the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) films “Avengers: Age of Ultron” (2015), “Captain America: Civil War” (2016), “Avengers: Infinity War” (2018), and “Avengers: Endgame” (2019), in which she played the character of Wanda Maximoff/Scarlet Witch.
In addition to her film work, Olsen has also appeared in several television series, including “Sorry for Your Loss” (2018-2019) and “WandaVision” (2021), which is set in the MCU and explores the character of Wanda Maximoff in depth.
Olsen has received critical acclaim for her performances in both film and television, and has been nominated for several awards, including a Primetime Emmy for “WandaVision”. She is also involved in various philanthropic efforts and has been an advocate for various causes, including women’s rights and mental health awareness.
