Olsen’s breakthrough role came in 2011 when she portrayed Martha in the critically acclaimed film “Martha Marcy May Marlene.” Her performance in the film garnered widespread praise and marked her as a rising star in the industry. She continued to build her career with roles in various independent and mainstream films.
However, Elizabeth Olsen is probably best known for her portrayal of Wanda Maximoff / Scarlet Witch in the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU). She first appeared in a post-credits scene in the film “Captain America: The Winter Soldier” (2014) and then went on to play a significant role in several subsequent MCU films, including “Avengers: Age of Ultron” (2015), “Captain America: Civil War” (2016), “Avengers: Infinity War” (2018), “Avengers: Endgame” (2019), and the Disney+ series “WandaVision” (2021). Her portrayal of Scarlet Witch received positive reviews for its emotional depth and complexity.
Elizabeth Olsen has also been involved in various other film projects, such as “Godzilla” (2014), “Ingrid Goes West” (2017), and “Wind River” (2017). Her performances have demonstrated her versatility as an actress, allowing her to tackle a wide range of roles across different genres.