Olsen comes from a family with a background in the entertainment industry; her older sisters are Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen, former child stars. Elizabeth Olsen began her acting career in 2011 with roles in independent films like “Martha Marcy May Marlene,” for which she received critical acclaim for her performance.
However, her breakthrough came when she was cast as Wanda Maximoff in the MCU, making her first appearance in the mid-credits scene of the film “Captain America: The Winter Soldier”. She went on to play the character in several MCU films, including “Avengers: Age of Ultron”, “Captain America: Civil War”, “Avengers: Infinity War”, “Avengers: Endgame”, and the Disney+ series “WandaVision”.
“WandaVision” was a particularly notable project for Elizabeth Olsen, as it allowed her to delve deeper into her character’s emotions and complexities, showcasing her acting range in both comedic and dramatic contexts. Her performance in the series received widespread praise from audiences and critics alike.