Elizabeth Olsen was born in Sherman Oaks, California, on February 16, 1989, and is the younger sister of actresses Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen. She started her career as an actress in her sisters’ films as a youngster and began developing her own film career in her 20s, acting in films. Olsen had a professional breakthrough the following year with her highly lauded performance in “Martha Marcy May Marlene.” She has since acted in a number of further dramas, including “Kill Your Darlings” (2013), as well as in the massive worldwide blockbusters “Godzilla” (2014) and “Avengers: Age of Ultron” (2015).
Fast Facts
Full Name:
Elizabeth Chase Olsen
Nickname:
Lizzie
Birth date:
February 16, 1989
Age:
35 years, 2 months
Zodiac Sign:
Aquarius
Height:
5' 6"
Relationship Status:
Married
Net Worth:
$11.0 million
Background
Elizabeth Chase Olsen was born on February 16, 1989, to a well-established Christian household in Sherman Oaks, California. She attended Campbell Hall School in North Hollywood, California, for her elementary education. Elizabeth Olsen’s father is David Olsen, a real estate agent and mortgage banker by trade, and her mother is Jarnette Olsen, a personal manager, and stay-at-home mother. Her parents divorced in 1996.Olsen began her career as a child actress, appearing in six of Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen’s films. She made her acting debut when she was four years old, but after a few years, she chose to give up acting owing to her sister’s weight condition in 2004. Prior to this incident, she appeared in several short videos, including “Our First Video”, the “Olsen Twins Mother’s Day Special,” and “Mary-Kate & Ashley’s Adventures.” In 1994, she also appeared in a television film titled “How the West Was Fun,” in which she had a cameo part. After a lengthy absence from the industry, she returned in 2011 with a role in the film “Martha Marcy May Marlene.Olsen was nominated for the B.A.F.T.A. Rising Star Award in January 2013. She co-starred in the 2013 American remake of the South Korean film “Oldboy,” in which she played Marie, a young social worker who develops feelings for the protagonist, Josh Brolin. In “Kill Your Darlings,” she portrayed Edie Parker, Jack Kerouac’s first wife. Olsen featured with Bryan Cranston and Aaron Taylor-Johnson in Legendary’s “Godzilla” remake in 2014. Olsen debuted in the Marvel Cinematic Universe as the Scarlet Witch in 2015’s “Avengers: Age of Ultron.” She made her debut appearance as the character in a mid-credits sequence in “Captain America: The Winter Soldier,” opposite “Godzilla” co-star Taylor-Johnson, who played her brother Quicksilver. In the 2015 film “Avengers: Age of Ultron” and the 2016 film “Captain America: Civil War,” she resumed her role as the Scarlet Witch. Olsen began dating Boyd Holbrook, a fellow actor, in September 2012 after meeting him on the set of “Very Good Girls.” They engaged in March 2014 but called off the engagement in January 2015.
Career timeline
Olsen begins her professional acting career at the age of four, performing in six of her sisters' shows; additionally, she tried out for the film "Spy Kids.
Olsen makes her feature film debut in "Martha Marcy May Marlene," earning critical praise and multiple critics' awards for her portrayal.
Olsen stars in "Godzilla" alongside Bryan Cranston and Aaron Taylor-Johnson.
Olsen receives the Hollywood Rising Star Award at the Deauville American Film Festival for her performance in the film "I Saw the Light.
Elizabeth Olsen FAQs
Did Elizabeth Olsen delete her Instagram?
It is not clear why Olsen abruptly deleted her Instagram account.
Why does she not include her sisters?
Olsen said that she wanted to establish herself on her own, not with the help of her famous sisters.
Will Olsen appear in the M.C.U. again?
There have been rumors that her character survived in “Doctor Strange and The Scarlet Witch” but this has not been confirmed.
5 Surprising Facts
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She wanted to change her last name
Olsen went under the name Elizabeth Chase during her high school years to conceal the fact that her sisters were the Olsen twins.
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She studied drama in Russia
Yes, she traveled to Russia to enhance her acting abilities and afterward returned to the U.S.
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She is an atheist
Olsen has considered herself an atheist since she was 13.
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She adores auditions
Olsen discovered an odd ease in auditions after she reintroduced herself to acting.
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She has more siblings
While the twins are definitely the most recognized of Olsen's siblings, she also has three more who you may not be familiar with.
Why We Love Elizabeth Olsen
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Her fame doesn't make her feel special
It is admirable that Olsen is perplexed as to why people see working in front of the camera as unusual. She views acting as just another way to earn a living while entertaining others.
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She is not a social media user
Olsen is unlike other Hollywood celebrities who rely on social media to increase their celebrity. The actress does not even have an Instagram account. She has a verified Facebook profile but does not update it much.
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She doesn't believe in nepotism
Olsen has confessed that it wasn't always easy when she was younger to cope with other people's perspectives. Olsen said that she never used the famous sisters' card to get assignments.
Elizabeth Olsen’s birthday dates
| Year | Date | Day |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | February 16 | Thursday |
| 2024 | February 16 | Friday |
| 2025 | February 16 | Sunday |
| 2026 | February 16 | Monday |
| 2027 | February 16 | Tuesday |
