Rise to Success: Career Highlights of Elizabeth Olsen
How Elizabeth Olsen built a successful career. Explore key moments that defined the journey.
Elizabeth Olsen is an American actress best known for playing Wanda Maximoff/Scarlet Witch in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Her portrayal has garnered her significant attention and critical acclaim. Notably, her performance in the miniseries *WandaVision* (2021) earned her Primetime Emmy Award and Golden Globe Award nominations, cementing her status as a prominent figure in the entertainment industry.
August 1994: Signed by BMG Kidz
In August 1994, after her sisters' music success, Elizabeth Olsen was signed by their label BMG Kidz, although she never recorded any music.
2003: American Remake of Oldboy
In 2003, Elizabeth Olsen appeared in the American remake of South Korean film Oldboy.
2008: Understudy Role in Dust
In 2008, Elizabeth Olsen attained an understudy role in the off-Broadway production of the play Dust.
2009: Understudy Role in Impressionism
In 2009, Elizabeth Olsen attained an understudy role in the Broadway production of the play Impressionism, leading to her securing an agent.
2011: Debut Film Role in Martha Marcy May Marlene
In 2011, Elizabeth Olsen had her debut film role in the thriller Martha Marcy May Marlene, receiving praise for her performance.
2011: Reunion with Sean Durkin
In 2011, Olsen reunited with Sean Durkin in Martha Marcy May Marlene.
2012: Starring in Silent House, Red Lights, and Liberal Arts
In 2012, Elizabeth Olsen starred in the horror film Silent House, the thriller Red Lights, and the comedy Liberal Arts.
January 2013: BAFTA Rising Star Award Nomination
In January 2013, Elizabeth Olsen received a nomination for the BAFTA Rising Star Award at the 66th British Academy Film Awards.
February 2014: Release of In Secret
In February 2014, the film In Secret, in which Elizabeth Olsen played the leading role, was released.
2014: First Appearance as Scarlet Witch
In 2014, Elizabeth Olsen first appeared as Wanda Maximoff/Scarlet Witch in a post-credits scene of the film Captain America: The Winter Soldier.
2014: Recognition for Scarlet Witch
In 2014, Elizabeth Olsen gained worldwide recognition for her portrayal of Wanda Maximoff / Scarlet Witch in the Marvel Cinematic Universe.
2014: Starring in Godzilla
In 2014, Elizabeth Olsen starred in the monster film Godzilla.
2015: Starring in I Saw the Light
In 2015, Elizabeth Olsen portrayed Audrey Williams in the biographical film I Saw the Light.
2015: Avengers: Age of Ultron
In 2015, Elizabeth Olsen starred in the superhero film Avengers: Age of Ultron, officially joining the Marvel Cinematic Universe as Wanda Maximoff / Scarlet Witch.
2016: Reprising Role in Captain America: Civil War
In 2016, Elizabeth Olsen reprised her role as Wanda Maximoff / Scarlet Witch in Captain America: Civil War.
2017: Starring in Wind River and Ingrid Goes West
In 2017, Elizabeth Olsen starred in the mystery film Wind River and the comedy-drama film Ingrid Goes West, both released in August and met with critical praise.
September 2018: Premiere of Sorry for Your Loss
In September 2018, the Facebook Watch web television series Sorry for Your Loss, starring and executive produced by Elizabeth Olsen, premiered. She played the role of Leigh Shaw.
2018: Reprising Role in Avengers: Infinity War
In 2018, Elizabeth Olsen reprised her role as Wanda Maximoff / Scarlet Witch in Avengers: Infinity War.
2018: Starring in Sorry for Your Loss
In 2018, Elizabeth Olsen starred as a widow in the drama series Sorry for Your Loss.
2019: Continued Starring in Sorry for Your Loss
In 2019, Elizabeth Olsen continued to star as a widow in the drama series Sorry for Your Loss.
2019: Reprising Role in Avengers: Endgame
In 2019, Elizabeth Olsen reprised her role as Wanda Maximoff / Scarlet Witch in Avengers: Endgame, which became the second highest-grossing film of all time. This role catapulted her to fame.
January 2020: Cancellation of Sorry for Your Loss
In January 2020, the Facebook Watch web television series Sorry for Your Loss, starring Elizabeth Olsen, was cancelled after two seasons.
January 2021: Premiere of WandaVision
In January 2021, Elizabeth Olsen played Wanda Maximoff again in the superhero miniseries WandaVision, which premiered on Disney+ and garnered critical acclaim.
2021: Emmy and Golden Globe Nominations for WandaVision
In 2021, Elizabeth Olsen received nominations for both a Primetime Emmy Award and a Golden Globe Award for her performance in the miniseries WandaVision.
May 2022: Release of Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness
In May 2022, Elizabeth Olsen reprised her role as Wanda Maximoff / Scarlet Witch in the film Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness, which was released to mixed reviews but praised her performance.
June 2022: Release of Hattie Harmony: Worry Detective
In June 2022, Elizabeth Olsen and Robbie Arnett released their children's book Hattie Harmony: Worry Detective.
June 2023: Release of Hattie Harmony: Opening Night
In June 2023, Elizabeth Olsen and Robbie Arnett released their children's book Hattie Harmony: Opening Night.
2024: Starring in His Three Daughters
In 2024, Elizabeth Olsen starred in the drama His Three Daughters.
January 2025: Filming of Panic Carefully
In January 2025, Elizabeth Olsen began filming Sam Esmail's thriller Panic Carefully.
October 3, 2025: Premiere of Marvel Zombies
On October 3, 2025, Elizabeth Olsen is scheduled to voice a variant of Wanda Maximoff in Marvel's animated series Marvel Zombies.
November 2025: Release of Eternity
In November 2025, Elizabeth Olsen is slated to appear in David Freyne's romantic comedy Eternity.
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