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 who began her career at a young age, acting alongside her famous twin sisters, Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen. She gained critical acclaim for her debut film role in the 2011 thriller, Martha Marcy May Marlene. Olsen's performance in the film garnered significant attention, leading to a BAFTA Rising Star Award nomination. She also pursued higher education, graduating from New York University. She's recognized as a prominent figure in the entertainment industry.
1994: Appearance in 'How the West Was Fun'
In 1994, at the age of four, Elizabeth Olsen appeared in the television film 'How the West Was Fun' alongside her sisters Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen.
2008: Understudy Role in 'Dust'
In 2008, Elizabeth Olsen attained an understudy role in the off-Broadway production of the play 'Dust'.
2009: Broadway Debut as Understudy in 'Impressionism'
In 2009, Elizabeth Olsen was an understudy in the Broadway production of the play 'Impressionism', leading to her securing an agent.
2011: Film Debut in 'Martha Marcy May Marlene'
In 2011, Elizabeth Olsen made her film debut in the thriller 'Martha Marcy May Marlene'. The film and her performance received critical acclaim at the Sundance Film Festival.
2012: Starred in Several Films
In 2012, Elizabeth Olsen starred in the horror film 'Silent House', the thriller 'Red Lights', and the comedy 'Liberal Arts'.
February 2014: Release of 'In Secret'
In February 2014, Elizabeth Olsen starred in 'In Secret', a film adaptation of Émile Zola's novel 'Thérèse Raquin'.
2014: Post-credits scene appearance in Captain America: The Winter Soldier
In 2014, Elizabeth Olsen first appeared as Wanda Maximoff / Scarlet Witch in a post-credits scene of the film 'Captain America: The Winter Soldier', alongside Aaron Taylor-Johnson.
2015: Starred in 'I Saw the Light'
In 2015, Elizabeth Olsen starred as Audrey Williams, the wife of singer Hank Williams, in the biographical film 'I Saw the Light'.
2015: Starred in 'Avengers: Age of Ultron'
In 2015, Elizabeth Olsen starred as Wanda Maximoff / Scarlet Witch in the superhero film 'Avengers: Age of Ultron', marking her official debut in the Marvel Cinematic Universe.
2016: Reprised Role in 'Captain America: Civil War'
In 2016, Elizabeth Olsen reprised her role as Wanda Maximoff / Scarlet Witch in 'Captain America: Civil War'.
2017: Starred in 'Wind River' and 'Ingrid Goes West'
In 2017, Elizabeth Olsen starred in the mystery film 'Wind River' and the comedy-drama 'Ingrid Goes West', both released in August to critical praise.
September 2018: Premiere of 'Sorry for Your Loss'
In September 2018, Elizabeth Olsen executive produced and starred in the Facebook Watch web television series 'Sorry for Your Loss', premiering as a young widow named Leigh Shaw.
2018: Reprised Role in 'Avengers: Infinity War'
In 2018, Elizabeth Olsen reprised her role as Wanda Maximoff / Scarlet Witch in 'Avengers: Infinity War'.
2019: Reprised 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, contributing significantly to her rise to fame.
January 2020: Cancellation of 'Sorry for Your Loss'
In January 2020, 'Sorry for Your Loss', starring Elizabeth Olsen, was canceled after two seasons.
January 2021: Premiere of 'WandaVision'
In January 2021, Elizabeth Olsen starred as Wanda Maximoff in the miniseries 'WandaVision' on Disney+, receiving critical acclaim and earning her nominations for a Primetime Emmy Award and a Golden Globe Award.
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', receiving praise for her performance.
June 2022: Release of 'Hattie Harmony: Worry Detective'
In June 2022, Elizabeth Olsen and Robbie Arnett co-wrote and released their first children's book, 'Hattie Harmony: Worry Detective'.
June 2023: Release of 'Hattie Harmony: Opening Night'
In June 2023, Elizabeth Olsen and Robbie Arnett co-wrote and released their second children's book, 'Hattie Harmony: Opening Night'.
January 2025: Filming of 'Panic Carefully' began
In January 2025, filming began for Sam Esmail's thriller 'Panic Carefully', in which Elizabeth Olsen will star.
2025: FX Orders Pilot for Seven Sisters
In 2025, FX ordered a pilot for Seven Sisters, a drama series that would reunite Olsen with Sean Durkin, director of Martha Marcy May Marlene.
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