Elizabeth Olsen: Bio And Career Highlights

February 16, 1989

Sherman Oaks, California, US

37 Years Old

Aquarius

Elizabeth Chase Olsen is an American actress known for grounded, emotionally rich performances. She often embodies complex characters with compelling depth.


Her breakout role in the 2011 film Martha Marcy May Marlene earned widespread critical acclaim and multiple nominations, establishing her as a serious dramatic talent.

Born in Sherman Oaks, California, Elizabeth Chase Olsen is the younger sister of renowned twin actresses Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen. Her father, David, worked in real estate, and her mother, Jarnette, was a former dancer.


She attended Campbell Hall School and later New York University’s Tisch School of the Arts, where she studied drama. Olsen also spent a semester at the Moscow Art Theatre School in Russia, deepening her craft.

Currently, Elizabeth Olsen is married to musician Robbie Arnett. The couple reportedly met in February 2017 while on vacation in Mexico, and their engagement was announced in July 2019.


Olsen confirmed their elopement occurred before the COVID-19 pandemic, with a private wedding celebration held later. She has no children.

Elizabeth Olsen achieved global recognition for her role as Wanda Maximoff / Scarlet Witch in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, appearing in films like Avengers: Age of Ultron and Captain America: Civil War. Her starring role in the Disney+ miniseries WandaVision garnered immense critical praise and an Emmy Award nomination.


Beyond superhero franchises, Olsen first made her mark in independent cinema with her acclaimed performance in the 2011 thriller Martha Marcy May Marlene, earning numerous awards and nominations. She continued to impress in films such as Wind River and the HBO miniseries Love & Death.

“I like being able to play make believe as my job. I think I played make-believe growing up a little too long—probably to an inappropriate age.”