Elizabeth Olsen is an American actress, born on February 16, 1989, in Sherman Oaks, California. She is the younger sister of the famous Olsen twins, Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen, but has carved out a successful acting career of her own, gaining critical acclaim for her work in both independent films and blockbuster franchises. Olsen's breakout role came in 2011 with the critically acclaimed indie film Martha Marcy May Marlene, where she played a young woman escaping from a cult. Her performance was widely praised, earning her numerous award nominations and establishing her as a serious actress in Hollywood. Elizabeth Olsen is best known for her role as Wanda Maximoff (also known as the Scarlet Witch) in the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU). She first appeared as Wanda in Avengers: Age of Ultron (2015) and reprised the role in several other Marvel films, including Captain America: Civil War (2016), Avengers: Infinity War (2018), and Avengers: Endgame (2019). In 2021, she starred in the Disney+ series WandaVision, which delves into the life of her character following the events of Avengers: Endgame. Her performance in the series was highly acclaimed, showcasing her ability to balance complex emotions with superhero action. The show earned her numerous award nominations and solidified her status as one of Hollywood's leading actresses. Outside of the MCU, Elizabeth Olsen has taken on diverse roles in films such as Wind River (2017), Ingrid Goes West (2017), and Sorry for Your Loss (2018–2019), a TV series where she also served as an executive producer.