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 Sc...