Elizabeth Olsen Celebrates 37th Birthday

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Elizabeth Olsen, the younger sister of former child stars Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen, turns 37 years old on Monday. Olsen is best known for her breakout role in the 2011 drama "Martha Marcy May Marlene" and for playing the Marvel character Wanda Maximoff/Scarlet Witch in several films and the Disney+ series "WandaVision." She has also appeared in other films and TV shows, and is set to star in the upcoming Hulu series "Seven Sisters."

Why it matters

Elizabeth Olsen has established herself as a talented and versatile actress, transitioning from independent films to major blockbuster franchises like the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Her birthday marks an important milestone in her career and highlights her continued success and popularity in the entertainment industry.

The details

Olsen's acting career began with independent films like "Martha Marcy May Marlene" in 2011, for which she received critical acclaim. She later joined the Marvel Cinematic Universe, playing the role of Wanda Maximoff/Scarlet Witch starting in 2015's "Avengers: Age of Ultron." Olsen has since reprised the role in several Marvel films and starred in the Disney+ series "WandaVision," earning Emmy and Golden Globe nominations for her performance. Beyond Marvel, Olsen has appeared in films like "Wind River" and "Godzilla," as well as the HBO limited series "Love & Death." Most recently, she starred in the 2025 film "Eternity." Olsen is set to continue her acting career with an upcoming role in the Hulu series "Seven Sisters."

• Elizabeth Olsen was born on February 16, 1989.
• Olsen turns 37 years old on Monday, February 16, 2026.

What’s next

Olsen is set to star alongside Cristin Milioti in the Hulu series "Seven Sisters," which was announced in December.