Elizabeth Olsen, the younger sister of Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen, had her own unique journey in Hollywood. While she could have easily leveraged the fame of her older sisters, Olsen had different aspirations.
At the tender age of 10, she hit the “pause” button on acting, feeling like she was stuck in her sisters’ blockbuster shadow. But, spoiler alert, she came back, guns blazing, to show Hollywood she’s got her own script to write.
Elizabeth Olsen Talks About Growing Up As An ‘Olsen’
When you hear the name ‘Olsen,’ you may instantly think of the child prodigy twins from Full House. However, Elizabeth Olsen’s childhood in the peaceful suburb of Sherman Oaks was much more than having famous siblings.
While Ashley Olsen and Mary-Kate Olsen were gaining fame at a young age, Elizabeth Olsen spent her early years observing, understanding, and absorbing the nuances of an industry that can be both captivating and dangerous.
Olsen’s journey has been fascinating, especially regarding her relationship with her twin sisters’ fame. Many people might assume that being related to famous sisters would be a blessing, with opportunities coming easily.
However, as Elizabeth Olsen shares, many challenges came with it. She had to deal with curious NYU students knocking on her door and whispers about her lineage. Olsen expresses to The Guardian how the shadow of her sister’s fame followed her everywhere.
The Olsen Parents Kept Them Grounded
Both parents, who were uninvolved in entertainment, prioritized stability and balance. Elizabeth Olsen fondly remembers her mother, a ballet dancer, and her father, a real estate mogul. The actress emphasizes their role in keeping the siblings grounded.
Olsen briefly retired from acting at age 10 and recounts to The Guardian how her parents made her “write down a pros and cons list.”
As years went by, Olsen immersed herself in acting studies in New York. Fast forward to the present, Olsen fans would agree that the MCU actress is the more popular Olsen with an even brighter future in Hollywood.