The talented actress is known for her role as Scarlet Witch in the Marvel Cinematic Universe and the hit series "WandaVision."
Elizabeth Olsen, a well-known actress recognized for her work in several critically acclaimed films, has made an open admission regarding her interactions with particular actors. Olsen, who came from a family with strong ties to the entertainment industry, has always had a particular viewpoint on fame and acting.
Despite her sisters, Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen, achieving fame through their iconic roles in “Full House,” Elizabeth initially hesitated to follow in their footsteps. She wanted to be an actress and was adamant about waiting until 18 to begin her profession. When considering starting her own ventures, Olsen would consult her sisters for assistance since she viewed them as role models in the business world.
The actress openly discussed her early skepticism about acting and thought about quitting at age 10 in an interview with The Guardian. She decided to approach acting as a pastime until she felt more self-assured and had successfully fought for her spot in the profession out of a sense of nepotism.
She shared, “My parents made me write down a pros and cons list. And the cons just piled up. So I figured I’d keep acting as a hobby until I was older. Because I felt that pressure, and that people would say, ‘Oh, that’s nepotism.’ I decided that as long as I felt confident and worked hard for it, instead of having it handed to me, no one could take that away from me.”
Olsen has enjoyed a variety of acting-related things, but there is one behavior that some actors have that she finds difficult. In a 2013 interview with Dazed & Confused, she voiced her displeasure with them, saying that they put personal processes and “getting in the zone” ahead of productive teamwork.
“Sometimes, I can’t stand the bulls*** of actors,” the MCU actress remarked. “You know where they’re more interested in ‘getting in the zone’ than they are about showing up and doing their job and remembering that film is a group activity. When you’re an actor, it’s not about you; it’s about a team.”
Teamwork is a core value for Olsen that drives her to the entertainment industry. She even related a story from her youth about how she and her siblings, T-rent, E-Lizabeth, A-shley, and M-ary Kate, found their initials formed the word “TEAM” and purchased them trinkets as a symbol of the value of teamwork. “All these weird people that probably shouldn’t ever be in a room together, who have to work together and get one thing done…it’s the best,” she added.
While Olsen admittedly fell into a pattern of accepting film roles that came her way without much thought, her perspective shifted after her involvement in the Facebook series “Sorry for Your Loss.” Portraying a grieving widow in the emotionally charged series, Olsen found herself deeply invested in the project, reigniting her passion for acting.
“I just cared so much,” she said at that time. “And it feels really good to care a lot…I certainly have a philosophy about how I want people around me at work to feel from a leadership standpoint.”
With that, Elizabeth’s revelation about her pet peeve when working with certain actors sheds light on her commitment to collaboration and teamwork in the acting profession. With her dedication to the craft and an unwavering focus on creating a harmonious environment, she continues to captivate audiences and push the boundaries of her own talent.