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Scarlet Witch - Elizabeth Olsen Is A New York University Almunus Before She Joined Avengers

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Elizabeth Olsen is a name most people are not familiar with until she joined the 'Avengers' as the Scarlet Witch. She made her appearance in the 'Avengers: Age of Ultron' and 'Captain America: Civil War.' Mostly, it is her famous siblings the Olsen Twins, that gets recognized.

But Elizabeth Olsen's name is already gaining traction. While the world is fancying the youngest sister of the Olsen family, it is interesting to find out what she practiced before she entered the acting scene. When she was in school she recalls people would just knock on her dorm room just to stare at her, cites Seventeen.

This actress was born in Sherman Oaks, California. As a young girl, she already started performing. Taking ballet and singing lessons as a child. She also began acting at a very young age. She even appeared in many of her sisters' movies. By the fourth grade, she went on auditions outside her sisters' projects. But she did all that while in school.

While auditioning and acting, she is attending Campbell Hall School in North Hollywood, California. She attended Campbell from kindergarten to twelfth grade. After graduation, she enrolled in the Tisch School of the Arts at New York University. She graduated in 2013. She recalls people were weird around her being an Olsen.

In addition to her NYU education, she also took a semester of higher education in Moscow, Russia. She enrolled in the Moscow Art Theatre School via the MATS program at the Eugene O'Neill Theater Center.

After graduation, she became successful in her acting career. She was nominated and awarded in several platforms. Elizabeth is also known for her role in the reboot movie 'Godzilla.' But many know and loved her more when she joined the Marvel Cinematic league as the Scarlet Witch. Her first appearance was in 'Captain America: The Winter Solider' during the credits scene.

What is interesting to note is that she continued her education while she pursued her acting career. Do you think Elizabeth Olsen should get a masters degree? Shout out in the comments section!

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