How Close Is Elizabeth Olsen To Her Sisters Mary-Kate And Ashley?

September 2024 · 6 minute read

There have been several famous sisters in Hollywood, such as Janet & LaToya Jackson, Gigi & Bella Hadid, and the Kardashian/Jenner clan. However, none compare to the Olsen sisters: Mary-Kate, Ashley, and Elizabeth. Indeed, all three sisters have made a name for themselves.

Mary-Kate and Ashley became household names in the late 80s after starring in the hit series Full House. They parlayed that fame into a massive empire and are still in the public eye despite no longer acting.

Elizabeth Olsen is the younger sister of the famous twins. Elizabeth has carved out her place in the industry. She is best known for portraying The Scarlett Witch in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Of course, she had to get out of the shadow of her famous sisters first.

It's common for siblings to fight and make up. There are also times when a fight can turn into a feud. Recently, rumors suggest a possible rift between Elizabeth and her older sisters Mary-Kate and Ashley. At other times, the sisters seem closer than ever. Of course, recent developments suggest otherwise. It's time to take a closer look at the legendary Olsen sisters.

14 Rumors Of A Feud

Fans and the media are fascinated with Mary-Kate, Ashley, and Elizabeth Olsen. However, the Olsen family enjoys living a private life. Recently, rumors surfaced that Elizabeth is feuding with her older sisters Mary-Kate and Ashley. The problems have caused a rift in the family. Elizabeth is frustrated with the way her older world-famous sisters treat her.

13 The Olsen Twins Were Huge TV Stars, But Elizabeth Lived A Fairly Normal Life

In the 1980s, Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen became massively famous for portraying Michelle Tanner in Full House. Indeed, they first took on the role when they were nine months old. Elizabeth Olsen was born in 1989, which was the peak of the twin's childhood fame. Elizabeth had small roles in films but lived a relatively regular life and enjoyed taking ballet and singing lessons.

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12 Elizabeth Struggled To Find Work While The Olsen Twins Were Mega Stars

Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen parlayed their fame into a successful movie career and fashion career. Their younger sister Elizabeth Olsen was in their shadow and struggled to find work as an actress. She did take on small roles in her sisters' movies and TV shows but couldn't break out on her own.

11 Mary-Kate And Ashley Are Notoriously Private, But Elizabeth Isn’t

Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen are known for being notoriously private. They've been under the intense spotlight before they said their first words. Indeed, the twins gain a great deal of media attention. However, Elizabeth Olsen takes a different approach. She does avoid the paparazzi but is much more open about her private life than her sisters.

10 Elizabeth Was Very Close With The Twins, But They Grew Apart

As noted, rumors suggest that Elizabeth Olsen is feuding with older sisters Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen. Initially, Elizabeth was very close to her older sisters. She often listened to her sisters and followed their lead. However, Elizabeth and the twins have grown apart over the last few months. They're not as close as they once were.

9 Elizabeth Doesn’t Want To Rely On Her Sisters For Fame

In the 90s, Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen started their own production company and starred in a series of movies such as Double, Double, How The West Was Fun, and Toil and Trouble. Elizabeth Olsen started her career taking on minor roles in those films. However, Elizabeth wants to be successful without having to rely on her famous sisters.

8 Elizabeth Doesn’t Mention Her Family On Instagram

Elizabeth Olsen is much more open about her private life than the rest of her family. Elizabeth is attempting to reach the top of Hollywood without her sister's help. Therefore, she puts a bit of distance between herself and the twins. Elizabeth never mentions her sisters or the family on her Instagram page. However, she is much more open about other parts of her life.

7 Elizabeth’s Breakthrough

Elizabeth Olsen struggled for years to make her mark in Hollywood. Of course, Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen made their mark in Hollywood before they could even walk. In 2011, Elizabeth had her big breakthrough with her starring role in Martha Marcy May Marlene. In 2015, she gained worldwide fame with her role as Wanda Maximoff/The Scarlett Witch in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. 

Related: 20 Pics Of Elizabeth Olsen's Evolution

6 Elizabeth Doesn’t Turn To Her Sisters For Advice Anymore

Initially, Elizabeth Olsen was very close to Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen. Indeed, she often turned to them for advice and career guidance. However, Elizabeth doesn't turn to them anymore for help. She's attempting to make her own choices and take her career on a different path. Elizabeth wants to prove that she's a success based on her work.

5 Elizabeth Almost Quit Acting Because Of The Media Frenzy Surrounding Mary-Kate's Eating Disorder

In 2004, Mary-Kate Olsen ended up in a media storm. Mary-Kate struggled with an eating disorder, which made major headlines around the world. Indeed, Mary-Kate's struggles gained a great deal of media attention. Elizabeth Olsen almost quit acting after seeing what her sister went through. Elizabeth completed her schooling before returning to acting.

4 Mary Kate And Ashley Still Treat Elizabeth Like A Little Kid

As noted, there's speculation of a feud between Elizabeth Olsen and Mary-Kate and Ashley. Many factors are contributing to the rift. Rumors suggest one of the issues is Mary-Kate and Ashley still treat Elizabeth like a little kid. Elizabeth is frustrated with the way her sisters treat her and is attempting to prove to them that she's not a little kid anymore.

Related: 20 Rare Pics Of The Olsen Twins Childhood

3 Elizabeth Olsen's Favorite Sister Is Ashley

Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen always look out for their younger sister Elizabeth. However, Elizabeth sometimes favors one sister over the other. In 2014, Elizabeth joked that her favorite sister in Ashley because Mary-Kate forgot her birthday that year. According to rumors, Elizabeth isn't close to either sister at the moment.

2 None Have Denied The Rumors Of A Feud

As noted, rumors are swirling that the Olsen sisters are having problems, and a rift is growing between them. However, none of the sisters have come forward to deny the rumor. Indeed, their silence is adding fuel to the story, and it's gaining more momentum. Speculation of the feud continues as Mary-Kate, Ashley, and Elizabeth remain silent.

1 Elizabeth Olsen Had To Distance Herself From Her Sisters 

Elizabeth Olsen is attempting to put some distance between herself and her sisters. Elizabeth struggled for years to achieve fame because she's in Mary-Kate and Ashley's shadows. Elizabeth is starting to make a name for herself but wants more from her career. She feels she needs to have some space from her sisters to have her own identity.

Next: 10 Lesser Known Facts About The Olsen Twins Childhood (And 5 About Elizabeth Olsen)

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