“Something that you could not control”: As Sisters Thrived With Success Elizabeth Olsen Suffered From Anxiety Alone Before Becoming a Marvel Star
Actress Elizabeth Olsen who has been playing the role of Wanda Maximoff or Scarlet Witch has overcome adversities before becoming a rising star. In her early years when the Wind River star was struggling, her sisters were leading a successful life.
It wasn’t easy for the actress to deal with anxiety and attacks when her sisters had already gained recognition. Elizabeth Olsen spoke about her experience and the difficulties she had faced before earning a rising stardom and an iconic character of Scarlet Witch.
Elizabeth Olsen Suffered Panic Attacks Before Entering The Marvel World
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Undeniably Elizabeth Olsen has owned the character of Scarlet Witch with her incredible acting skills. But before this success, Olsen had to jump through hoops as her health condition was poor. The Avengers: Age of Ultron star had crippling panic attacks when she was young. Those panic attacks had a deep impact on her daily life as Olsen saw her sisters living their desired life as child stars and she was learning to control her panic and anxiety with some brain techniques from friends instead of medication. Elizabeth Olsen told Glamour:
“I had major panic attacks for a long time. It was totally debilitating. I was living in New York on my own and I was 22.”“I didn’t realize it [anxiety] was something that you could not control. And the issue is the control part”.
The Godzilla star initially didn’t realize that she could ever control those severe attacks but Olsen made it possible without the help of medication. The actress while dealing with her health problems decided to distance herself from social media platforms as it wouldn’t help her, instead, gave Olsen uncomfortable experiences and had an odd effect on her thought process. Elizabeth Olsen then learned to control panic attacks by consciously diverting her attention away from what caused them. The actress then stepped into the world of Marvel superheroes which has earned Olsen a fanbase worldwide.
Wanda Maximoff’s Rapid Transformation Was Criticised
Elizabeth Olsen was a major part of Doctor Strange in Multiverse of Madness which transitioned into a villain real quick. Fans expected the movie to expose Scarlet Witch’s complexities and powers but it turned out to be a different version of the character. Scarlet Witch went from being a hero to a more antagonist character in Benedict Cumberbatch‘s movie and a large contingent of fans were furious about the character. Some critics even claimed that many of the characters lacked depth, especially Wanda Maximoff.
Despite getting mixed reviews Doctor Strange in Multiverse of Madness was a box office hit as Elizabeth Olsen’s acting skills in the movie were worth watching. The Red Lights star’s work in WandaVision was well received by critics and fans as it focused primarily on Wanda Maximoff and Vision. Olsen’s series also showcased the evolution of its characters where fans got to see different facets and personalities of the characters.
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Source: Glamour
