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Elizabeth Olsen Reflects On How She Still Has To ‘Prove’ Herself Because Of Marvel

Did the MCU hurt Elizabeth Olsen’s career? The star looks back on her time at Marvel Studios, and how it still impacts how people in the industry perceive her.

However, unlike most Marvel Studios stars who parlay their newfound films into action movies and blockbusters, Olsen has kept a rather low-key standing in the industry, focusing on leading roles in dramas and limited series projects. “I think I haven’t always successfully made choices in my work that are aligned with my personal taste and that is something I feel like I’m still trying to prove when I meet people,” Olsen explained in a recent chat with NPR. “Because I have spent so many years doing Marvel that I feel like all the other jobs I have to do have to really reflect my personal taste because as much as I love being a part of this world – and I’m proud of what I’ve been able to do with the character – it’s not really the art that I consume.

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